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MA
Master
Linguistics
Winter: Dec 15, 2026Summer: Jun 1, 2026
Language
English
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Free
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Linguistics
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Linguistics & Languages(Social Sciences & Humanities)
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Linguistics at Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf (Uni-Duesseldorf)
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letters of Recommendation
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APS verification
APS certificate
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Prerequisites
Prerequisite is a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics or a comparable degree program with an overall grade of 2.5 or better (German grading system).
A BA degree is comparable if the scope of linguistics courses is at least equivalent to the BA supplementary subject program in Linguistics at HHU. The following requirements must be met:
1\. at least one graded exam and 9 ECTS each in at least three of the four “basic expertise” areas (Phonetics/Phonology, Morphology/Syntax, Semantics/Pragmatics, and/or Psycho-/Neurolinguistics)
2\. at least one graded exam and 9 ECTS in specialized skills in linguistics (Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Data Collection, and/or Theoretical Argumentation).
A good command of English is essential and must be demonstrated. In order to enrol, students must provide proof of English language skills equivalent to 16 semester hours of practical language courses or 480 hours of non-university English lessons.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Linguistics
Programme-specific documents
Must be included in the application:
Résumé
Bachelor’s diploma
Transcript of Records
(overview of grades and courses)
Verification of English skills
Statement of purpose
(outline of research interest, 1 page)
Other relevant documents concerning your academic
career (e.g. publications)
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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