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1,717 Best Languages & Linguistics Programs in the United States

There are 1,717 Languages & Linguistics programs in the United States, spread across 611 universities, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at Harvard University, Cornell University and University of Chicago.

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Japanese

Hope College — The Bachelor's Degree in Japanese at Hope College immerses students in the language, culture, and literature of Japan. This program is designed to equip learners with adv...

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4 yearsDuration
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Languages & Linguistics
650Bachelor's Degree
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#580 in United States United States

Latin

Hope College — The Bachelor's Degree in Latin at Hope College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the Latin language, its history, and its cultural impact. This program emp...

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4 yearsDuration
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Languages & Linguistics
651Bachelor's Degree
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#580 in United States United States

Spanish

Hope College — The Bachelor's Degree in Spanish at Hope College is designed to immerse students in the Spanish language and its rich cultural contexts. The program encompasses an extens...

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4 yearsDuration
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652Bachelor's Degree
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#581 in United States United States

English

Lafayette College — The English major at Lafayette College offers students a comprehensive study of literature, language, and culture. The program emphasizes critical thinking, analytical sk...

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653Bachelor's Degree
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#581 in United States United States

French

Lafayette College — The Bachelor’s degree in French at Lafayette College offers an immersive journey into the French language and its rich cultural heritage. The program is structured to pro...

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4 yearsDuration
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Languages & Linguistics
654Bachelor's Degree
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#581 in United States United States

German

Lafayette College — The Bachelor's Degree in German at Lafayette College offers a comprehensive exploration of the German language, literature, and culture. Throughout the course, students e...

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4 yearsDuration
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Languages & Linguistics
655Bachelor's Degree
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#581 in United States United States

Spanish

Lafayette College — The Bachelor's Degree in Spanish at Lafayette College offers an immersive and comprehensive study of the Spanish language, literature, and culture. The program is designe...

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4 yearsDuration
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656Program
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#582 in United States United States

Concentration in French

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Concentration in French at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is designed to immerse students in the language, literature, and culture of Francophone countries. This c...

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657Program
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#582 in United States United States

English and Creative Writing

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The English and Creative Writing degree at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers a comprehensive exploration of literature and the art of writing. Students will engage...

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658Program
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#582 in United States United States

French and Francophone Studies

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The French and Francophone Studies degree at Hobart and William Smith Colleges immerses students in the rich language, culture, and literature of French-speaking regions...

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659Program
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#582 in United States United States

Greek

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Greek degree program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges provides a comprehensive understanding of ancient Greek language, literature, and culture. Students will eng...

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Languages & Linguistics
660Program
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#582 in United States United States

Italian Studies

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Italian Studies program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers a comprehensive exploration of the language, literature, and culture of Italy. This degree embrace...

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661Program
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#582 in United States United States

Latin

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Latin degree program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers students a comprehensive exploration of Latin language and literature, providing an in-depth understa...

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Languages & Linguistics
662Program
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#582 in United States United States

Russian Language

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Russian Language degree at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers students an immersive experience into the Russian culture, literature, and linguistics. The curric...

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663Program
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#582 in United States United States

Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Spanish and Hispanic Studies degree at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers students an immersive experience into the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of th...

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Languages & Linguistics
664Program
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#582 in United States United States

Writing Colleagues

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Writing Colleagues program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers a unique blend of critical thinking, communication skills, and practical application in the fie...

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Languages & Linguistics
665Program
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#584 in United States United States

Chinese

Loyola College — The Bachelor's degree in Chinese at Loyola University Maryland offers an immersive exploration of the Chinese language, culture, history, and societal dynamics. This prog...

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Languages & Linguistics
666Program
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#584 in United States United States

Chinese

Loyola College — The Chinese degree program at Loyola College immerses students in the language, literature, culture, and history of China. The curriculum is designed to provide a compreh...

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667Bachelor's Degree
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#584 in United States United States

Classics

Loyola College — The Bachelor's Degree in Classics at Loyola College offers students a comprehensive exploration of ancient civilizations, focusing on the languages, literature, history,...

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4 yearsDuration
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Languages & Linguistics
669Bachelor's Degree
LC Loyola College logo
#584 in United States United States

Comparative Cultures and Literary Studies

Loyola College — The Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Cultures and Literary Studies at Loyola College offers a profound exploration of literature and culture from a global perspective. St...

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4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
672Program
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#584 in United States United States

English

Loyola College — The English degree program at Loyola University Maryland offers students an in-depth exploration of literature, language, and writing. This program is designed to help st...

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How these courses are ranked

49 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #596 (University of Iowa); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Harvard University has the largest research record in this group, with 146,463,495 citations and an h-index of 2,807. 13 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 1,161 bachelor's, 98 master's, 33 diploma and 16 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Languages & Linguistics (1,682), English Language (21), Linguistics (3) and French Language (3). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 98% are full-time and 29 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). State University of New York at Binghamton offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Languages & Linguistics?

Harvard University (QS World #5), Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Languages & Linguistics in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Languages & Linguistics courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Languages & Linguistics online with a university in the United States?

29 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in the United States?

State University of New York at Binghamton, with 18, ahead of University of Virginia, Charlottesville (17).

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