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100 Best colleges for Linguistics in the United States

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the United States ranked based on their research performance in Linguistics. A graph of 67.1M citations received by 2.28M academic papers made by 1,250 universities in the United States was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. Stanford University

For Linguistics

2. Harvard University

3. University of California - Berkeley

4. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

6. University of Washington - Seattle

7. Cornell University

8. University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

9. University of Pennsylvania

10. University of California - Los Angeles

11. Carnegie Mellon University

12. Columbia University

13. University of Wisconsin - Madison

14. Johns Hopkins University

15. Yale University

16. University of California-San Diego

17. New York University

18. Pennsylvania State University

19. University of Southern California

20. University of Texas at Austin

21. Ohio State University

22. University of Chicago

23. Princeton University

24. University of Maryland - College Park

25. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

26. University of Pittsburgh

27. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

28. Rutgers University - New Brunswick

29. University of California - San Francisco

30. University of Arizona

31. Michigan State University

32. Arizona State University - Tempe

33. Northwestern University

34. Boston University

35. University of Iowa

36. University of California - Davis

37. University of Florida

38. Washington University in St Louis

39. Duke University

40. University of California - Irvine

41. University of Virginia

42. Vanderbilt University

43. University of California - Santa Barbara

44. Georgia Institute of Technology

45. Purdue University

46. Texas A&M University - College Station

47. University of Rochester

48. University of Illinois at Chicago

49. University of Utah

50. Emory University

51. University of Massachusetts - Amherst

52. Iowa State University

53. University of Colorado Boulder

54. California Institute of Technology

55. University at Buffalo

56. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

57. University of Missouri - Columbia

58. Florida State University

59. Stony Brook University

60. Brown University

61. Georgetown University

62. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

63. University of Connecticut

64. University of Oregon

65. Providence College

66. University of Miami

67. Brigham Young University - Provo

68. University of Kentucky

69. North Carolina State University at Raleigh

70. Case Western Reserve University

71. University of Georgia

72. University of South Florida

73. University of Tennessee - Knoxville

74. Temple University

75. University of Cincinnati

76. University of Alabama at Birmingham

77. University of Kansas

78. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

79. Indiana University - Bloomington

80. University of South Carolina - Columbia

81. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

82. University of Notre Dame

83. Baylor College of Medicine

84. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

85. Wayne State University

86. University of Houston

87. Tufts University

88. Syracuse University

89. University of California - Santa Cruz

90. Dartmouth College

91. University of Delaware

92. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

93. George Washington University

94. George Mason University

95. Georgia State University

96. Seattle University

97. University of New Mexico

98. University of Nebraska - Lincoln

99. Northeastern University

100. Rice University

The best cities to study Linguistics in the United States based on the number of universities and their ranks are Stanford , Cambridge , Berkeley , and Ann Arbor .

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Doctoral Program

The Ph.D. program emphasizes rigorous theoretical work that has at its base a firm empirical foundation in language data. 

Students are provided with a broad-based background in linguistics, teaching experience in the classroom and other forums, and opportunities for original and high-quality research.  Our Ph.D. students write dissertations on a wide range of topics spanning and bridging many subareas of the field.  See our Ph.D. Alumni  page for dissertation titles and job placement information.

Overview of the Program

Through the completion of advanced coursework and strong methodological and analytical training, the Ph.D. program prepares students to make original contributions to knowledge in linguistics, to articulate the results of their work, and to demonstrate its significance to linguistics and related fields.  At every stage in the program, students are encouraged to present and publish their research and to develop active professional profiles. 

Students generally complete the program in five years

• Coursework in core areas of linguistics, chosen by each student in consultation with faculty advisors to build the foundation that best suits their interests and goals.
• Fall Quarter: Includes seminar to introduce students to the research of faculty in the department
• Winter Quarter: Includes participation in small research groups or in one-on-one apprenticeships
• Spring Quarter: Includes beginning to work on the first of 2 qualifying research papers

Years 2 and 3

• Balance shifts from coursework to development of research skills
• Students complete two qualifying papers and then selects a principal advisor and committee for their dissertation by the end of year 3.

Years 4 and 5

• Devoted to dissertation and advanced research

Teaching Experience

As they move through the Ph.D. program, students also gain teaching experience by serving as teaching assistants in their second, third, and fourth year of graduate study. They also have access to the many programs provided by Stanford's Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning , including the varied resources of the Teaching Commons .

Offers of admission to the Linguistics Ph.D. program include funding for the full five years of doctoral study, including tuition and stipend, regardless of citizenship. 

