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92 Master-Studiengänge in Sprachen und Linguistik in Deutschland

Compare 92 Master Sprachen und Linguistik programs across German universities — with tuition, duration, study mode and entry requirements.

Master's Degree Linguistics

Language Diversity

University of Greifswald

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Online 💰 No tuition fees
Master's Degree Communication & Media

Language and Media Studies

European University Viadrina

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time 💰 No tuition fees
Master's Degree Linguistics

Linguistics (MA)

University of Göttingen

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time 💰 No tuition fees
Master's Degree English Literature

MA English Literatures

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time 💰 No tuition fees
Master's Degree English Literature

MA English Studies

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master Sprachen und Linguistik?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Heidelberg University, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master in Sprachen und Linguistik 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 Sprachen und Linguistik 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 Master level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Languages & Linguistics at Master 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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