PhD German at New York University

Programme overview

The German Department at NYU fosters innovative intellectual work that is both responsive to established scholarship and proactively engaged in the future of the field. Combining the study of German literature with the history of German critical thought and its legacies in contemporary theory, the program offers a challenging course of study that invites transdisciplinary approaches and stresses theoretical sophistication.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science | Duration: 72 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The program requires the completion of 72 credits, comprised of one required 4-credit course and 68 elective credits. Sample required courses: Origins German Critical Thought I.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include: Academic Transcripts Test Scores (if required) Applicant Statements Résumé or Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation, and A non-refundable application fee. See German for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 72 credits

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