Linguistics in Netherlands at VU Netherlands




University Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Netherlands)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Type Public Research
Program Type Full time
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 2 years
Students 23,656
Learn more about Linguistics in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Similar Programs
MA in European Politics in a Global Perspective
University of Groningen

MSc in Technology and Operations Management
University of Groningen

Democracy, Power and Inequality
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

MA in History
University of Groningen

MA in Multilingualism
University of Groningen

Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Tilburg University

Linguistics
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Chinese Studies (MA) (120EC)
Leiden University

MA in Linguistics(General Linguistics)
Radboud University Nijmegen

MSc in Population Studies
University of Groningen

Detailed Information of Linguistics in Netherlands at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Program Overview for Linguistics in Netherlands:

The programme is designed to equip the next generation of humanities researchers with the tools to design innovative, imaginative research across disciplines. In close collaboration with highly acclaimed research groups, you’ll develop techniques to connect your research with current societal challenges, and to communicate the results to a broad audience.

You’ll benefit from the extensive network our teams have built up with heritage institutions, research institutes, NGOs and business partners, for internships and embedded research projects.

Human Language Technology students have collaborated with professors in research projects to improve the recovery of patients after COVID-19, using their text-mining skills. 

These are the international student eligibility for the Linguistics in Netherlands

The Humanities Research Master's programme is aimed at talented students who are exceptionally motivated to be trained in aEUROemic methods in their specific field of humanities. To be admitted to the programme, the student should have a Bachelor's degree in an aEUROemic degree related to their chosen specialisation. The student should also have a proficient level of aEUROemic English, proof of excellent study results and clear motivation for doing aEUROemic research.

The two-year Research Master's is a good option for students who are interested in pursuing a PhD after their Master's, but also more in general for students who cherish critical attitude, arrive at original lines of questioning based on a profound knowledge of their research subject, and wish to develop their research skills.

Admission is based on a strict selection procedure. The Faculty's Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application. For further details regarding the admission requirements, see the Teaching and Examination Regulations.

Additional admission requirements per specialization

Additional admission requirements for the specialization Critical Studies in Art and Cultures
To be admitted to the programme, the student should have a Bachelor's degree in art history, architectural history, design studies, media studies, or a related aEUROemic degree.

Additional admission requirements for the specialization Global History
To be admitted to the programme, the student should have a Bachelor's degree in history, European studies, anthropology, political sciences, cultural studies, or a related aEUROemic degree.

Additional admission requirements for the specialization Literature and Contested Spaces
To be admitted to the programme, the student should have a Bachelor's degree in literary studies, classical languages, modern languages (German, English, French, Dutch), cultural studies with a literary profile, or a related aEUROemic degree.

Additional admission requirements for the specialization Linguistics
Human Language Technology: to be admitted to the programme, the student should have a Bachelor's degree in linguistics, computer science, or a related aEUROemic degree.

Forensic Linguistics: to be admitted to the programme, the student should have a Bachelor's degree in linguistics or a related bachelor's degree.

Additional admission requirements for the specialization Philosophy

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Linguistics

The Humanities Research Master programme is aimed at talented students who are exceptionally motivated to be trained in aEUROemic methods in their specific field of humanities. To be admitted to the programme, you should have:

  • a Bachelor's degree in an aEUROemic degree related to their chosen specialisation.
  • a proficient level of aEUROemic English,
  • proof of excellent study results: outstanding grade for your Bachelor's thesis (7.5 or higher), and an average of no less than 7.5 for a relevant selection of your Bachelor's programme (to be decided by the Admission Board).
  • and clear motivation for doing aEUROemic research.

These are the test eligibilities for the Linguistics to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Linguistics in Netherlands: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Linguistics in Netherlands.

Items Costs
Application Fees €100.00
Tuition Fees €14,762.00 /year
Living Cost €7,200.00/year
(€650.00/month)
Student Earning €7,680.00/year
You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16hours * 4 Weeks* 12months* 10 euro/h + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Linguistics in Netherlands.

Items Costs
Application Fees €100.00
Tuition Fees €2,143.00 /year
Living Cost €7,200.00/year
(€650.00/month)
Student Earning €7,680.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16hours * 4 Weeks* 12months* 10 euro/h + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour.

Every international degree programme has its own International Student Advisor(s), also called ISAs, who are happy to help you during the application process. The ISA will be your main point of contact and can help with questions about the programme, admission requirements or the application procedure. Find your ISA

Program Information Inquiry

Please sign up to send email directly to universities.

Save program