Overview

Cognitive Science of Language from University of Nova Gorica curriculum is based on the scientific thesis that the endowment for language is encoded in the human biological make-up as a system with computational properties. As such, the program emphasizes integration of analytical tools of modern formal theoretical linguistics and methods of experimental sciences such as psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics which concern themselves with studying the psychological and neurological reality of language.

Students at Cognitive Science of Language from University of Nova Gorica will be able to perform the following kinds of activities:

academic and research work in the area of formal linguistics, psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics

work in applied linguistics that can be used in high-tech and IT companies, including language technologies, language engineering etc.

professional work in media, editorial houses and governmental offices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in linguistic theory

Noun phrase syntax

Current trends in semantics and pragmatics

Current trends in syntax

Signal analysis for linguists

Formal analysis of a selected language family

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-24 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nova Gorica, Slovenia

Disciplines

Language Studies Cognitive Science Linguistics

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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

Have completed a 2nd cycle master’s study preogramme;

Have completed at least a four-year academic undergraduate programme accredited with 240 ECTS credits;

Have completed a uniform five year master’s study programme accredited with 300 ECTS credits;

Have completed a specialization after previously finished professional study programme, and had passed additional study obligations within 30 to 60 ECTS credit points;

Have completed an equivalent program abroad;

The certificate of education

A court-certified translation of the education certificate from the previous indent into the Slovenian or English language.

Annual report cards, transcripts, a diploma supplement or some other evidence on the contents and duration of education;

A short chronological description of the entire education, prepared and signed by the holder of the education certificate or his / her legal representative;

Motivattion letter and CV.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Nova Gorica

Slovenia

515 - 730 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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