Computational Linguistics / Computerlinguistik University of Tübingen

ISCL is a leading international programme focusing on computational linguistics, which is the interdisciplinary combination of linguistics and computer science.

The programme includes the practical side (programming, data structures and algorithms) as well as the linguistic foundations (morphology, phonology, syntax, and semantics). On this basis, courses establish the link between the practical, the empirical, and the theoretical sides, and they investigate current research topics and applications in computational linguistics.

An internship in a company or in-house is included in the degree programme. The programme also includes key qualification courses, such as language courses or additional courses in technology and tools.

The BA ISCL programme offers the broad and solid basis of knowledge needed to engage with research at MA (or PhD) level as well as the skills needed to successfully work as a computational linguist in the expanding language technology industry.

During the first four semesters, our students have a clearly defined schedule of introductory and advanced courses. These include courses in programming and linguistic analysis as well as courses establishing the link between computer science and linguistics. A four-week internship is an obligatory component of the first two years. So-called key qualification courses such as additional computer classes or career training are part of the programme. In the final two semesters, students freely choose advanced seminars. During the last semester, students complete the Bachelor's thesis.

A four-week internship is obligatory. Our advisers will assist you in finding an appropriate internship. In the past, our students have done internships at IBM, HP, Daimler, and the European Media Lab, to name just a few. The internship should be completed by the beginning of the fifth semester.

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Enrolment fees at the University of Tübingen are currently about 200 EUR per semester. This includes use of local public transport free of charge from Monday to Friday in the evening, on weekends and on public holidays. In addition, students may purchase a semester ticket for unlimited use of public transport in the city of Tübingen and the surrounding area (currently about 160 EUR).

Estimated basic student expenses are about 1,000 EUR per month according to the Tübingen Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk”), including rent for student accommodation. Rent for private accommodation will be more expensive.

There are a number of positions for student research assistants in our department, and we traditionally fill these positions with participants from the ISCL programme.

Accommodation is available through the Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk“) or on the private market. Rooms in student accommodation cost approx. 250 to 480 EUR per month. As Tübingen is a very attractive place to live, private accommodation is more expensive and can take some effort to find. To make sure you find a suitable place to live, you should start looking as early as possible.

We recommend you apply for student accommodation through the “Studierendenwerk” at the same time that you apply for admission to the Bachelor's programme (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/halls-of-residence-tuebingen/ and https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/faqs/) and send in a copy of your notification of admission as soon as you have received it. (Your application won’t be processed before the “Studierendenwerk” has received proof of your admission.)

For further information, check out the “Studierendenwerk” pages on housing in Tübingen (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/housing-infos/).