Study Literature in Europe
597 programmes in literature at 280 universities in Europe are open to international students; 65% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,700 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 208 USD and 10,222 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
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Literature in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 322 | 208 USD | 3,700 USD | 10,222 USD |
| Master's | 205 | 292 USD | 3,795 USD | 20,000 USD |
| PhD | 30 | 5,464 USD | 16,700 USD | 26,958 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within literature
Literature 369 Language and Literature 228
Universities for literature in Europe
- Philological School of Higher Education in Wrocław (15)
- University of Zurich (10)
- University of Coimbra (8)
- The University of Edinburgh (8)
- Leiden University (7)
- University of York (7)
- University College Cork (7)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (7)
- Trinity College Dublin (7)
- University of Amsterdam (7)
Study Literature in Europe: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in Europe?
- 597 literature programmes at 280 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in literature in Europe is 3,700 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 208 USD and 10,222 USD per year.
- Can I study literature in Europe in English?
- Yes — 65% of the literature programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (391 of 597).
- Are any of these literature programmes available online?
- 14 of the 597 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study literature in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist literature programmes for your budget and profile.