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The purpose of the present paper is to look at reasons why using project-based learning for a course in EU Institutions destined for students in the third year at the Translators and Interpreters section could be useful. First of all, it looks motivating, as the course otherwise can be regarded as a series of laws and rules, together with institutions that have their role in the European Union, together with policies that could be of interest to them. Students can be given tasks to search for certain information, since the main purpose of the course is to allow them to know what sort of information they can search for within these institutions. Their rights can also be found, together with opportunities for their profession. Students will be asked to look for and apply information to their situation and opinions. Project-based learning is supposed to help them realize the practical aspect of the information they can access on various sites, especially on the EU portal. Interactivity, motivation, preparation for everyday life and professional life can be reasons why project-based learning is the best approach. These students all study English as a main language, so it would be useful for them to realize with respect to their minor language what institution they could translate for.