Overview
The Germanic Languages and Literatures program at the University of Cincinnati aims to educate future German Studies teachers and scholars. A concept-based curriculum is focused on genres, media, methodologies, and themes, among other categories.
This approach to German speaking cultures reflects current trends in the teaching and research of cultural texts in various media, offering students appropriate coursework to acquire the knowledge and the analytical skills necessary for the assessment and the interpretation of these cultural texts.
Careers
Our program prepares our students for different careers that require skills in critical thinking, communication, and an in-depth familiarity with a foreign language and culture.
The majority of graduates from our PhD program go into academic careers. Their success in attaining jobs in a highly competitive environment is a direct result of our attempts to prepare our graduate students for careers in different teaching environments, ranging from small liberal arts colleges to large research universities.
Our PhD prepares our students perfectly for an academic carrer as well as alt ac-careers like translators, publishers, curators.
Programme Structure
The program has research foci on:
- Film and Media Studies
- Austrian Studies
- Gender and Sexuality Studies
- German-Jewish Studies
- Disability Studies
- History of Science
- Postcolonial Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
- Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
- Post Master's Minimum Credits: 60
Delivered
Disciplines
German and Scandinavian studies View 17 other PhDs in German and Scandinavian studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
- CV/Resume and Personal Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
15996 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1333 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
15996 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1333 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
8952 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 746 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Cincinnati
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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