Languages programs in Germany

27 universities in Germany offer 135 languages programs open to international students; 87% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 1,579 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,547 USD and 1,611 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Languages in Germany by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 29 1,547 USD 1,547 USD 1,611 USD
Master's 82 1,547 USD 1,579 USD 1,611 USD
PhD 8

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular languages programs in Germany

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Applied Linguistics University of Bonn Master's 646 USD
Master in Computational Linguistics University of Tubingen Master's
Master in English Literatures and Cultures University of Bonn Master's 646 USD
Master in Chinese Studies (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,547 USD
Master in English Studies FAU Erlangen Nurnberg Master's
Bachelor in Chinese Studies (3 Years) Heidelberg University Bachelor's 1,547 USD
Master in English Studies (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,547 USD
Master in Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures FAU Erlangen Nurnberg Master's
Master in English Linguistics University of Tubingen Master's
Master in Multilingualism University of Konstanz Master's 3,464 USD
Master in Linguistics University of Konstanz Master's 3,464 USD
Master in Intercultural Anglophone Studies University of Bayreuth Master's
Master in Korean Studies University of Tubingen Master's 3,095 USD
Master in Computational Linguistics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Master's
Master in Cultural and Cognitive Linguistics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Master's
PhD in Computer Linguistics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München PhD
Bachelor's Program in Current English Linguistics and Literary Studies University of Mannheim
Master in Applied Linguistics – Use, Processing and Acquisition of Language University of Erfurt Master's
Master's Program in Culture and Economy: French Studies University of Mannheim
Master's Program in Intercultural German Studies University of Mannheim
Dutch Language IU University of Applied Sciences
Cambridge English B2/C1 IU University of Applied Sciences
Intercultural Awareness IU University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor in Specialized Translation – Software and Media Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 3,048 USD

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Specializations within languages

Linguistics 23 Romance Studies 14 German Studies 11 Classical Philology 10 English 7 Translation Studies 7 Cultures 6 Language and Literature 6 English Studies 5 Language Studies 4

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