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How to Apply

M.A. German Application deadline:

December 15th

  • Applications received by December 15th, 2023 will receive priority for financial support. Applications received after that point will still receive consideration.

University of Georgia (Athens) historic North Campus in Fall.

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 American Colleges and Universities

  • B.A., with minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) waived for December 2023 application deadline.
  • Official college 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 December 2023 application deadline.
  • Official list of all university courses taken, with an official/certified translation of the names and courses.
  • Photocopies of Scheine.
  • Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) with an overall minimum score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing.

Consult with the Akademisches Auslandsamt for proper procedure for taking GRE and TOEFL.

Credentials of students from other countries will be evaluated for their equivalency.

Departmental Application

The departmental application consists of:

  • the completed form
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • official transcripts
  • a typed statement of purpose
  • an oral proficiency interview
  • a recent writing sample, minimally 5 pages, and academic in nature

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