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Linguistics degrees in Hungary

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Study a Linguistics degree in Hungary in 2025

Linguistics is the study of human language or languages. As an academic discipline, linguistics can be classified as a social science, natural science, cognitive science or one of the humanities. The classification will depend on where you choose to study, and the content of your specific course. Most linguistics degrees will cover the science of language and how it has evolved over time. As a linguist, you will be able to analyse languages, looking at all of the elements that make a language what it is.

During a Linguistics degree, you will study a range of topics. Some modules you might study include:

  • Phonology
  • Semantics
  • Typology
  • Analysing Grammar
  • Experimental Phonetics

Study in Hungary

With a long and rich history in higher education, universities in Hungary offer high quality degrees to international students, and put special focus on making sure that they are an attractive choice for students from across the world. The Hungarian higher education system has a good reputation for high performance within the fields of science, medicine and dentistry. Universities in Hungary follow the Bologna Process, meaning that your degree will be recognised across Europe and the rest of the world.

See our detailed guide to studying in Hungary for international students.

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