Universities in Europe
585 Literature Programs in Europe
- programs
- 585 programs
- universities
- 282 universities
- taught in English
- 65% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 2,234 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as BS in Literature in Europe and Bachelors in Literature in Europe.
Europe has 585 literature programs open to international students, at 282 universities. 65% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 2,234 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 199 USD and 9,774 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programs
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Literature 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 literature
Top universities for Literature in Europe
Ranked by how many literature programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of Zurich (10)
- University of Coimbra (8)
- The University of Edinburgh (8)
- Philological School of Higher Education in Wrocław (8)
- University of York (7)
- University College Cork (7)
- Trinity College Dublin (7)
- University of Amsterdam (7)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (7)
- Complutense University of Madrid (6)
January intake in Europe
3 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.
- PhD in Literature — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Literature — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in The Present And Future Of Reading Literature — University of Portsmouth · starts Jan 2027
Study Literature in Europe: common questions
- How many literature programs are there in Europe?
- 585 literature programs at 282 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in literature in Europe is 2,234 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 199 USD and 9,774 USD a year.
- Can I study literature in Europe in English?
- Yes — 65% of the literature programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (380 of 585).
- Are any of these literature programs available online?
- 12 of the 585 programs 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 programs for your budget and profile.