872 Linguistics Programs in Europe

Linguistics tuition fees in Europe, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within linguistics

Top universities for Linguistics in Europe

Ranked by how many linguistics programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• University of York (36)
• The University of Manchester (35)
• Newcastle University (21)
• SOAS University of London (20)
• University of Coimbra (19)
• Heidelberg University (18)
• Sorbonne université (16)
• The University of Edinburgh (15)
• Vrije Universiteit Brussel (14)
• Université de Lille (13)

January intake in Europe

8 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Finnish Language Courses — Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Finnish for Foreigners 1 — Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Open Language Programme — London Metropolitan University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL — University of Portsmouth · starts Jan 2027
• Master in MA Applied Linguistics — Manchester Metropolitan University · starts Jan 2027
• Doctoral Programme Language Studies — Tampere University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027

Study Linguistics in Europe: common questions

How many linguistics programs are there in Europe?

872 linguistics programs at 237 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a linguistics degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in linguistics in Europe is 10,429 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 199 USD and 27,078 USD a year.

Can I study linguistics in Europe in English?

Yes — 69% of the linguistics programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (600 of 872).

Are any of these linguistics programs available online?

17 of the 872 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in Europe?

Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 4,001 USD, against 10,429 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.