Master of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette

University Rank:#88

The Languages and Cultures is a Master degree offered by Purdue University at its main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Master of Languages and Cultures

Purdue's School of Languages and Cultures offers graduate degrees in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Linguistics graduate programs are available at the School of Interdisciplinary Studies within the College of Liberal Arts.

While graduate students must be proficient in at least one of the four languages (French, German, Japanese, or Spanish), they will have the opportunity to take coursework toward their degree with the broader faculty in the School of Languages and Cultures. Seminars are offered in exciting cross-cultural fields such as:

Media Studies
Cognitive Studies
Afro-Hispanic and Francophone Studies
Popular Culture
Post/Colonial and Border Studies
Critical Theory

Graduate student cohorts in Purdue's School of Languages and Cultures are small and congenial, providing many chances for collaboration with students and faculty across multiple languages and interdisciplinary research areas. Contact us for more information or to arrange a campus visit!

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University

Entry Requirements

Degree Required: Completion of baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration as a graduate student.
Required Academic Transcripts: Transcripts in English from every institution of higher education attended regardless of degree completion.
Required Proof of Degree: Diploma not required unless degree conferral is not listed on transcript.
English Proficiency Requirement: Required. See the English Proficiency Requirements page for further information.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University

For all applicants:

Create an Application Account to start your application.
Choose up to 3 campuses and/or graduate majors in priority order. Note: Not all graduate programs offer a third-choice option. (List of available third choice graduate majors.)
Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (examples of tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).
Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.
Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program.
Pay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for nondegree or teacher license applicants).

For degree-seeking applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.
Submit a statement of purpose. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, be sure your statement of purpose is all-inclusive, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.
Provide three Letters of Recommendation or the number required by your graduate program. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.

For nondegree applicants:

Provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree (may be a transcript, copy of a diploma or a letter from your college/university verifying the degree).

For graduate certificate/teacher license applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.

CHECK YOUR STATUS

Log in to your Online Application Account.
If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, Check Your Application Status for each graduate program
Contact your Graduate Program directly with any questions.

Master of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette