DE #8
QS World #147
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1879
10 Best Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
10 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #9
QS World #179
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1457
DE #10
QS World #191
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1477
DE #12
QS World #201
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1737
DE #14
QS World #239
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1818
DE #25
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1477
DE #31
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1948
DE #32
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #37
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1969
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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
Zwickau, Saxony · University of Applied Sciences
DE #152
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1897
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technische Universität Berlin, University of Freiburg, University of Tübingen. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Bachelor's in Languages & Linguistics cost in Germany?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Languages & Linguistics in Germany?▾
Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Languages & Linguistics at Bachelor's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Languages & Linguistics at Bachelor's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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