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Linguistics Professors and Supervisors in Switzerland

Professors in linguistics in switzerland

97 professors found

University of Fribourg

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Computational Linguistics

Psycholinguistics

Linguistics

Cognitive Linguistics

Diachronic Linguistics

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University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Computational Linguistics

Psycholinguistics

Linguistics

Comparative Linguistics

Cognitive Linguistics

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Computational Linguistics

Psycholinguistics

Language Evolution

Comparative Linguistics

Linguistics

Senior Lecturer / Maître d'enseignement et de recherche

University of Fribourg

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Computational Linguistics

Psycholinguistics

Pragmatic

Cognitive Linguistics

Linguistics

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Historical Linguistics

Computational Linguistics

Romance Languages

Linguistics

Diachronic Linguistics

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Computational Linguistics

Linguistic Anthropology

Linguistics

Dialectology

Morphology

University of Geneva

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Cognitive Neuroscience

Psycholinguistics

Neuroscience

Neurolinguistics

Linguistics

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Computational Linguistics

Historical Linguistics

Morphology

Comparative Linguistics

Cognitive Linguistics

full professor

University of Neuchatel

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Psycholinguistics

Computational Linguistics

Linguistics

Multimodal Communication

Social Behavior

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University of Basel

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The Hermann Paul School of Linguistics (HPSL), jointly connected with the University of Basel in Switzerland and the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg in Germany, offers one Hermann Paul Scholarship for a PhD candidate based in Basel. The successful candidate may start between 1 March and 1 April 2027. The PhD project may focus on English Linguistics, German Linguistics, or Ibero-Romance/Spanish Linguistics. Candidates will join an internationally recognized, inter-university graduate progra...

English Language
German Language
Linguistics
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2 weeks ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Switzerland

EPFL is offering Master Excellence Fellowships in Switzerland for outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . The fellowship is described as fully funded and provides CHF 10,000 per semester plus student housing assistance . It is open to all nationalities and supports study for up to 4 semesters . Relevant fields mentioned in the post include engineering , computer science , AI , data science , biotech , robotics , physics , architect...

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University of Geneva

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PhD position in English Linguistics at the University of Geneva , Switzerland, in the area of formal syntax and morphosyntax . The opening is associated with Prof. Tabea Ihsane in the Department of English Language and Literature. The project should focus on comparative formal syntax or morphosyntax. Eligibility highlights: a Master's degree in English linguistics or linguistics, strong English, and a relevant PhD project proposal. Deadline: 15 February 2027. Start date: 1 August 2027. Intereste...

English Language
Syntax
Linguistics

2 weeks ago

Living costs in Switzerland

Estimated costs in Switzerland.

MonthlyYearly
Switzerland

Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

CHF132

$150/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

CHF845

$960/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

CHF845

$960/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

CHF9.5k

$10,800/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Psycholinguistics

Computational Linguistics

Language Evolution

Linguistics

Comparative Linguistics

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University of Fribourg

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Neuropsychology

Psycholinguistics

Traumatic Brain Injury

Rehabilitation Neuroscience

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Has grant

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Computational Linguistics

Historical Linguistics

Comparative Linguistics

Morphology

Cognitive Linguistics

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