M.A. German Application deadline: January 12, 2026 Applications received by January 12, 2026 will receive priority for financial support. Applications received after that point will still receive consideration. Graduate School Admission Requirements Application for admission to the Graduate School should be submitted online. The Graduate School FAQ page is a good resource to learn about UGA's requirements. Students from US Colleges and Universities B.A., with minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) waived for January 2026 application deadline. Official university transcripts. Students from German-Speaking Countries Fulfillment of Grundstudium or completion of Zwischenprüfung plus two (2) semesters (not necessarily in Germanistik). Graduate Record Examination (GRE) waived for January 2026 application deadline. Official university transcripts Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) with an overall minimum score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing. Students from other Countries B.A., with a minimum converted Grade Point Average of 3.0 (Credentials will be evaluated for their equivalency). Official university transcripts. Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) with an overall minimum score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing, if applicant's native language other than English. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) waived for January 2026 application deadline. Departmental Application The departmental application is part of the UGA Graduate School application submitted online. It consists of the following: 3 letters of recommendation official transcripts a statement of purpose a recent writing sample in German, approx. 5-7 pages, academic in nature [seminar papers, essays, and the like]. Please do not submit entire theses. candidate Interview Upon receipt of a completed application, the department will schedule an interview with the applicant. The interview will consist of two parts: a) if applicable: an Oral Proficiency Interview (in German) to determine that the applicant's language level is at the minimum requirement of B2 (CEFR) / Advanced Low (ACTFL). b) a discussion of the applicant's writing sample (in English)
