Phrase Academic Program

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Giving professors and students access to the language technology trusted by global brands.

Bringing industry leading technology to academic learning

The Phrase Academic Program gives universities access to the same enterprise-grade language technology trusted by global brands to create, manage, and deliver multilingual content at scale. Educators can integrate leading industry tools into their curriculum, while students gain practical experience and develop valuable cross-functional language technology skills.

Why academic leaders choose Phrase

Academic leaders choose Phrase to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practice. By bringing the latest language tech innovation and language workflows used by global brands into their teaching, universities deliver industry-relevant learning that prepares students for the modern workplace. Graduates gain cross-functional skills and hands-on experience with the tools global employers value most.

For professors

Equip your students with the tools and experience shaping the future of language professionals.

Teach with industry-leading technology
Simulate professional translation projects
Prepare students for modern language careers
Access professional language technology
Explore AI, automation, MT, and more, all in one browser-based platform

For students

Develop the skills and confidence to launch your career in the language industry.

Train with technology used by global organizations
Gain hands-on translation experience
Build practical, career-ready skills
Use professional language technology
Earn industry-recognized experience

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See how universities and students worldwide are already benefiting from the
Phrase Academic Program

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Universities globally partner with Phrase to integrate language technology into their teaching

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Students have been trained with Phrase, building hands-on skills for global careers

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Professors say Phrase significantly supports innovation in language education

Everything you need to teach, train and learn with Phrase

From translation workflows to AI-driven capabilities the Phrase Platform equips universities to prepare students for global careers. Academic partners get access to the same core capabilities used by leading global companies. This gives professors the ability to teach with cutting-edge technology and students the opportunity to build hands-on skills.

All licenses include unlimited TMS users, plus generous allowances for words, strings, and MT usage, ensuring programs can scale as academic needs grow.

Phrase TMS

Streamline the translation process by automating repetitive tasks and improving overall efficiency. Students can experience the same industry-leading technology used by language professionals, combining intelligent automation, an advanced CAT tool, and AI-driven capabilities to manage multilingual content at scale.

Phrase Strings

Introduce students to software and app localization workflows, preparing them for roles in product, game, and digital content development. Automatically extract translatable content from code repositories and design files, helping students understand how global apps, websites, and games are localized efficiently.

Phrase Language AI

Students can explore how machine translation and AI work together to power multilingual communication. By connecting to more than 30 MT and LLM engines, the platform automatically selects the most effective option for each language pair and content type. It’s an engaging way to understand and experiment with the latest advances in AI-driven translation.

Phrase Portal

Learn how to give non-technical users a simple way to translate documents in a secure controlled environment accessible directly in the browser. With built-in guardrails Phrase Portal leverages machine translation, translation memories, and other language assets from Phrase TMS without requiring users to work directly inside a translation management system.

Phrase Analytics

Students and educators gain hands-on experience with data-driven localization. With no SQL skills, they can create customized reports and visualizations that turn localization data into actionable insights. It’s a practical way to explore how analytics power smarter decision-making and efficiency across global content workflows.

Trusted by universities worldwide

Phrase is intuitive to learn for project managers and linguists, and to have such advanced features available in a cloud-based tool is simply amazing, not to mention cross-platform editors for Mac and Windows.

Max Troyer

Assistant Professor

At European University of Madrid, thanks to Phrase, students learn to set up and execute whole translation projects: From TM creation, through choosing the best MT engine depending on the job, to delivering post-editing work.

Celia Rico

Translation Technology Professor

At Leipzig University, I wanted to make all course participants project managers, as that would allow them to see the full chain of tasks required to produce a translation. With Phrase, we found a solution that allows exactly that.

Edgar Bohm

Translation Technology Lecturer

Ever since Phrase was released, it has ranked among our students’ favorite tools for its straightforwardness, interface clarity and low maintenance requirements for the end user.

Dr. Pavel Král

Teacher of Translation Technology

At Carnegie Mellon University, we find Phrase has all of the necessary features for students to gain foundational CAT skills in a nice, clean interface that is easy to learn—while still being a very powerful tool. I think it is approachable, which makes the learning process more relaxed. I’m also a big fan of the ease with which students can toggle between PM and linguist roles to maximize learning. And it is a huge bonus that the customer service is excellent.

