College of Languages and Translation
🏅 King Khalid University’s MA in Translation Receives Full National Accreditation🏅
Abha, Saudi Arabia – November 2025:
King Khalid University (KKU) proudly announces that its Master of Translation program has been granted Full Program Accreditation by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC), represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA).
This achievement reflects the program’s excellence in curriculum design, academic outcomes, research quality, and alignment with national and international standards in Translation Studies. The accreditation, valid from November 2025 to November 2028, reaffirms KKU’s commitment to providing world-class education and training in translation and linguistics.
Dr. Ahmad Ismail Asiri, Dean of the College of Languages and Translation, commended the collective effort behind this milestone, emphasizing that “this recognition is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, the quality of our students, and the university’s continuous pursuit of academic distinction.”
The accreditation strengthens KKU’s standing as a leading institution in translation education and contributes to the national goals of Vision 2030, particularly in enhancing linguistic and cultural competencies and promoting Saudi Arabia’s global academic competitiveness.