Department of Linguistics of Bu-Ali Sina University started its activities in 2004 by admitting students at M.A level. Since 2011, in addition to M.A students, PhD. students are admitted annually in the field of Linguistics. In September 2017, first group of students started their studies in the new subfield of Teaching Persian to Non-Persian Speakers. Currently 5 faculty members including 1 full professor, 2 associate professors, and 2 assistant professors are active in this department.