Mary Jayne McCullough

Adjunct Faculty Lecturer in CMU’s Department of Modern Languages

Using Phrase will be key to the future of Knowing Neurons at UCLA Brain Research Institute because of its AI capabilities. It really has started to make a massive difference to be able to use the automation the Phrase Localization Platform offers. This will help us scale our knowledge and content to additional languages in the future.

Alba Peris-Yagüe

Ph.D. Candidate and Outreach Leader at Knowing Neurons.

Phrase and Phrase Language AI support all the WANA (West Asian North African) languages and offer the correct characters and the correct direction of writing without the need to install language packs or dll files. This frees up valuable time for actual teaching and reduces the risk of hitches at University of Stockholm.

Björn Olofsson

Associate Teacher at the Institute for Interpreting and Translation Studies

It has always been an extreme pleasure for me to work with the cutting edge technology you engineered as it allowed me to present the work of real-life translators to those who strive to become such. It has provided me with opportunities to experiment and challenge my students in a way I have not even imagined before. But most of all it gave them the chance to master a tool they would need in their professional career in the safe world of the classroom, away from the frustration of the working environment.

Irina Stoyanova, PhD

Assistant Professor, English Studies Department, Faculty of Humanities

Having access to translation technology tools is of great importance for translation students at Kirikkale University… Fortunately, Phrase, which is a computer-aided translation (CAT) tool, offers a free academic plan to the translation departments of the universities since 2012.

Caner Çetiner

Professor of Translation Technology and Localization

Recognized as a Leader by Forrester

Excellence in Language Technology

Phrase has been named a Leader in the first Forrester Wave™: Translation Management Systems, Q3 2025. Forrester, a leading global research and advisory firm, recognized our strong vision, innovation, and automation, awarding the highest possible scores in 21 of 26 criteria.

This independent recognition reinforces Phrase’s position as an industry leader. Professors and students can be confident they’re working with technology trusted by global organizations and recognized by experts shaping the future of language technology.

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Rated 4.5/5 stars

“Phrase Strings serves as an invaluable tool for instructing students in the intricacies of localization. As a lecturer overseeing two courses, I have seamlessly integrated this platform into my curriculum.”

Assistant Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philology

“Phrase benefits me by saving time in teaching project-based localization, exposing students to industry-standard tools, and simplifying collaboration and review processes.”

Assistant Lecturer, University of Media, Arts and Communication

“As a university teacher, I like the simplicity and integrity of the system; the students can quickly grasp the essentials of translation management, trying both sides of a translation project – the role of a linguist and that of a project manager.”

Assistant Professor, Rivne State University of Humanities

“Students like its convenience, uncluttered intuitive interface, and general ease of use. Thanks to the Phrase academic licensing program we are able to create a simulated LSP environment as close to real life as it gets.“

Head of Translation and Interpreting Section, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University

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What is the Phrase Academic Program?

The Phrase Academic Program provides universities and professors with access to the full Phrase Platform. It allows teachers to bring real-world translation and localization technology into their courses, and gives students hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in the global language industry.

What is the cost of an Academic license?

There is no cost for universities, professors, or students. Institutions are simply asked to accredit Phrase publicly on a university website or course description.

Who is eligible to apply?

The program is open to accredited academic institutions that teach translation, localization, or related language and technology programs. Applications must be submitted by a professor or official representative of the institution. Licenses are for educational purposes only and may not be used for commercial projects.

What tools are included in the Academic Plan?

Academic partners receive access to Phrase TMS (with CAT editor), Phrase Strings, Phrase Language AI, Phrase Portal, and Phrase Analytics. This covers everything from translation workflows and project management to software localization and AI-powered translation. For a full overview of each feature’s capacity and limits, see our Help Center article.

How many users can join under one license?

The Academic Plan includes unlimited Phrase TMS users, up to 150 Phrase Strings users, and generous allowances for words and machine translation units — more than enough for classroom and departmental use.

Do students need special equipment or installation?

No. Phrase is browser-based and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Students can log in from anywhere with an internet connection, with no installation or IT setup required.

How does this program benefit professors?

Professors can simulate real translation workflows, demonstrate professional use of translation memories and term bases, and introduce students to ethical discussions around AI and automation. The platform makes it easy to bring industry relevance into the classroom.

How do I apply for the Academic Program?

Professors or institutional representatives can apply online through a dedicated form on the Phrase website. Once approved, your department will receive setup instructions and full access to the Academic Plan.

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