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20 Best Languages & Linguistics Programs in Switzerland

There are 20 Languages & Linguistics programs in Switzerland, spread across 10 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Zurich, University of Geneva and University of Basel.

10Bachelor's Degree
UD Université de Lausanne logo
QS World #212 #10 in Switzerland Switzerland

Lettres

Université de Lausanne — Le Bachelor en Lettres à l'Université de Lausanne est un programme dynamique qui explore la richesse de la littérature, des langues, de la culture et de la pensée. Les ét...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
14Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Angewandte Linguistik

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's program in Angewandte Linguistik at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften offers a comprehensive study of language and its applications i...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
15Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Mehrsprachige Kommunikation

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — Das Bachelorstudium in Mehrsprachiger Kommunikation an der ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften bietet eine spannende und umfassende Ausbildung, die St...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
16Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Sprachliche Integration

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's Degree in Sprachliche Integration at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften focuses on enhancing language skills and fostering integration...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
20Bachelor's Degree
H- HEP-BEJUNE - Haute Ecole Pédagogique BEJUNE logo
#47 in Switzerland Switzerland

Cursus bilingue / Bilingualer Studiengang

HEP-BEJUNE - Haute Ecole Pédagogique BEJUNE — The Bilingual Studies program at HEP-BEJUNE is designed to equip students with the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge necessary for engaging in a multilingual world...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AugustIntake
Languages & Linguistics

How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #100 (University of Zurich) to #473 (Universita della Svizzera Italiana); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Zurich is cited most (23,416,659 citations).

Inside the course list

By level: 16 bachelor's, 2 master's, 1 foundation and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (89% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). University of Basel offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Languages & Linguistics in Switzerland?

University of Zurich (QS World #100), University of Geneva (QS World #155) and University of Basel (QS World #158) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Languages & Linguistics in Switzerland?

Of those with published fees, University of Geneva is the least expensive at about USD 1,200 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Languages & Linguistics courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 89% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in Switzerland?

University of Basel, with 6, ahead of ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (3).

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