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M.Sc. Natural Language Processing

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Natural Language Processing is an English-taught M.Sc. at the University of Trier over 4 semesters, with no numerus clausus and entry in the winter or summer semester. It is interdisciplinary and covers digitally mediated language in its full breadth, from written text to audiovisual and social media, with a focus on artificial intelligence and computational linguistics. You learn to develop, implement and evaluate computer science methods for analysing and generating language, using techniques such as knowledge graphs, machine learning and deep learning, including large language models, and you work with real data in international teams. The programme prepares you especially for research and development, in academia or industry. It suits graduates in computer science, data science, communication science, linguistics or AI with at least 20 credits each in computer science and in linguistics, media or communication.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Statistics(Mathematics & Statistics)
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Mathematics(Mathematics & Statistics)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Natural Language Processing at University of Trier

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
1.7

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Not required
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Applicants have to provide a letter of motivation with their application.

This letter should not be longer than one DIN A4 page and explain why

the applicant chose Data Science, why the applicant chose Trier University,

and why the applicant is suited for the programme.


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The examination board cannot and does not take letters of recommendation into account in its decision. Therefore, please refrain from sending

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APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

A Bachelor’s degree from a computer science, data science, communication science, linguistics, or artificial intelligence related course of studies is required for this master's program. The decision is made by the examination board on a case-by-case basis.

Also a proof of proficiency in the English language as required by the Enrollment Regulations of the Trier University in its current version (opens in a new tab) is needed.

NEU_Information_for_potential_applicants_DS.pdf (uni-trier.de) (opens in a new tab)

As of 16 May 2024, Trier University does not cooperate with Arbeits- und Servicestelle f¨ur ausl¨andische Studienbewerbung (uniassist e.V.). Therefore, if you want to apply for this programme, you cannot do so using their services

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Natural Language Processing

Programme-specific documents

Chose the ETM you want to apply to and follow the steps in PORTA. You will need to upload the following documents (pdf only) – therefore keep them prepared (Checklist Application ETMs):

University Entrance Qualification (HZB) – in most cases the diploma of your secondary school

Master entrance qualification – in most cases your bachelor certificate including subject and grade overview (diploma supplement including overall GPA). If you have not yet concluded your bachelor:

Transcript of records including overall GPA

If your diploma supplement or transcript of records does not include an overall GPA: Other official document stating your overall cumulative GPA

Proof of payment of the evaluation fee

Scan or photo of your identity card or passport

Proof of English language proficiency

Statement concerning studies at previously attended universities, abroad or in Germany

Tabular resume (gap free)

APS Certificate for applicants from China, Vietnam and India

Applicants from Pakistan: Make sure all certificates and transcrips show the HEC stamp

Applicants to Master of Data Science and Applied Statistics: Motivation letter

Formal admission requirements

In order to fulfil the formal admission requirements for admission to a master course at Trier University, applicants who have completed a Bachelor in India must provide all of the following documents by the end of the respective application deadline (usually May 31st for winter semester / January 15th for summer semester):

proof of English language proficiency (MOI or similar is not sufficient)

proof of payment of the evaluation fee (Uni Assist report or payment slip of APS is not sufficient)

APS certificate (APS application form is not sufficient)

Certificate of completed 4-year Bachelor or 4-year Honours Bachelor course including final transcript showing all 8 semesters and a final passing grade

If a 3-year specialised or 3-year Honours Bachelor course has been completed, you must in addition show proof of (at least) 1 year successful Master course - hand in Bachelor certificate, Bachelor transcript and transcript of at least 2 semesters at Master level

If only a 3-year Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts (without any specialisation) has been completed, no admission can be granted.

Admissions office checks all documents. If one of the above listed proofs is missing, the application will not be processed.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Natural Language Processing at University of Trier

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

70 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Universität Trier | D-54286 Trier

Trier University

Universitätsring 15

54296 Trier, Germany

+49 651 201-0

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

250 EUR

per semester

Application fee

70 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,404 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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