Computational Linguistics / Computerlinguistik

Master of Arts (International Studies in Computational Linguistics, 120 ECTS) at the Department of Linguistics covering theoretical and practical computational linguistics, natural language processing and machine learning for language. Generally taught in English; a motivation letter is obligatory. Starts in either the winter or summer semester.

Academic requirements

Deadline: For non-EU citizens: 15 January of the same year for the summer semester (starting in April) 15 July of the same year for the winter semester (starting in October) For EU citizens: 15 March of the same year for the summer semester (starting in April) 15 September of the same year for the winter semester (starting in October)

Minimum GPA

Better than 2.5 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79, or Cambridge First Certificate in English (minimum CEFR B2).

Accepted bachelor fields

A completed university degree with good grades in computational linguistics, linguistics, computer science or a closely related field.

APS Certificate

No

Tuition fee

Non-EU/EEA students: approximately 1,500 EUR per semester (Baden-Württemberg state tuition). EU/EEA students: no tuition, but enrolment fees of approximately 200 EUR per semester (plus optional ~150 EUR transport semester ticket).

Semester contribution

194.80 EUR per semester (semester and administration fees), identical for EU and non-EU students.

Funding info

Tuition: Non-EU/EEA students: approximately 1,500 EUR per semester (Baden-Württemberg state tuition). EU/EEA students: no tuition, but enrolment fees of approximately 200 EUR per semester (plus optional ~150 EUR transport semester ticket). Semester contribution: 194.80 EUR per semester (semester and administration fees), identical for EU and non-EU students.

Opens careers in natural language processing, computational linguistics research, language technology and software, data science and doctoral study.