PhD Transcultural German Studies at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The dual Ph.D./Dr. phil. program in Transcultural German Studies is the first program in the United States that combines the strengths of three international research universities by partnering with the University of Leipzig and the University of Cologne in Germany. Including a year abroad and culminating in both a U.S. Ph.D. and a German Dr. phil. degree, this unique program prepares students for a wide range of careers relating to transcultural literature and applied linguistics.

Faculty: College of Humanities | Duration: 6 years / 66 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Up to 12 units may be transferred from the M.A., including course or equivalent, but not course . Students must take course and course (=6 units) in their first semester and undergo the Qualifying Exercise in course . 18 dissertation units are required.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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