German
Web: as.nyu.edu/german
Email: german.dept@nyu.edu
Degrees and Fields of Study
Ph.D.
- Germanic Languages and Literatures
Ph.D.-J.D. (Dual Degree)
- German/Law
M.A.
- Germanic Languages and Literatures
Applicants intending to pursue a Ph.D. should apply directly to the Ph.D. program, whether or not they already hold an M.A.
Note: The field of study descriptions may not exactly match the actual program name on the degree that is conferred. Please refer to the GSAS Bulletin section Degree and Certificate Programs as Registered by the New York State Education Department for the actual program name and degree conferred.
Application Deadlines
Ph.D. Applications
- December 18: Recommended date, fall only admission
- January 4: Final deadline date, fall only admission
For Ph.D.-J.D. Dual Degree applicants, students will submit TWO SEPARATE APPLICATIONS, a Ph.D. application by January 4 to German, and a J.D. application per the Law School deadlines. **Please consult the NYU Law Admissions site for the most up-to-date information on Law School application deadlines.
M.A. Applications
- April 15, fall only admission
All application materials must be received by 5 p.m. eastern time on the deadline date. If an application deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal U.S. holiday, then the next business day will be the deadline date.
Application Requirements for German
All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit a complete application for admission. A complete application includes the online application, academic transcripts, test scores (if required), letters of recommendation, a résumé or curriculum vitae, a Statement of Academic Purpose, and an application fee. Applicants also have the option of providing a short Personal History essay. Please refer to the Instructions section of the online application. In addition, the department specifically requires the following:
GRE: GRE general test not required. Please do not send us GRE test scores. If you do, the scores will not be reviewed or considered by the department's Admissions Committee.
TOEFL or IELTS: Either the TOEFL or the IELTS is required of all applicants who are not native English speakers or who do not have a bachelor's or master's degree from an institution where the language of instruction is English. See test score FAQ.
Statement of Academic Purpose: In a concisely written statement, please describe your past and present work as it relates to your intended field of study, your educational objectives, and your career goals. In addition, please include your intellectual and professional reasons for choosing your field of study and why your studies/research can best be done at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU. The statement should not exceed two double-spaced pages.
Writing Sample: A writing sample is required. It should demonstrate your skills in interpreting a literary or philosophical text from the German tradition, and should be presented complete with full references, sources, and notes. It can be written either in English or in German and should be double spaced and not exceed 20 pages.
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Last updated September 22, 2021.