The MS in Computational Linguistics at Montclair State University (New Jersey, USA) is accepting applications for Fall 2026. This interdisciplinary program is jointly offered by the Departments of Linguistics and the School of Computing, combining theoretical linguistics with training in NLP, machine learning, and language technologies.
*About the Program:*
*Cutting-edge coursework:* The curriculum integrates NLP, corpus linguistics, annotation, machine learning, deep learning, and large language models (LLMs), alongside strong foundations in syntax, semantics, and phonetics.
*Research-active faculty: *Faculty research spans NLP, speech processing, and computational modeling of language learning and processing. Areas of work include figurative language, psycholinguistically informed approaches, multilingual and low-resource NLP, corpus development and annotation, and machine learning, including transformer-based methods. Students may participate in ongoing research and lab-based projects, including work in dedicated research labs (NLP Lab, Corpus Linguistics Lab, and Experimental Linguistics Lab).
*Interdisciplinary training:* As a joint program between Linguistics and the School of Computing, the curriculum integrates coursework in programming, data structures, and machine learning with linguistics and NLP.
*Flexible pathways:* The program is open to students from any academic background, with preparatory coursework available as needed.
*Industry relevance:* An active Industry Advisory Board helps align the curriculum with current needs in AI and language technology, and supports connections to internships, applied projects, and career opportunities.
*Career outcomes:* A growing alumni network supports placements across industry, government, and academia.
*Location:* Montclair, NJ is approximately 12 miles from New York City, providing direct access to a major hub for tech, AI, and research opportunities.
*Funding:* A limited number of graduate assistantship positions will be available for Fall 2026, awarded on a competitive, merit basis.
More information and application details: https://www.montclair.edu/academics/programs/ms-computational-linguistics/
Please feel free to share this announcement with interested students and colleagues.
For questions, email
Dr. Libby Barak (M.S. in Computational Linguistics Program Coordinator) at barakl@montclair.edu or
Dr. Anna Feldman (Chair of Linguistics) at feldmana@montclair.edu.
*Anna Feldman, Ph.D.* Professor of Linguistics https://www.montclair.edu/linguistics/and Computer Science https://www.montclair.edu/school-of-computing/ Chair of Linguistics
Phone: *973-655-7500* Email: *feldmana@montclair.edu* feldmana@montclair.edu
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