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MARestricted admission
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (269.9 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Linguistics MA
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Linguistics & Languages(Social Sciences & Humanities)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Linguistics MA at Leipzig University
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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German language
German for application
B1
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German for enrollment
B1
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Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
120
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Prerequisites
- First academic degree in linguistics or general linguistics (graduates of other programmes may be admitted with the agreement of the examination board)
- Knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Knowledge of an additional foreign language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Linguistics MA
Programme-specific documents
application form (to fill in online via the application platform uni-assist)
secondary school leaving certificate, including subject grades (e.g. Baccalaureate, School Leaving Certificate, A Levels)
evidence of all completed degrees (e.g. bachelor’s, Diplom)
Transcript of Records detailing all past academic achievements
certificate of language proficiency
CV in German or English
applicants from China, India and Vietnam only – please refer to the APS webpages for the currently applicable terms and conditions: APS China, APS India, APS Vietnam
if applicable: proof of having passed the aptitude test (EFP) or the evaluation of subject-specific admission requirements (FZV)
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)
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Application quick facts
Apply via
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Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
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Address
Universität Leipzig
Goethestraße 3-5
04109 Leipzig
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Tuition
FREE
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Semester contribution
269.9 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,444 – 12,444 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
€269.90 per semester
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