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Linguistics Paderborn University

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
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 modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

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 (2026/2027)

  • 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.

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Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English

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