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21 Best Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics Universities in Germany

Heidelberg University tops our list of 21 Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics universities in Germany at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Humboldt University of Berlin (QS World #130) and Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 54 matching courses between them.

21 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
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QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Heidelberg University

Public University · 12 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

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EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1386Founded
29,000Students
6,000International
Admissions open
#80 QS World University Rankings 2026
#5 in Germany

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How these universities are ranked

10 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #526 (Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations).

Public, private and where they are

21 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Baden-Württemberg (1) and Berlin (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. Humboldt University of Berlin is the largest, with 35,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and null. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). Heidelberg University offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Humboldt University of Berlin is the least expensive at USD 600 a year and Heidelberg University the most at USD 3,000; the middle of the range is about USD 3,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80), Humboldt University of Berlin (QS World #130) and Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in Germany?

Of those with published fees, Humboldt University of Berlin is the least expensive at about USD 600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in Germany?

21 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with null the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses in Germany?

Heidelberg University, with 12, ahead of Universität Erfurt (8).

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