4 semesters
English
1,500+ EUR/sem
Winter
Saarland University is a renowned research university located in Saarbrücken, Germany. It offers a wide range of academic programs and is known for its strong focus on interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. The Erasmus Mundus European Master’s Programme in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT) is a prestigious course offered at Saarland University, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of language and communication technologies. The program is highly competitive and attracts students from all over the world, offering them the opportunity to study in multiple European countries and gain valuable international experience. Graduates of the LCT program are well-equipped to pursue careers in fields such as natural language processing, machine translation, and speech technology.
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How to apply
What you need to apply for Erasmus Mundus European Master’s Programme in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT) at Saarland University
TOEFL score of at least 95 overall, with at least 24 points on the writing section (internet-based test).
Note: Expired TOEFL scores or copies of the student score report cannot be accepted.
Toefl Best Scores are acceptable for central application and selection. In case of acceptance, an updated certificate may be required for enrollment at the local university site.
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English -- at least B
Cambridge Proficiency Exam -- pass.
IELTS score of at least 7.0.
The degree must be completed before the course starts.
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applicant has a Bachelor's degree (or can state projected completion date before starting the LCT programme) or an equivalent qualification in the area of (Computational) Linguistics, Language Technology, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or other relevant disciplines, subject to the consent of and approval by the consortium's Admission Committee
All applications that meet the eligibility criteria are then assessed with respect to the following selection criteria:
results achieved in undergraduate education: grade/class of first degree and name of programme and awarding university; time spent studying for first degree and approach taken (short and focused, or if applicant spent longer studying details of additional activities in other academic fields and disciplines, extra-curricular activities); whether student worked or studied in an interdisciplinary environment (due to structure of first degree programme or because of additional experience gained elsewhere)
results in areas relevant for LCT, namely computer science and language technology (including formal linguistics)
result attained in a TOEFL, IELTS or other acceptable language proficiency test (see language requirements), evidence of practical use of English in a work or study environment
how applicant is likely to benefit from participating in the LCT programme
personal statement of applicant's motivation and reasons for wanting to join the LCT programme (expectations, own contributions)
What to prepare for your application to Erasmus Mundus European Master’s Programme in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT)
1. a personal statement of interest written in English. Please write no more than two pages focusing on:
your reasons for applying
your areas of interest in relation to the various sub-disciplines within the field of language and communication technologies (language technology, computational and theoretical linguistics, and computer science)
optional: your preferences for the host and partner universities together with the reasons for your choice. While your preferences will be taken into account, the final assignment will be made to best match with your study needs.
2. a up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), written in English
3. certified copies of:
your Bachelor's degree certificate
relevant certification that you fulfil the necessary language requirements
4. a transcript of academic records
5. a copy of your identity document.
Please include the names of two referees on your application form.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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View document bundleStep-by-step guide to applying for Erasmus Mundus European Master’s Programme in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT) at Saarland University
Students are selected by a joint committee including members from all partner institutions. Students are selected for study in the program on the basis of their performance and excellence in their previous studies.
All applications are first screened for fulfilling the following eligibility criteria:
Meeting of the application deadline
Completeness of the application
English language proficiency
Bachelor degree (at least projected completion before starting the LCT Program) or equivalent in the area of (Computational) Linguistics, Language Technology, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or other relevant disciplines, subject to the consent of and the approval by the consortium's admission committee.
All applications that meet the eligibility criteria are then assessed against the following selection criteria:
Results in undergraduate education: grade and quality of first degree (what mark and from which university or program); time spent to receive first degree and way of conducting studies (short and focused, or if long additional activities, richness of studies depending on field, additional activities besides studies); having worked or studied in an interdisciplinary environment (type of first degree studies or additional experience outside the first degree studies);
Results in areas relevant for LCT, namely Computer Science and a proven interest in Language Technology (incl. a strong background in formal linguistics);
Result of TOEFL, IELTS or other acceptable test (see language requirements here); language abilities and practical application in studying or working;
Benefit potential for the students, how the student may profit from participating in the LCT program;
Motivation of the student for wanting to participate in the LCT program (expectations, own contribution).
All criteria are equally weighted, except the English proficiency criterion, which is applied in case of otherwise equal ranking
Apply via
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online
Application fee
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Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
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Address
Dr. Ing. Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova
Department of Language Science and Technology
Saarland University
Saarbruecken, Germany
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Tuition
1,500+ EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
2,125 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
19,154 – 28,154 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
For non-European students, fees are currently 8,500 EUR for the academic year.
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