Overview

Graduates of the Computational Linguistics programme from University of Tübingen obtain a long-term academic qualification aimed at the systematic acquisition of knowledge and the ability to critically evaluate and apply it; this qualification forms a first academically-grounded and professional qualification in the field of Computational Linguistics. Our students learn to deal with computational linguistic issues in an scientific and practically relevant manner.

The professional goals are as follows. Graduates obtain a good overview of the central topics in Computational Linguistics: symbolic/rule-based, statistical methods, and corpus linguistics. They can apply mathematical methods from logic and statistics. They are familiar with the central topics in general linguistics: Morphology, syntax, and semantics. They can design computer programs and implement general data structures and algorithms from informatics and computational linguistics in an object-oriented language; equally, they have sufficient grasp of theory and the ability to implement grammar and parsers operating with it and statistical methods of language processing.

Graduates have specialist knowledge in two areas of Computational Linguistics and are familiar with the current literature, have the ability to compare relevant works and to assess them critically, even to the point where they are able to suggest minor improvements. They are able to compose in writing and present academic material in Computational Linguistics professionally and in line with the academic standards.

Career prospects

The career prospects after graduation are diverse. Our graduates are successful in small software companies or publishing houses as well as in research departments of large companies. If you are more interested in further scientific work, you have this opportunity in the Master's program. Many of the students are already working as research assistants in current research projects during their studies.

Career options are versatile. Our graduates work in small software companies as well as in the research and development departments of big leaders. For those who would like to go on doing research, we offer a M.A. program in computational linguistics. Already during their studies, many of our students work as research assistants in ongoing research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Structures and Algorithms for Computational Linguists

Computational Linguistics

Mathematics for Linguists

Parsing

Text Technology and Quanitative Methods

Grammar Formalisms for Computational Linguistics

Formal Languages and Grammar Formalisms

Three programming courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tübingen, Germany

Disciplines

Linguistics View 4 other Bachelors 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

Your school leaving certificate or "Hochschulzugangsberechtigung" (HZB), i.e. your secondary school certificate. Also helpful might be (if available) a transcript of records or a degree certificate of any former studies and the results of a university entrance exam of your home country.

Formally, proof of good English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference is required for enrollment. This proof must be provided by an internationally recognized test (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.). Applicants with a German Abitur and applicants whose mother tongue is English or who have graduated from an English-speaking secondary school do not need any additional proof, since the B2 level is already proven.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Students from EU and EC countries only have to pay the semester fee. Semester fees: 199,80 euros per semester.

Living costs

Tübingen

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

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