Study Linguistics in Germany
77 programmes in linguistics at 25 universities in Germany are open to international students; 83% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 1,611 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 646 USD and 1,752 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
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Linguistics in Germany by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 23 | 1,752 USD | 1,752 USD | 1,752 USD |
| Master's | 50 | 646 USD | 1,611 USD | 1,752 USD |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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 linguistics
Universities for linguistics in Germany
- Heidelberg University (18)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (9)
- Saarland University (7)
- Humboldt University (6)
- University of Siegen (5)
- University of Bonn (4)
- Technische Hochschule Köln - University of Applied Sciences (4)
- University of Mannheim (3)
- University of Bamberg (2)
- University of Konstanz (2)
Study Linguistics in Germany: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in Germany?
- 77 linguistics programmes at 25 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a linguistics degree in Germany cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in linguistics in Germany is 1,611 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 646 USD and 1,752 USD per year.
- Can I study linguistics in Germany in English?
- Yes — 83% of the linguistics programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (64 of 77).
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