Online Linguistics Programmes
38 programmes in linguistics at 21 universities are open to international students; 84% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 16,927 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 14,878 USD and 26,958 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
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Linguistics by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 11 | 14,878 USD | 16,927 USD | 26,958 USD |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
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 14 Linguistics 13 Japanese Studies 6 Italian Studies 5
Universities for linguistics
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (5)
- University of Nicosia (3)
- Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (3)
- University of Coimbra (3)
- University of Leicester (3)
- University of Naples Federico II (3)
- Coto Japanese Academy (2)
- Harvard University (2)
- University of California, Riverside (2)
- Liberty University (1)
Online Linguistics Programmes: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there online?
- 38 linguistics programmes at 21 universities taught online are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a linguistics degree cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in linguistics is 16,927 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 14,878 USD and 26,958 USD per year.
- Can I study linguistics in English?
- Yes — 84% of the linguistics programmes in our catalogue are taught in English (32 of 38).
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