Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in German and Scandinavian Studies in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The German and Scandinavian Studies PhD program's course selection is shaped by faculty research specialties. Doctoral candidates enjoy considerable freedom in selecting their focus area and classes. A minimum of two courses per term must be taken with GSS professors, while students can explore various interdisciplinary electives in consultation with their advisor. The program also allows for pursuing graduate certificates in complementary disciplines like film studies, African Diaspora studies, and gender/sexuality studies. Teaching assistants must consistently participate in German 583: Methods of Teaching German alongside their standard coursework. The program guarantees financial support for PhD candidates until degree completion, typically offering five-year funding for BA entrants or three-year support for MA holders, mainly through teaching positions. These assistantships include full tuition remission, substantial health insurance coverage (95% for individuals, 90% for dependents), and a living stipend. Many students secure additional competitive fellowships during their studies, and our candidates frequently win prestigious research grants from Fulbright and DAAD. PhD students often gain valuable teaching experience at renowned local liberal arts institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official Transcripts documenting all post-secondary (college / university level) degrees and/or coursework.
NOTE: Applicants to the MA and PhD program must have earned a Bachelor's or equivalent degree at minimum by the time they enter the program. Students may also apply to the PhD program with a Master's degree (or equivalent), see the Requirements for the Ph.D. for more information on differing courses of study for those entering with a B.A. vs. M.A. degree.
Three Recommendations from individuals who can address your qualifications, preparedness, and potential for success in graduate studies. Applicants are encouraged to request recommendations from college/university faculty who have direct experience with and knowledge of their academic abilities.
Applicants must complete a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. If you obtained your degree from a university outside of the U.S.Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Additional Materials page of your application are acceptable. Upon admittance, official transcripts will need to be submitted, either electronically or in paper format, directly by each institution's Registrar to the Graduate Student Service Center. Review After You Apply for instructions on submitting official transcripts.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
NOTE: Applicants to the MA and PhD program must have earned a Bachelor's or equivalent degree at minimum by the time they enter the program. Students may also apply to the PhD program with a Master's degree (or equivalent), see the Requirements for the Ph.D. for more information on differing courses of study for those entering with a B.A. vs. M.A. degree.
Three Recommendations from individuals who can address your qualifications, preparedness, and potential for success in graduate studies. Applicants are encouraged to request recommendations from college/university faculty who have direct experience with and knowledge of their academic abilities.
Applicants must complete a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. If you obtained your degree from a university outside of the U.S.Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Additional Materials page of your application are acceptable. Upon admittance, official transcripts will need to be submitted, either electronically or in paper format, directly by each institution's Registrar to the Graduate Student Service Center. Review After You Apply for instructions on submitting official transcripts.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
32,276