Overview

Features

The Germanic Languages and Literatures programme is offered at The Ohio State University

Its sixteen faculty members offer a comprehensive course of study that covers literary and cultural studies, intellectual history and German for the professions as well as in-depth specializations that include film studies, aesthetic philosophy, gender studies, cognitive studies, minority literature, ecocriticism, second language studies, Germanic linguistics, Scandinavian Studies, and Yiddish and Ashkenazic Studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The program encompasses advanced coursework, the writing of independent research papers on the seminar level, the successful completion of a written Candidacy Examination followed by an oral examination of approximately two hours for admission to candidacy for the degree, the submission of a dissertion prospectus to be approved by the Dissertation Committee, and the presentation and defense of a dissertation that is a scholarly contribution to knowledge in the field.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

Letters of recommendation

Standardized test score

Curriculum vitae/resume

Statement of purpose

Tuition Fee

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International

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
National

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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