Course
European Masters Program in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT)
Degree awarded
Double degree program, respective local MSc/MA awarded, joint diploma supplement issued
Address
Coordinator: LCT Administration, Saarland University, C72, 66041 Saarbrücken, Germany
Telephone
+49-6813 024 352
E-mail address
lct-info(at)coli.uni-saarland.de
Type of course
Full time study
Length of course
4 semesters
Language of tuition
English
Date of commencement
September of the intake year
Application deadline
Generally February of the intake year, see the home page for details https://lct-master.org/
Class size
Approximately 20 per intake, distributed among the seven partner universities
Cost / fees
EU students: Euro 4,250/year
Non-EU students: Euro 8,500/year
Student grants / Financial assistance
The programme is co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union and awards Erasmus Mundus scholarships to selected EU and non-EU applicants. Each year, approximately 5 scholarships will be awarded to EU students; approximately 10 to non-EU students. Additional scholarships will be available for targeted non-EU regions of the world.
The scholarship covers the program fees directly.
Accommodation
Dormitory or open-market housing
Major recruiters of graduates of our programmes
Approximately half of graduates go on to PhD studies in Europe and worldwide, while the other half finds employment in industry in LCT-related positions, including research&development at major players, such as Google, Amazon, Facebook, Nuance, DeepMind.
Exchange partner schools
Each partner below participates in the Erasmus+ exchange program:
Saarland University, Germany (Coordinator)
University of Lorraine, France
Charles University, Czech Republic
University of Malta, Malta
University of Trento, Italy
University of Groningen, Netherlands
University of the Basque Country, Spain
Student profile
1. Ratio of National / International students -
Approximately 25% European students, 75% Non-European students
2. Ratio of Men / Women -
Approximately 50% men 50% women
3. Age range - 21-35 years.
Programme Director
Prof. Dr. Josef van Genabith
Contact details for application
Bobbye Pernice
LCT Administration, Saarland University, C72, 66041 Saarbrücken, Germany
Telephone +49-6813024352
E-mail lct-info(at)coli.uni-saarland.de