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The Germanic Studies PhD program caters to students passionate about exploring German literature, culture, and media through an interdisciplinary lens. This program provides customized pathways to investigate novel methodologies in literary and cultural studies while building teaching proficiency across diverse settings. Applicants lacking a comparable master's degree can enter the PhD track but must fulfill the Germanic Studies MA prerequisites before advancing to doctoral-level coursework.
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.50.
MA or equivalent from another institution in German or a related field.
Other requirements to be completed before admission: Students with a BA only are usually admitted to the PhD program, but the MA must be completed first. Applicants must have fluency in German.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.