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General Linguistics - Master at University of Tübingen

University of Tübingen, Germany

Programme overview

Systematic study of linguistic structures: the regularities within languages, the properties shared by all languages and how languages differ, with links to neighbouring disciplines. The programme runs for 4 semesters (2 years), starting in the winter or summer semester.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus clausus (admission-free). Requires a first degree in a relevant subject with a minimum grade of 2.5 (German grading scale). Language proficiency levels or tests mentioned: B2.

International applicants: EUR 3,000 a year. University-wide tuition for non-EU/EEA students: 1,500 EUR per semester (3,000 EUR per year) for Bachelor, consecutive Master and Staatsexamen programmes and full theology programmes; EU/EEA citizens and some other groups are exempt. The semester contribu Source

Intake: Winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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