We also encourage our applicants to apply for as many external fellowships and scholarships as they are eligible for; a compilation of funding opportunities for Linguistics graduate students can be found on our  Fellowship and Funding Information page .  Applicants should note that the deadlines for these fellowships are typically in the fall of the year prior to admission.

In addition, the  Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) program is designed to build a multidisciplinary community of Stanford graduate students dedicated to finding creative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Join dozens of  Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences students  who gain valuable leadership skills in a multidisciplinary, multicultural community as  Knight-Hennessy Scholars . KHS admits up to 100 applicants each year from across Stanford’s seven graduate schools, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare them to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders ready to address complex global challenges. As a scholar, you join a distinguished cohort, participate in up to three years of KHS's leadership program, and receive full funding for up to three years of your PhD studies at Stanford. Candidates of any country may apply. KHS applicants must have earned their first undergraduate degree within the last seven years, and must apply to both a Stanford graduate program and to KHS. Stanford PhD students may also apply to KHS during their first year of PhD enrollment. If you aspire to be a leader in your field, we invite you to apply. The KHS application deadline is October 9, 2024. Learn more about  KHS admission .

Additional information is available about the student budget , Stanford graduate fellowships , and other support programs .

Outside the classroom, there are many opportunities, both formal and informal, for the discussion of linguistic issues and ongoing research, including colloquia, workshops, and reading groups.

Partnership Opportunities

Although not part of the formal doctoral program, there are numerous opportunities for research and development work at the Center for the Study of Language and Information and  off-campus at local companies.  

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We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:

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If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual postgraduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.

You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).

You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.

• Option to study full time (36 months) or part time (48 months)
• Study on campus in Lancaster or by distance
• Opportunity to undertake additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme
• Submit in traditional or alternative (by research article) format

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements.

Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the proposed research, with an average of at least 60% for UK MAs.

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a related subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education.

If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.

Additional Requirements

As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be found on the department's PhD study page.

English Language Requirements

We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.

We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications .

We do not offer pre-sessional English language programmes for this programme.

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The main components of the Linguistics Ph.D. program are as follows:

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All requirements, including two generals papers, should ideally be completed by the end of the third year, but in no case later than the end of the fourth. The dissertation prospectus is due on October 15 of the fall term of the fourth year. Failure to meet program requirements in a timely fashion may result in termination of candidacy. 

First-year students are advised by the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) until they select a major field from the regular departmental faculty. Thereafter, progress toward completion of the Ph.D. requirements continues to be monitored by the DGS, but primary responsibility for overseeing study shifts to the major advisor. Students are free to change their major advisor at any time. By the end of the second year they should also select a co-advisor, who serves as a secondary advisor and faculty mentor.

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A B+ average must be maintained in each year of graduate study. Grades below B- cannot be counted toward departmental requirements; two grades below B- in required courses will result in termination of candidacy. Ordinarily, a grade of Incomplete can only be converted into a letter grade if the work is made up before the end of the following term. No grade of Incomplete can be used to satisfy a departmental requirement.   No two programs of study are alike, but students should typically plan to complete the requirements for the degree according to the timetable below. Departures from this schedule must be approved by the main advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.   Years G1 and G2: Course requirements are satisfied. By the end of the G2 year, the first generals paper should be well underway.   Year G3: Teaching duties begin. The first generals paper should be defended before the end of the fall term, and the second generals paper by the end of the spring term.   Year G4: Teaching duties continue. A thesis prospectus, naming a dissertation committee, is due on October 15 of the fall term; the committee must be chaired or co-chaired by a member of the Department of Linguistics and must include at least two members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Dissertation Completion Fellowship applications are due at midyear.   Year G5: The thesis is completed and defended in the spring.

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Graduate students who have completed two years of residence, who have fulfilled all the course requirements and language requirements for the Ph.D., and who have successfully defended one Generals paper, are eligible to petition for a Master’s (A.M.) degree.  

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3-4 years full-time; Up to 7 years part-time

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The PhD in Linguistics examines language and linguistic backgrounds from all over the world, through an interdisciplinary approach. Ranked 9th in the UK for Linguistics The Complete University Guide 2024, Warwick's Department of Applied Linguistics offers you the opportunity to research your chosen area of linguistics.

Course overview

Working under the expert guidance of a supervisor, PhD students design and pursue an individual research project shaped by their own personal, academic, or professional needs and interests. They participate in seminars and other activities in a diverse and vibrant research community, and disseminate their work through conference presentations and publications to both academic and non-academic audiences.

