Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Transcultural German Studies (Doctoral)

Overview

The dual Ph.D./Dr. phil. program in Transcultural German Studies is the first program in the United States that combines the strengths of three international research universities by partnering with the University of Leipzig and the University of Cologne in Germany. Including a year abroad and culminating in both a U.S. Ph.D. and a German Dr. phil. degree, this unique program prepares students for a wide range of careers relating to transcultural literature and applied linguistics. Students are trained in pedagogy and teach a variety of levels of German studies courses during their time at the University of Arizona.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Culture & Language
• English & Literature
• Education & Human Development
• Arts & Media
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Minimum Credit Units

• 57 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 87.5%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 4.8983 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 50%
• Enrollment % Female: 50%
• Enrollment % International: 75%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Humanities

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy