Study Linguistics in India
7 programmes in linguistics at 2 universities in India are open to international students; 71% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Japanese | Pacific University | Bachelor's | 570 USD |
| Certificate in French Language Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | — | 700 USD |
| Master of Arts (Spanish) Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Master's | — |
| Master of Arts (French) Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Master's | — |
| Sanskrit Language Proficiency Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | — | — |
| Certificate in Arabic Language Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | — | — |
| Certificate in Russian Language | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | — | — |
Linguistics in India by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
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
Language Studies 6 Japanese Studies 1
Universities for linguistics in India
Study Linguistics in India: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in India?
- 7 linguistics programmes at 2 universities in India are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study linguistics in India in English?
- Yes — 71% of the linguistics programmes in India in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 7).
- Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?
- 5 of the 7 programmes in India are delivered online or by distance learning.
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