General Linguistics: English-taught programs

General Linguistics: List of all English-taught study programs in Germany (2026/2027)

Studying General Linguistics in Germany offers international students the chance to explore the science of language in a country with a long-standing academic tradition in philology and modern linguistics. German universities provide rigorous programs that combine theoretical approaches—covering phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics—with practical applications in language acquisition, computational linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics. Students benefit from Germany’s multilingual environment, access to world-class research institutes, and advanced facilities supporting empirical and experimental linguistic research.

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General Linguistics English Programs: Overview

Intake

50%
Winter Semester
50%
Both Semesters

Language of Instruction

100%
English & German

Numerus Clausus

50%
without admission restriction
50%
with admission restriction

Tuition fees

GermanyEU Germans & EU Students
World Non-EU Students
100%
with tuition

General Linguistics: English Language Requirements

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Disclaimer: Each study program has its own specific language requirements. Hence, we strongly recommend checking each program individually for complete information about language requirements.

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General Linguistics: All English-taught Study Programs

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