Overview

German Studies students at Yale University are expected to begin teaching in the third year of study, while preparing for the oral examination.

Features

It is strongly advised that they teach at least one additional year: if, for instance, they hold a fellowship for study abroad during the 4th year, they should teach during the 5th year.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Thinking Literature in German Modernism

Psychoanalysis: Key Conceptual Differences between Freud and Lacan

Adapting to the Stage

The Bible in German-Jewish Modernist Literature

Independent Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 19 other PhDs in German and Scandinavian studies in United States

Academic 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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A statement of academic purpose. You will find the prompt for the statement of purpose in our Application Question FAQs.

A list of all the prior colleges or universities you have attended, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed at this time.

Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application, and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf.

$105 application fee or fee waiver.

Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers.

Resume/CV.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 72 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 72 months.

All PhD students at Yale receive a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition, typically for a minimum of five years.

Living costs for New Haven

1380 - 2110 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for German Studies.

Available Scholarships

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