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There are 96 Languages & Linguistics programs in Germany, spread across 26 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Heidelberg University, Humboldt University of Berlin and Universität Hamburg.
Universität Hamburg — Die Anglistik / Amerikanistik an der Universität Hamburg ist ein umfassendes Bachelorstudium, das sich mit der englischen und amerikanischen Sprache, Literatur und Kultur...
Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen — The Master’s degree in Allgemeine Rhetorik at Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen provides a comprehensive understanding of rhetoric in various contexts. This program exp...
Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen — Der Masterstudiengang in Ägyptologie an der Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen bietet eine umfassende und tiefgehende Ausbildung in der Antike Ägyptens. Die Studierenden...
Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg — The Master's program in Ancient Languages and Cultures at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg offers a comprehensive exploration of classical languages, lit...
Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg — The Master's program in Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft, und Semitistik at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg offers an interdisciplinary approach to the stud...
Technische Universität Darmstadt — The Master's program in Data and Discourse Studies at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the fields of data sciences, l...
Universität Köln — The Bachelor's degree in Ancient Languages and Cultures (ASuK) at Universität Köln offers an in-depth exploration of the languages, literature, and cultural practices of...
Universität Köln — The Master's program in English Studies at Universität Köln provides a comprehensive exploration of the English language, literature, linguistics, and cultural studies wi...
Universität Stuttgart — The Bachelor's degree program in Anglistik at Universität Stuttgart immerses students in the diverse fields of English language, literature, and culture. This interdiscip...
Universität Mannheim — The Bachelor's degree in Current English Linguistics and Literary Studies at Universität Mannheim offers a comprehensive exploration of both the linguistic structures of...
Universität Mannheim — The Bachelor's Degree in Germanistik: Sprache, Literatur, Medien at Universität Mannheim offers a comprehensive exploration of the German language, literature, and media....
Universität Hannover — The Bachelor's Degree in Angewandte Sprachwissenschaft at Universität Hannover provides students with a comprehensive exploration of language in its practical contexts. T...
Universität Hannover — Der Bachelorstudiengang Sonderpädagogik an der Universität Hannover bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung für Studierende, die sich auf die Unterstützung von Menschen mit bes...
Universität Bayreuth — The Bachelor's Degree in African Studies: Language, Arts, and Philosophy at Universität Bayreuth offers a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of African societie...
Universität Bayreuth — The Bachelor's degree in Anglistik / Amerikanistik at Universität Bayreuth offers a comprehensive exploration of the English language and literature, with a special empha...
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Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena — The Bachelor's degree in Anglistik/Amerikanistik at Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena provides students with a deep understanding of the English language, literature, a...
Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena — The Bachelor's degree in Arabistik at Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena offers students an in-depth study of the Arabic language and culture. This program is designed t...
Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena — Das Bachelorstudium 'Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache' an der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena bietet internationalen Studierenden eine umfassende Ausbildung in der...
Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main — The Bachelor's degree in African Languages, Media and Communication at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main offers an interdisciplinary approach to unders...
Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main — The Bachelor's degree in Ancient Near Eastern Philology at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main delves into the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of t...
Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main — The Master's Degree in Anglophone Literatures, Cultures and Media at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main offers a comprehensive exploration of English-sp...
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13 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Heidelberg University has the largest research record in this group, with 44,319,490 citations and an h-index of 1,646.
By level: 54 bachelor's and 42 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (61% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (61% of courses with a stated intake). Heidelberg University offers the widest choice, with 19 of these courses.
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.
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.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 61% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Heidelberg University, with 19, ahead of Universität Erfurt (11).
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