The core programme will be held in English. Selected optional courses can be held in German. The MA Computational Linguistics is an international Master's course of study and can be completed entirely in English.
EU students: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study/management-studies/tuition-fees
Non-EU students: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study/management-studies/tuition-fees/tuition-fees-international-students
The websites of the university and the institute provide a comprehensive overview:
The Master's degree programme in Computational Linguistics at Heidelberg University covers the following topics:
Whilst computer science, mathematics, and linguistics provide a theoretical basis for computational linguistics, the central concern of the subject is the creation of algorithms to process and analyse linguistic content. Theoretical and practical elements of computational linguistics are inextricably linked, as theoretical insights are integrated into usable programmes. The symbiosis of theory and practice lends computational linguistics the character of an engineering science. The unique objective of computational linguistics is the development of linguistic algorithms. Computational linguists create statistical models or apply methods from artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve a particular technological result. Learning, research, and invention are key components of a computational linguist's work.
The Master's degree programme in Computational Linguistics enables students to further the knowledge they have gained in a preceding Bachelor's degree programme in Computational Linguistics or a strongly related subject. Students can choose between a research theme or a specialisation theme, or they can combine computational linguistics with a secondary subject.
In all cases, the academic course will include modules from the various subdisciplines:
Throughout the degree programme, students also attend colloquia focussing on computational linguistics, in which guest speakers from Germany and abroad present on relevant topics. Advanced Master's students may also present their Master's theses in a colloquium.
The MA programme can be studied in different variants:
English versions of the module catalogue and the module overview can be found here:
The integration of a study abroad unit is possible.
EU students: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study/management-studies/tuition-fees
Non-EU students: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study/management-studies/tuition-fees/tuition-fees-international-students
Approx. 170 EUR
Approx. 750 EUR per month
Bachelor's degree (or comparable) in Computational Linguistics from a German or recognised international university. Computational Linguistics has to constitute at least 50% of the degree. A Bachelor's degree in a strongly related subject (such as Artificial Intelligence) might also fulfil these requirements. Details on the admission criteria can be found here: www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de/english/programofstudy/ma/admission/.
letter of motivation (in English)
Applicants who are non-native English speakers must prove sufficient English skills, e.g. by achieving a score of 90 or better (out of 120) in the TOEFL iBT test, reaching Level B2 of the CEFR, taking language courses on the UNIcert level, or providing school certificates.
Universität Heidelberg
Dezernat Internationale Beziehungen
z. Hd. Zulassungsstelle für internationale Studienbewerber/innen
Seminarstr. 2
69117 Heidelberg
Germany
Further information on the application process:
www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de/english/programofstudy/ma/admission/
The department offers student jobs, such as undergraduate teaching on a semester-by-semester basis or contracts for student assistants for research projects.
Accommodation is available through student services or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 220 EUR. Private accommodation can be found online at: http://www.wg-gesucht.de.
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