Overview
Students from German program at Princeton University are offered the chance to participate in a vibrant intellectual community and to work with scholars whose expertise encompasses the breadth of German literary tradition as well as interdisciplinary approaches to the study of German culture and the history and theory of media.
Program Offerings
Students ordinarily complete twelve courses over the first two years. In addition to seminars in the department, most students opt to complete some courses in other departments. During the third year and while teaching, students must complete an additional seminar on second language acquisition taught by the department’s language coordinator.
Courses are conducted as seminars typically comprising five to fifteen participants. Depending on the topic of the course, seminars are offered in either English or German. Participants in German department graduate seminars frequently include students from neighboring departments and occasionally from other institutions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Central European Art
- Greek Tragedy
- Studies in Forms of Poetry
- Critical Theory
- Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy
- Middle High German Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
German and Scandinavian studies View 16 other PhDs in German and Scandinavian studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Sample of written work. Applicants should be fluent in German.
- Statement of Academic Purpose
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Required Tests
- Writing Sample
Tuition Fee
Princeton guarantees full funding for its Ph.D. candidates for all years of regular program enrolment.
Living costs for Princeton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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