New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in German Literature and Cultural History in New York United States | Columbia University
Columbia University
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
67,264
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures ranks among the nation's top programs. Faculty members primarily focus on German literature and cultural studies from the 18th century onward. Students majoring in German develop advanced skills in analyzing original literary, philosophical, and historical texts while gaining critical insights into contemporary German society. The curriculum emphasizes German-speaking traditions within broader European and global frameworks. Translation-based courses complement Columbia's Core Curriculum, enabling students to participate in advanced seminars before fulfilling language prerequisites.
Every course engages with living cultural traditions. Study abroad programs, collaborations with visiting scholars, and cultural events at Deutsches Haus provide rich learning opportunities. The department also facilitates internships with German businesses, cultural institutions, and government agencies. These immersive experiences combine language practice with cultural understanding, equipping students for advanced academic work and professional pursuits.
Graduates frequently secure prestigious Fulbright or DAAD fellowships for post-baccalaureate research in German-speaking countries. Our alumni demonstrate exceptional preparation for graduate programs across humanities and social sciences, as well as diverse professional paths. Past graduates have established successful careers in education, legal practice, media, finance, international relations, and corporate communications.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present evidence that they are prepared for college work in the humanities, mathematics, social sciences, foreign languages and natural sciences. Accordingly, the College strongly recommends the following preparation: Four years of English literature and composition
- Three to four years of mathematics
- Three to four years of history and social studies
- Three to four years of one foreign language (ancient or modern)
- Three to four years of laboratory science
The vast majority of successful applicants to the College have taken five academic courses per term for all four years of secondary/high school. Student must have 650 or higher on either the Critical Reasoning or Writing sections of the SAT, 700 or higher on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing section of the redesigned SAT and 29 or higher on the English or Reading sections of the ACT
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) and minimum IELTS score of 7.0
Tuition
USD
67,264