Teaching and learning

PhD researchers are individually mentored by academic supervisors from the beginning of their journey. They also participate in weekly research seminars in Year One to develop their skills and understanding in relation to research issues and approaches, methods of data collection and analysis, and research ethics.

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements.

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Linguistics, Languages or a relevant discipline and a Master's degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or a relevant discipline.

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• IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with a 7.0 in Writing).

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Additional requirements

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Our research

We are committed to interdisciplinary research that can make a real difference to society and people’s lives by informing policy, changing practice, and challenging perceptions. Current research strengths in the department are:

• Language learning and teaching
• Working, relating, and adapting across cultures
• Language teacher education and development
• Professional and workplace communication
• Language structure, variation and change

Full details of our research interests  are listed on the Applied Linguistics web pages .

You can also read our general University research proposal guidance.

Find a supervisor

If you are interested in studying for a PhD within the Department of Applied Linguistics, in the first instance please contact our Postgraduate Research Studies Admission Tutor, Professor Stephanie Schnurr, [email protected] .

Please send them the following documents so we can then follow things up and, if appropriate, consult with a potential supervisor:

• A detailed research proposal for the PhD project you wish to undertake
• An up-to-date CV
• A copy of your Master’s degree transcript, with all your grades, including for your dissertation (or an interim transcript)
• A recent IELTS certificate if available (we require level 7.0 overall with 7.0 in the writing component)

To avoid confusion and additional delay, please do not contact staff members directly.

If you have explored our Applied Linguistics Staff Directory and have identified a potential individual whose research interests and publications relate closely to your research topic, please share their name(s) with the Postgraduate Research Studies Admission Tutor when you contact him.

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If you are applying for the degree of MPhil/PhD, you need to submit a research proposal with the form. The proposal should indicate your intended research area and outline a plan for the work to be undertaken.

You should justify the planned research by reference both to the literature and your interests or intentions. You should indicate possible research methods and also include a bibliography. The proposal should normally be at least 1500 words long.

If you have completed an MA degree, you may be asked to submit a copy of your dissertation or some course work completed during the programme.

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Applied Linguistics at Warwick

Apply your learning from day one.

With a history dating back to 1983, Applied Linguistics at Warwick has diversified over the years from a main focus on English language teaching and teacher education to include expertise in areas such as: intercultural communication, professional communication, the sociolinguistics of language use, the teaching and learning of languages other than English.

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Our Postgraduate Taught courses

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The application process for courses that start in September and October 2025 will open on 2 October 2024.

For research courses that start in September and October 2025 the application deadline for students who require a visa to study in the UK is 2 August 2025. This should allow sufficient time to complete the admissions process and to obtain a visa to study in the UK.

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Discover where to study with the qs world university rankings by subject 2018: linguistics..

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the best university in the world for studying linguistics for the fifth year running, with only two institutions breaking into the top 20. The University of Chicago and the University of Toronto have both risen two places to 19th and 20th respectively.

Elsewhere in the world, Peking University is the highest-ranked institution in Asia, while the University of Melbourne holds off a challenge from the the Australian National University (ANU) to remain the top institution in Australia.

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Linguistics is the study of language and the examination of one of the brain's most complex and mysterious functions. Our university rankings for Linguistics include Phonology and British Sign Language.

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Our top-ranked department has been recognized for achievements in research that spans syntax, semantics, phonology, language acquisition, computational linguistics, psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics.

In 2019 the QS World University Rankings (previously the Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings) put the University of Maryland at #3 in its ranking of "Linguistics Degrees" worldwide.   In 2010-2011 the National Research Council (NRC) released its first nationwide assessment of graduate programs in 15 years. It is based on a variety of measures, including publications, research grants, academic reputation, student degree completion and employment success. The NRC did not give a single definitive ranking, avoiding the myth that this could be meaningful.

But the data is nonetheless clear. By the NRC metrics, Maryland is as successful as any other linguistics program in the country.

Of course, the rank of a program does not decide how it will suit a particular student. The students who will thrive at Maryland are those who share our vision for the study of language and for collaborative, interdisciplinary research.

In 2007, the Maryland Department of Linguistics was ranked #1 in the nation in the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index (Chronicle of Higher Ed., 1/12/07).

The University of Maryland is among the fastest rising public universities in the nation. In 2008 the Shanghai Jiao Tong Top 500 placed the University of Maryland, College Park, among the top 40 universities in the world, at 37.