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International Masters in Natural Language Processing and Human Language Technologies

University of Algarve
Tuition EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Faro, Portugal
Language English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Program Overview

The International Masters in Natural Language Processing and Human Language Technologies at University of Algarve is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese 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 International Masters in Natural Language Processing and Human Language Technologies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Faro, Portugal

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Masters in Natural Language Processing and Human Language Technologies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Masters course is open to both EU and non-EU students. To be eligible to apply, applicants must hold a recognised first degree, corresponding to three years of Higher Education / University studies (i.e., at the level of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts) in a field related to the topics of the course such as Linguistics, Languages, Translation Studies, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

The applicants are required to possess language skills required to attend the universities of their choice. Unless they are native speakers of the languages of the countries chosen, they must have a minimum C1 level of competence in the languages, according to the European Common Reference Framework for Languages. For example, non-native speakers of English are required to pass a recognised international English test such as IELTS (score 6.0 or above) or have a bachelor\'s degree in English.

Please note:

The number of applications must be limited to three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses maximum, according to the Call for Proposals (EACEA/07/07). In the eventual case that a student applies to more than three EM Courses he/she will be excluded from the selection for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. The European Community has an automated checking system in place.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Algarve 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 University of Algarve

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University of Algarve

Faro, Portugal

The University of Algarve, founded in 1979, is a Portuguese public higher education institution located in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, having its headquarters and...

University Profile
  • Language English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
  • Duration 24 months