BA Computational Linguistics (combination/minor subject) at University of Stuttgart

From intelligent information systems and search engines to reliable automatic translation and concise social media summaries – much of this depends on the specialised methods of computational linguistics (CL). Computational linguistics deals, among other things, with questions such as: How must language be represented so that machines can process – or even ‘understand’ – it? And how can machines generate language that sounds as ‘natural’ as possible?

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

At the start of the programme, students focus on the fundamentals of three core areas – computer science, mathematics, and linguistics – alongside an introduction to computational linguistics. Theoretical computer science (formal languages, logic, etc.) As the programme progresses, the three focus areas become increasingly intertwined. Computational approaches are introduced and applied in practice – especially in the field of machine learning (keywords: ‘Large Language Models’, ‘Generative AI’).

Career pathways

The Computational Linguistics degree programme offers a comprehensive and career-oriented education in a dynamic field, with diverse employment opportunities and promising career prospects.

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