The Ohio State University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, preferably in linguistics, computer science, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0; relevant coursework or programming experience is often required.

About This Program

This program trains students in the concepts and methods of computational linguistics for careers in language-based technologies.

Career Outcomes

Gain natural language processing skills to advance as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI

• 1. NLP Engineer
• 2. Computational Linguist
• 3. Data Scientist (Language Tech)
• 4. AI Research Analyst

What You'll Learn

• Develop algorithms for parsing and analyzing natural language syntax
• Apply machine learning techniques to linguistic datasets
• Build statistical models for language processing tasks
• Evaluate computational tools for semantics and discourse analysis

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum integrates computer science and linguistics, focusing on speech recognition, natural language processing, and language technology creation.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as research institutions and language technology firms.

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, preferably in linguistics, computer science, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0; relevant coursework or programming experience is often required.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)