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German Studies

University of Kentucky
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Lexington, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The German Studies at University of Kentucky is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the German Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Greece and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  5. Location: Lexington, United States, Greece

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the German Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Oral Practice
  2. Intermediate German Composition and Conversation
  3. Introduction to German Literature: Children’s and Youth Literature
  4. Global Horror (English)
  5. Germanic Mythology (English)
  6. Major German Writers: Kleist
  7. Advanced German Composition/Conversation: Contemporary Germany
  8. German History 1789 - 1918
  9. The Teaching of German

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Required materials for admission:
  • Completed application forms
  • Two copies of all college transcripts
  • Official scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytic portions of the GRE
  • Three letters of recommendation from persons knowing the candidate, his/her work and potential for graduate study
  • A sample of the applicant\'s written work (in German)
  • A 2-3 page statement of purpose
An undergraduate major in German is desirable, but not mandatory. Students lacking sufficient preparation in German language and literature may be admitted with the understanding that their study program must include some advanced undergraduate work in addition to those courses normally required for the M.A.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Kentucky directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Kentucky

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