Overview

The Speech and Language Processing Programme from University of Konstanz focuses on the (dysfunctional and functional) human and automated processing of spoken and written language, and it gives you the opportunity to specialise in Human Language Processing or Machine Language Processing.

Career prospects

Apart from the possibility of working on university research projects or at research institutes, linguistics also forms the background for fields in which the structure of language plays a role, ranging from industrial research, natural language processing, communications technology, to editors in publishing and the mass media.

As a result, linguists are afforded opportunities of working in research and teaching (with a master’s degree), in companies dealing with natural language technology (e.g., Google, IBM, Nuance or Amazon), libraries, archives, documentation centres, with publishers, radio and television companies, in ministries (at federal or state level), with international agencies, and adult education institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Areas of Linguistics

Methods

Foundations

Machine Language Processing (MLP)

Human Language Processing (HLP)

Practical/Experimental Applications and Research

Neighboring Areas

Master Thesis and Oral Exam

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Konstanz, Germany

Disciplines

Special Education Linguistics View 24 other Masters in Linguistics in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirement is an above-average qualifying degree with the grade "good" (2.5) or better of a three-year (or more) study programme in the field of "Linguistics" (minimum degree: Bachelor of Arts [BA] or equivalent) at an institution of higher education or 'Berufsakademie'. In exceptional cases applicants may be admitted who have completed their qualifying degree (grade "good" 2.5 or better) in another, comparable study programme with academic achievements that make a successful participation in the Master's Programme in Speech and Language Processing likely.
Documentation of advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3418 EUR / year

≈ 3418 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students from a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) do not have to pay tuition. Semester fee: 209 euros.

Living costs

Konstanz

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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