Program Overview
The European Masters Program Language and Communication Technologies at Saarland University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the European Masters Program Language and Communication Technologies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Saarbrücken, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Masters Program Language and Communication Technologies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
- application has been submitted within the prescribed deadline
- application is correct and complete
- applicant has required English language proficiency
- 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
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Please submit your application via the online form. You will need to provide:
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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saarland University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saarland University
Saarland University
Saarbrücken, Germany
Saarland University is a public research university located in Saarbrücken, the capital of the German state of Saarland. It was founded in 1948 in Homburg in co-operation with France and is...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-31
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120
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