Study Linguistics in Switzerland
29 programmes in linguistics at 6 universities in Switzerland are open to international students; 41% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
25–29 of 29 · page 2 of 2
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Linguistics | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in Japanese Studies | University of Zurich | Bachelor's | — |
| Master in Italian Studies | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in Iberoromanic Language and Literary Studies | University of Zurich | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor in Italian Language and Literary Studies | University of Zurich | Bachelor's | — |
Linguistics in Switzerland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 8 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 11 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within linguistics
Language Studies 14 Linguistics 11 Romance Studies 2 Italian Studies 1 Japanese Studies 1
Universities for linguistics in Switzerland
Study Linguistics in Switzerland: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in Switzerland?
- 29 linguistics programmes at 6 universities in Switzerland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study linguistics in Switzerland in English?
- Yes — 41% of the linguistics programmes in Switzerland in our catalogue are taught in English (12 of 29).
More on studying in Switzerland: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
Planning to study linguistics in Switzerland?
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