Masters (MS) in Linguistics in Germany

50 masters programmes in linguistics at 24 universities in Germany are open to international students; 86% 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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Specialisations within linguistics

Linguistics 35 Romance Studies 9 Italian Studies 3 Japanese Studies 2 Language Studies 1

Universities for linguistics in Germany

Masters (MS) in Linguistics in Germany: common questions

How many linguistics programmes are there in Germany?
50 linguistics masters programmes at 24 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 — 86% of the linguistics programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (43 of 50).

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