Overview

The newly designed Master’s Programme in Linguistics from University of Konstanz gives a clear overview of how the general theories and directions in linguistics research are shaping up in individual languages. You will learn which universal structures underlie human speech and how linguistic knowledge is applied to the investigation of individual languages. Language universals and comparative language observations form the starting point in the study programme. They can then be developed in the following directions in individual languages, depending on your personal interests.

Key Facts

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Konstanz is one of the leading research institutions for linguistics in Germany. It pursues research and teaching in general, language-specific, applied and experimental linguistics. You will learn how the general theories and directions in linguistics research are taking shape in individual languages. In addition to this there are six language laboratories available to develop your practical language skills and support experimental research and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Articulatory phonetics

Acoustic phonetics

Auditory phonetic
Phonemes natural classes and features
Phonological processes
Linear vs. non-linear phonology
Suprasegmental phonology
Phonotactics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Konstanz, Germany

Disciplines

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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

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General requirements

To gain access to this master's programme you need a qualifying degree with the grade "good" (2.5) or better of a three-year (or more) study programme in the field of linguistics (minimum degree: Bachelor of Arts or equivalent) at an institution of higher education or Berufsakademie. In exceptional cases applicants may be admitted who have completed a qualifying degree in another, comparable study programme with academic achievements that make a successful participation in the Master's Programme in Linguistics likely.
Letter of motivation.
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4, or a language test recognised as equivalent. For the areas of specialization English Linguistics, General Linguistics and Double-Degree Option with the Università di Verona, no German language skills are required.
Foreign language skills.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Konstanz does not charge tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. In addition, there is always a mandatory semester fee consisting of 209 euros.

Living costs

Konstanz

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Academic requirements

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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