Linguisticsfull time
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
General Linguistic Science
Admission requirements
For the Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, admission is granted to applicants who a) Have a certificate of a higher education entrance qualification (general or relevant subject-restricted higher education entrance) or a certificate recognised as equivalent by legislation or the responsible state authority, or meet the requirements for applicants considered to be qualified by professional training. b) Have a command of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. If the basic or advanced course in the final two years at Gymnasium has been completed at least by the end of the Year 11 with at least 5 points, proof of English skills may be supplied by submitting the school qualification for admission to higher education. English skills can also be demonstrated, for example by a TOEFL (internet-based, 87 points) or Cambridge ESOL (FCE) certificate. Proof of language skills is a requirement of enrolment.
Lecture period
- 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International Office
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International Office
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22 March - 15.04.2025.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22 March - 15.04.2025.
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International Office
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International Office
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 21.09.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 21.09.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English