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PhD Modern German Lit & Culture (Language, Literature and Culture Major) at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

PhD in Modern German Literature and Culture at IU Bloomington.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Germanic Studies  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Students take a substantial number of courses across a broad range of areas and pass a qualifying exam based on a comprehensive reading list; reading proficiency in German is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Germanic Studies PhD: three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose naming at least two potential supervisors, two writing samples (German or English); GRE not required; TOEFL for non-native English speakers without a degree from an English-speaking country; funding deadline December 15 (December 1 international).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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