PhD German at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The graduate program in German is recognized internationally for its comprehensive coverage of German studies and the thorough preparation of candidates for its graduate degrees. The German program is consistently among the most highly rated in the country and is near the top of the list of North American institutions in number of total graduate degrees granted in German. Graduates teach in colleges and universities across the country and around the world, affirming the department's reputation and significance.

Department: German Nordic Slavic | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 2) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include GERMAN 650 History of the German Language; GERMAN 720 College Teaching of German; GERMAN 722 Theory of Teaching German; GERMAN 612 German Literary Movements Since; GNS 700 Graduate Seminar in Professional Development; GERMAN 990 Individual Research in Literature.

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Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required but may be considered if available. English Proficiency Test Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not exclusively in English, must provide an English proficiency test score earned within two years of the anticipated term of enrollment. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1241 . Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT) n/a Letters of Recommendation Required 3 Applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong record of prior and potential academic achievement in addition to excellent German language skills.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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