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Historisch-Vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Historical-Comparative Linguistics at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject giving basic training in general and historical linguistics with a focus on language comparison and reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European.

Faculty: Fachbereich 10 Foreign-Language Philologies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Themes and methods of linguistics, language comparison and reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European.

Career pathways

Enables scientific work in Historical-Comparative Linguistics and opens cultural-mediation fields.

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Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; English at CEFR level B2. A major subject must be chosen; cannot be combined with Historical-Comparative Linguistics (major). International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). English proficiency at CEFR level B2 required. Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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