Overview

You can pursue a wide variety of literary and cultural topics in German at Bowling Green State University.

Comparative approaches and the development of specialized research interests are encouraged. This track can serve as an ideal preparation for further studies (Ph.D. programs) in the humanities, for a wide variety of professions and government positions that demand cultural expertise, or as preparation for teaching German at the college and high-school level.

Career Options

The M.A. degree in German will allow you to pursue a wide variety of career options.

With the new emphasis on foreign language education in a globalized economy, teaching German as a foreign language in high school or college is one important career option. A number of our graduates continue into a Ph.D. program.

Our graduates have placed into programs at Georgetown, Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan, University of Illinois at Chicago, etc. Almost every year a number of graduates return to Germany or Austria on Fulbright fellowships to teach English as a foreign language in a secondary school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary and Cultural Studies

Language and Teaching

History

Dual Degree

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic: 14 days prior to the start of the admit term

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 42 other Masters in German and Scandinavian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must complete an online application for admission to the Graduate College that will include:

Application fee

Transcripts, as per instructions in the on-line form

GRE.

A personal statement: The statement should include your motivation for applying to graduate school, why you see yourself as qualified for admission to this program, what you hope to achieve in your area of interest, and your aspirations following the receipt of the graduate degree.

A writing sample in German or English

Three [3] letters of recommendation. At least one of these recommendations should be from someone who will comment on your proficiency in German. At least one should comment on previous and potential academic performance.

Optional additional materials. The on-line application allows you to submit additional documents if you would like, such as a resume.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Out-of-State

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6649 USD / year

≈ 6649 USD / year

Additional Details

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Academic requirements

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