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448 Best Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics Universities in the United States

Of the 448 Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics universities in the United States, Harvard University ranks highest at #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13). The universities on this list offer 1,161 matching courses between them.

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3Top pick
UC University of Chicago logo
QS World #13 #7 in United States United States

University of Chicago

Public University · 8 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

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#13 QS World University Rankings 2026
#7 in United States
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DU Duke University logo
QS World #26 #14 in United States United States

Duke University

Public University · 10 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

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#26 QS World University Rankings 2026
#14 in United States
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UM University of Minnesota-Twin Cities logo
QS World #203 #50 in United States Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Public University · 7 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

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USD 38,362/yrTuition (indicative)
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31,855Students
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#203 QS World University Rankings 2025
#50 in United States
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UV University of Virginia, Charlottesville logo
QS World #275 #61 in United States United States

University of Virginia, Charlottesville

Public University · 17 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

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#275 QS World University Rankings 2026
#61 in United States
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QS World #452 #98 in United States United States

State University of New York at Stony Brook

Public University · 13 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

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#452 QS World University Rankings 2026
#98 in United States
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Public Languages & Linguistics universities

How these universities are ranked

36 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations). 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

444 are public and 4 private (99% public). By location, Massachusetts (3), Minnesota (2) and Missouri (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Harvard University, founded in 1636. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Languages & Linguistics (1,131), English Language (18), English Literature (3) and Linguistics (2). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 14 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Virginia, Charlottesville offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 19 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and St Olaf College the most at USD 59,760; the middle of the range is about USD 22,870. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics?

Harvard University (QS World #5), Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in the United States?

444 public and 4 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics online with a university in the United States?

14 of these courses are listed as online.

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