It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Department of Linguistics at University of Kashmir. Linguistics, as the scientific study of language, lies at the crossroads of the humanities, social sciences, and cognitive sciences, offering unique insights into the nature, structure and functioning of human faculty of language, how language shapes and is shaped by human thought, culture, and technology and how language is fundamental to group living.
Our department is proud of a dynamic community of researchers, educators, and students who are passionate about exploring the complexities of language in all its forms. From the intricacies of phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax to the sociocultural dimensions of multilingualism and discourse analysis, our work spans theoretical, experimental, and applied linguistics.
Theoretical Linguistics: Investigating the universal principles underlying syntax, semantics, phonology, and morphology.
Applied & Interdisciplinary Linguistics: Addressing real-world challenges in language acquisition, computational linguistics, neurolinguistics, and forensic linguistics.
Sociolinguistics & Anthropological Linguistics: Examining language variation, identity, policy, and endangered language documentation.
Psycholinguistics & Cognitive Science: Exploring how language is processed, produced, and acquired in the mind.
We offer a master’s program designed to equip students with both foundational knowledge and specialized expertise. The PhD program offered emphasises research-led training, interdisciplinary collaboration, fieldwork, lab-based research, and partnerships with industry and global institutions.
Join Our Community
Whether you are a prospective student, a visiting scholar, or simply an enthusiast of language, we invite you to engage with us—through our seminars, workshops, and lectures—or explore the ground-breaking work of our faculty and students.
For those considering a future with us, I encourage you to reach out, attend one of our open-house events, or browse our faculty profiles to discover how your interests align with our mission. Together, let’s advance the study of language and its profound impact on the world.
Thanks and Regards,

Dr. Musavir Ahmed
Professor and Head,Department of Linguistics

University of Kashmir

linguistics@uok.edu.in