Overview

The Language Variation and Multilingualism program at Radboud University explores linguistic diversity and multilingualism from theoretical, sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic perspectives, thereby allowing students to have a full grasp on these topics and their relation. Courses generally offer a nice mix of theoretical and practical knowledge: they for instance situate insights from linguistic and language acquisition theory within the context of everyday communication and contemporary language use.

Future career opportunities

This programme prepares for jobs in which linguistic knowledge is applied. Language Variation and Multilingualism offers you an intensive learning experience in both linguistics and/or a particular second language. This will further enhance your language skills and may allow you to pursue a career working in both your native language and the second language.

Possible occupations

Variety of occupations in language policy
Variety of occupations in language testing
Communication consultant
Journalist
Translator
Variety of occupations in language technology
Developer of educational materials
Researcher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in Language Research

Elective Courses

Internship

Some electives include:

Languages and society: variation and diversity
Linguistic universals and diversity
Language in interaction: Global perspectives
When languages meet - Multilingual practices and spaces
Language variation
Intercultural pragmatics
Topics in second language acquisition
Multimodal communication and persuasion
Child bilingualism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

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31 January for non-EU/EEA students who want to apply for a scholarship.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 22 other Masters in Language Studies in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your admission into this programme depends on your previous education. You are admissible if you have a completed Bachelor’s degree from a Research University in Linguistics, or Language Studies provided that you have successfully completed at least 30 EC worth of real linguistics courses (language proficiency courses, for instance, do not count). Your degree has to be equivalent to a Dutch research university diploma. The Admission Board will determine if an international student has the required knowledge to be admitted.
If you do not meet these admission requirements, it may be possible to take a one-year pre-Master’s programme in English. After successful completion of the pre-Master's, you can enrol in the Master's programme a year later.
The Admission Board will determine if an international student has the required knowledge to be admitted.
Please check the university's website for additional requirements.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18404 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18404 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.

Statutory tuition fee €2,601.00
Institutional tuition fee EEA €13,784.00

Living costs for Nijmegen

800 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We have a number of scholarships available only for international Master’s students. You can find the full list, including details about eligibility requirements and how to apply, on the university's website.

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Future career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Nijmegen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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