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448 Best Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Universities in the United States 2026

This ranks Languages & Linguistics bachelor’s degrees in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants choosing an undergraduate route into language study, translation, literacy, or related fields.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

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1

HA

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Private University

★ 79 QS World #4 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yr
Founded: 1636

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MU

Marywood University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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XU

Xavier University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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UT

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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UM

University of Mary Washington

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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BW

Baldwin Wallace University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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CS

California State University Channel Islands

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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WN

Western New England University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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KU

King University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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MV

Mississippi Valley State University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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SU

Stevenson University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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MU

Maryville University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Harvard University, Marywood University, Xavier University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Languages & Linguistics cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Languages & Linguistics abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

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your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Languages & Linguistics at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Languages & Linguistics is an undergraduate course that suits applicants who want structured study after school and before a specialist postgraduate route. In this set, the decision is between a broad range of public universities and a smaller number of private options, so the fit depends on your budget, preferred setting, and how much institutional detail you need before applying.

The list mixes public universities with private ones, and only one institution has a published city in the facts: Cambridge. One private university has a published tuition figure of USD 48,500 minimum, while tuition is not published for the others, so those costs need confirmation directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the exact tuition for any university without a published fee, the campus city where it matters to you, and the programme structure for the specific Languages & Linguistics bachelor’s degree you want. You should also confirm admission requirements, because those are not provided for these universities.