Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a subject with at least 50% in computational linguistics. In cases of a joint degree in two or more subjects, computational linguistics has to account for at least 50% of the degree program.
If your degree has not been finalized yet, your application can be processed if you provide a statement by your university that details your completed courses and marks and confirms that you are expected to finish your degree by the start of the master's prοgram.
GPA (German System) 2.00
GPA Comment
You must have achieved a mark of 2,0 (German universities) or the ECTS Grade B "Very good" or bettеr.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
If you are not a native English speaker, you have to provide proof of English language proficiency. You can prove this, for example, via school certificates, language courses on the UNIcert level, or an English BA-thesis.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Computatiοnal Linguistiсs at Heidelberg University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 30 September for the winter semester and 31 March for the summer semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.A. Computatiοnal Linguistiсs
Heidelberg University
Intake
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Application deadline
30 Septemberin > 11 months
31 Marchin > 5 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
30 Septemberin > 11 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Summer Semester
Application deadline
31 Marchin > 5 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application Documents
You need to submit the following documents:
Notarized copy of the university entrance qualification
Copy of a bachelor's degree (see the previous degree field).
Transcript of records of the bachelor's degree.
Proof of sufficient knowledge of English (see language requirements).
CV (2-3 A4 pages, in German or English).
Letter of motivation (German or English), in which you detail why you apply for the program (2-3 pages).
Affirmation that you wrote the letter of motivation yourself without help and that all sources are referenced.
A summary of your bachelor thesis (main hypothesis, research questions, and results) of at least 1 A4 page.
A signed affirmation whether you have lost the right to examination in a master's degree in Computational Linguistics (or equivalent) in a German or international university or whether you are currently in examination in such a prοgram.
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