Program Overview
Master's Programme in Language Technology 120 credits The Master's Programme in Language Technology teaches you how to make computers perform useful and interesting tasks involving human language. Examples include document relevance ranking and filtering, automatic translation, writers' aids, business intelligence, and profiling of individuals. Recent progress in language technology is to a large extent due to developments in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The programme prepares you for a career in the commercial language technology field, as well as a future in the academic world. Application and entry requirements Expand the information below to show details on entry requirements, programme-specific documents, selection criteria and tuition fees.
Key Program Features
- Immersive On-Campus Experience: In-person seminars, laboratory sessions, and professional networking at Uppsala University.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Humanities & Arts.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 24 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Career
Depending on your interests and profile, you will be attractive for different positions in the language technology industry. You might work as a system developer, with language or customer adaptation, in support, and marketing. Important sectors are machine translation and tools for translators, as well as other kinds of authoring support systems. Other examples are systems for document retrieval and classification. Information extraction from natural language text is also a core component of business intelligence services. Another important branch is speech technology, where systems producing and recognising speech are developed. Language technologists also work with research and education in the academic world. Some of our graduates work at smaller companies specialising in language technology or artificial intelligence. Other alumni have found employment at large companies working in these fields, such as Google and Microsoft. A number of students have found positions as researchers or PhD students in universities. The language technology field is characterised by close interaction between university groups and commercial companies. This kind of competence also opens doors to related fields, e.g. where different kinds of human behavioural data are analysed by computational methods. Career support During your time as a student, UU Careers offers support and guidance. You have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities and events that will prepare you for your future career. Learn more about UU Careers .
Program Curriculum
Courses within the programme
First semester
- Programming for Language Technologists I, 7.5 credits
- Mathematics for Language Technologists, 7.5 credits
- Advanced Programming for Language Technologists, 7.5 credits
- Natural Language Processing, 7,5 credits
Second semester
- Machine learning in Natural Language Processing, 7.5 credits
- Elective courses, 22.5 credits
Third semester
- Language Technology: Research and Development, 15 credits
- Elective courses, 15 credits
Fourth semester
- Master's Thesis in Language Technology, 30 credits
Admission Requirements
Application and entry requirements
Expand the information below to show details on entry requirements, programme-specific documents, selection criteria and tuition fees. Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English Location Uppsala Pace of study 100% Teaching form On-campus Instructional time Daytime Start date 31 August 2026 Language of instruction English Entry requirements Academic requirements A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. Also required is 60 credits in language technology, computational linguistics, computer science, linguistics or a language subject. Language requirements Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se . Selection Students are selected based on an overall appraisal of previous university studies and a statement of purpose. Tuition fee-paying students and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups. Fees If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees. First tuition fee instalment: SEK 69,000 Total tuition fee: SEK 276,000 Read more about fees. Application deadline 15 January 2026 Application code UU-M5750 Supporting documents In addition to the general supporting documents, you also need to submit a programme-specific application summary sheet . Check the application guide for information on how to apply and what other supporting documents you need to submit. Apply now
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 25134
Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees. First tuition fee instalment: SEK 69,000 Total tuition fee: SEK 276,000 Read more about fees.
Application deadline
Application code
Supporting documents
In addition to the general supporting documents, you also need to submit a programme-specific application summary sheet . Check the application guide for information on how to apply and what other supporting documents you need to submit.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid & Funding Opportunities
A range of funding options may be available to students enrolling at Uppsala University. Explore all options early — many scholarships have deadlines months before programme start.
- University Scholarships: Uppsala University may offer merit-based, need-based, or programme-specific scholarships for postgraduate students. Contact the international or financial aid office for current awards.
- Government Scholarships (): National governments often fund outbound and inbound student mobility. Check your home country's government scholarship schemes (e.g., national student loan bodies, ministry of education awards).
- International Scholarships: Major funders include: Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright (USA programmes), Chevening (UK), Erasmus+ (Europe), DAAD (Germany), Campus France, Australia Awards, and many more.
- Employer Sponsorship: Professionals returning to study may negotiate tuition sponsorship with their employer, particularly for MBA or executive programmes.
- Graduate Assistantships / Fellowships: Some universities offer funded research or teaching assistant positions that include a stipend and partial or full tuition waiver.
- External Foundations: Rotary Foundation, Aga Khan Foundation, Ford Foundation, and many discipline-specific bodies fund postgraduate study globally.
- Payment Plans: Flexible instalment plans may allow you to spread tuition payments across the academic year.
About Uppsala University
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
Uppsala University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 15 January 2026
- Start Date August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months