Languages Taught at UW-Madison
The languages listed below are either taught on a regular basis or have been offered in the recent past. The exact number of languages offered each year varies depending on factors such as student interest, instructor availability, and funding. Some courses are offered through partnerships with other universities.
If you need to take a language for your College of Letters & Science (L&S) requirement, make sure you choose a language that will be offered through the 3rd- or 4th-semester level.
Modern Languages
Ancient/Classical Languages
Other Languages
Don’t see a particular language? Learn about other languages offered through the Multilanguage Seminar, a year-long program designed for graduate students and highly-motivated undergraduates to learn languages (or higher levels) that are not offered in typical classroom settings.
Summer Language Programs
Check out the phenomenal opportunities for intensive language study over the summer. Join students from around the nation to complete one year of instruction in just 8 weeks!