Overview

In addition to research, the German Studies program at Rutgers University emphasizes pedagogical training. A variety of seminars at the Rutgers World Languages Institute, a special course in pedagogy, and bi-annual teacher training days help prepare graduate students for the classroom.

Features

A voluntary apprenticeship program with the professors also enables students to teach classes other than those with which they have experience.

Rutgers' proximity to New York City allows graduate students to use the city's resources for teaching: they host excursions for undergraduates to German cultural events in Manhattan and Brooklyn and integrate these into their courses.

Programme Structure

Features

Teaching Apprenticeship in German

Hannah Arendt: For the Life of Politics

German Studies

German History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation are required and a CV/Resume is optional.

PhD: The GRE General test is optional for PhD applicants. MA/MAT: The GRE General test is optional for MA or MAT applicants.

Tuition Fee

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International

33722 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months.
National

33722 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

19824 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19824 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for New Brunswick

1204 - 2963 USD /month

Living costs

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

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