The programme is entirely conducted in English (100%).
The average duration is longer than four semesters, especially for students with non-CL (Computational Linguistics) backgrounds.
Working students and students who are unable to study full time due to special conditions (e.g. childcare, care of relatives) have the option to study part time. The standard period of study can be extended up to a maximum of nine semesters.
15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester
EU citizens do not pay tuition, whereas non-EU citizens pay a tuition of 1,500 EUR per semester.
https://www.student.uni-stuttgart.de/en/organizing-studies/formalities/tuition-and-fees/index.html
Dialogue systems, machine translation, search engines and much more – with your Master of Science degree in Computational Linguistics (CL), you can make your contribution to all these fascinating fields!
The programme is offered by the Institute for Natural Language Processing Stuttgart, which is located in Faculty 5: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. It is intended for students from the fields of computational linguistics, computer science, general linguistics and related disciplines. Our programme provides an advanced education to students who wish to widen their knowledge of theories and applications relevant to the automatic processing of written and spoken language.
The programme starts with an intensive class that reviews the basics of computational linguistics. We offer three focus areas in the programme:
In a CL team laboratory in the second semester, students acquire practical skills for typical collaborative project situations. A CL research module in the third semester prepares students for writing their Master's theses.
In addition to the mentioned obligatory modules and the Master's thesis, the programme consists of a wide range of possible elective modules. These are offered by the Institute for Natural Language Processing and by the departments of Computer Science and Linguistics.
FAQ regarding MSc Computational Linguistics and teaching at the IMS
Semester 1: Methods in Computational Linguistics, elective modules
Semester 2: CL team laboratory, elective modules
Semester 3: CL research seminar, elective modules
Semester 4: Master's thesis
There are no obligatory internships, but 6 ECTS credit points can be acquired for a voluntary internship.
EU citizens do not pay tuition, whereas non-EU citizens pay a tuition of 1,500 EUR per semester.
https://www.student.uni-stuttgart.de/en/organizing-studies/formalities/tuition-and-fees/index.html
Approx. 200 EUR per semester
Living expenses amount to about 940 EUR per month. You will have to demonstrate that you have sufficient finances to cover your living expenses for 12 months. EU citizens may apply for state-guaranteed loans during the time of enrolment. For more information, see the links on our websites.
Please check our website on financial aid and scholarships: https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/study/living-in-stuttgart/finances/index.html.
A Bachelor's degree in computational linguistics, natural language processing, computer science, linguistics or a related field is required.
Proof of sufficient English skills (minimum C1 CEFR) must be submitted before the application deadline.
Accepted forms of proof are:
C@mpus organisational platform: https://campus.uni-stuttgart.de/
ILIAS platform contents: https://ilias3.uni-stuttgart.de
15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester
Please follow the application procedure stated on the university’s Admissions Office website.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Best regards,
Your Faculty 5 team
The region is home to numerous companies and offers students many opportunities to get a student job or internship.
Please be aware that it may be challenging to finance your studies solely by working. Non-EU citizens are by law allowed to work for a maximum of 120 days per year. Only students who are employed by the university in one of the institutes or departments ("Studentische/Wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte") are exempt from this regulation, but other restrictions may apply.
For more detailed information, please consult our websites:
International Students: Financing Your Studies and Working During Your Studies.
Both the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and the campus in the centre of Stuttgart have on-site halls of residence. Dorm rooms (ranging from 240 to 350 EUR per month) are furnished. Some are equipped with a sink, and all have access to kitchen and sanitary facilities, telephone and Internet. From the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, the city of Stuttgart can be reached by suburban railway within ten minutes.
Furthermore, the Faculty 5 International Service Point (ISP) is happy to assist you with career-related queries.
Faculty 5 offers extensive support for international students in the fields of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology:
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