Overview

It was established in 2002 as Linguistisches Internationales Promotionsprogramm (LIPP) and offers a program for doctoral candidates of all linguistic disciplines at the LMU.

The systematically structured program addresses highly qualified graduates from Germany and abroad who wish to obtain a doctoral degree within three years in a research-oriented and interdisciplinary doctoral program. Professors from 13 linguistic disciplines represent a broad and inter-related range of theoretical positions, methodological approaches and practical orientation.

Features

The Class of Language at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich provides:

a research-oriented and systematically structured interdisciplinary syllabus

an individual and intensive advisory support for doctoral candidates

a variety of opportunities for exchanges among doctoral candidates, professors and international visiting scholars

the opportunity to jointly organize international conferences with other doctoral candidates

funding for international research stays and conference trips

the possibility of pursuing a binational double doctorate through the procedure "cotutelle de thèse"

Programme Structure

Curriculum

The goal of the Class of Language’s concept of supervision and training is to lead doctoral candidates to the completion of their degrees within three years.

This is accomplished by adhering to the work plan and schedule agreed upon admission to the program, a plan which is regularly monitored by the candidate together with the supervisory team and adjusted if necessary.

At the center of the program is the doctoral colloquium, where doctoral candidates discuss their work in progress with peers and professors from the Class of Language.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

Language Studies View 3 other PhDs in Language Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University degree graded as above average (Master of Arts (“with thesis”), Magister Artium, diploma, state board examination, Maîtrise, Laurea, ect.) with a major in one of the following program subjects: General Linguistics and Language Typology, Theoretical Linguistics, Phonetics, Psycholinguistics, English Linguistics, Romance Linguistics, Slavic Linguistics, German as a foreign language, German Linguistics, Comparative and Indo-European Linguistics, Finno-Ugric / Uralic Studies, Albanian Studies, Cognitive and Cultural Linguistics, or comparable degrees

The grade of final thesis must not fall below a 2,50. The same requirement applies to the overall grade (verification needed).

Working knowledge in European academic languages (ideally three, at least two, one of them must be German; knowledge of a non-European academic language is an asset)

Willingness to actively participate in a structured doctoral program

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies, only a semester fee of 152,30 €.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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