Master in English Linguistics and Language Acquisition

For Master in English Linguistics and Language Acquisition, tuition costs 19,601 USD per year, and applications for the Aug 2027 intake are due by Dec 1, 2026.

The Master in English Linguistics and Language Acquisition is a 2-year program for students who want to deepen their understanding of English linguistics and language acquisition. This English-taught program at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology helps students gain a broad range of skills in linguistic theory, language acquisition, and research methods. The program's main advantage is its flexibility in study plans, which depend on the student's initial study year.

The curriculum covers compulsory and elective courses such as First and Second Language Acquisition, Theories in Linguistics, and Language and Cognition. Students also develop skills in research methods, semantics, and pragmatics through projects and independent studies.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Linguists, Language Teachers, Research Assistants, Language Consultants, or Editors. They can work in various industries, including education, research, publishing, or language services, with potential employers such as universities, research institutes, schools, or publishing companies.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway's largest university, headquartered in Trondheim with campuses in Ålesund and Gjøvik. Formed in 1996 from a merger of historic institutions, NTNU carries a deep tradition in engineering and technology while offering broad academic disciplines from medicine and social sciences to the arts. With roughly 42,840 students and 3,629 international students, NTNU is a major hub for research, innovation and international study in Scandinavia.

NTNU emphasizes close collaboration with industry and research partners, providing many opportunities for applied projects, internships and graduate research across 64 programs. English-taught degrees and strong research supervision make the university accessible to international students aiming for careers in technology, sustainable energy, health sciences or entrepreneurship. Student services include international advising, integration programs and support for housing and visas.

Life at NTNU combines rigorous academics with outdoor and cultural experiences typical of Norway. The student community is active in associations, innovation labs and cross-disciplinary initiatives, and Trondheim offers an affordable, student-friendly city environment. Prospective international applicants should review program-specific entry requirements, explore funding and scholarship options and contact the international office early to plan arrival and accommodation.