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Historisch-Vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft (M.A.) – Historical-Comparative Linguistics at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Master on the Indo-European language family, determining the relationships between its languages and the differentiation processes up to today's languages.

Faculty: Fachbereich 10 Foreign-Language Philologies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Indo-European languages and historical-comparative methods.

Career pathways

Careers open in fields connected to language and culture work.

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Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor degree in language, literature or cultural studies (or comparable) with at least 60 credits of subject modules in Historical-Comparative Linguistics; Latin (Latinum) required. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 21.08.2026 (German degree); 01.05.2026 to 21.08.2026 (international degree); summer semester 2027: 01.12.2026 to 26.02.2027 (German degree); 01.11.2026 to 26.02.2027 (international degree).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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