Languages programs in Germany

35 universities in Germany offer 195 languages programs open to international students; 73% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 1,612 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 646 USD and 3,222 USD.

Data as of August 17, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Languages in Germany by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 60 1,612 USD 1,737 USD 3,474 USD
Master's 124 646 USD 1,612 USD 3,222 USD
PhD 8

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular languages programs in Germany

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Applied Linguistics University of Bonn Master's 1,451 USD
Master in Computational Linguistics University of Tubingen Master's
Master in English Literatures and Cultures University of Bonn Master's 1,451 USD
Master in Chinese Studies (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,737 USD
Master in English Studies FAU Erlangen Nurnberg Master's
Bachelor in Chinese Studies (3 Years) Heidelberg University Bachelor's 1,737 USD
Master in English Studies (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,737 USD
Master in Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures FAU Erlangen Nurnberg Master's
Master in English Linguistics University of Tubingen Master's
Master in Multilingualism University of Konstanz Master's 3,888 USD
Master in Linguistics University of Konstanz Master's 3,888 USD
Master in Korean Studies University of Tubingen Master's 3,474 USD
Master in Intercultural Anglophone Studies University of Bayreuth Master's
Master in Computational Linguistics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Master's
Master in Cultural and Cognitive Linguistics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Master's
PhD in Computer Linguistics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München PhD
Master's Program in Intercultural German Studies University of Mannheim Master's 3,474 USD
Bachelor's Program in Culture and Economy: German Studies University of Mannheim Bachelor's 3,474 USD
Master in Applied Linguistics – Use, Processing and Acquisition of Language University of Erfurt Master's
Master's Program in Culture and Economy: French Studies University of Mannheim Master's 3,474 USD
Master in Arabic Studies University of Bamberg Master's
Master in English and American Studies University of Bamberg Master's
Master in Slavistics University of Bamberg Master's
Bachelor in Specialized Translation – Software and Media Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 3,048 USD

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Specializations within languages

Linguistics 29 German Studies 20 Romance Studies 16 English 14 Classical Philology 13 French Studies 9 Slavic Studies 8 Language and Literature 7 English Studies 7 Media 7

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