Overview

The goals of the German and European Studies program at Vanderbilt University are to foster critical thinking, to further cross-cultural understanding, and to promote more effective written and spoken communication.

Our department offers courses both in German and English and prepares students for a wide range of professions in business, government, and academia. We emphasize the acquisition of German language skills, the study of intellectual and cultural history from the Middle Ages to the present, and offer courses that enable students to work across different disciplines, including history, philosophy, music, and the visual arts. To ensure language proficiency and intellectual development, our classes are small, and based on exchange and interaction. A German-language residence hall, social activities, and film and lecture series offer opportunities to further engage with the culture. Additionally, our department offers several study abroad programs.

Given Germany’s economic strength, leading role in the European Union, rich intellectual heritage, and strategic geographical position between East and West, familiarity with its language and culture enhances students’ career opportunities.

Key Facts

The study of German gives majors and minors the skills needed for graduate studies in German and can serve as an enhancement to a wide range of academic disciplines, such as philosophy, music, religious studies, sociology, psychology, engineering, biochemistry, and zoology. Moreover, as one of the global languages, German is an asset in an increasingly competitive job market. More than 60 million Americans claim German heritage, and 20 million people in the world are currently learning German as a foreign language. German is the most widely spoken language in Europe, is an official language in seven countries, and is frequently used in business and science in both Europe and parts of Asia. Seven hundred and fifty major American firms do business in Germany, while 1,100 German companies do business in the U.S.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Great German Works in English

War on Screen

Business German

Women and Modernity

Dreams in Literature

German Fairy Tales

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English, Partially taught in German

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

European Studies German and Scandinavian studies View 320 other Bachelors in German and Scandinavian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

All required parts of the Coalition Application or Common Application

$50 nonrefundable application fee, or fee waiver for qualified students

Official high school transcript

Counselor letter of recommendation

Two academic teacher letters of recommendation

Optional for students applying for fall entry: SAT or ACT scores

International applicants will be prompted to complete an international section of the Common Application

Official results of the TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test if applicable

A completed College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, if applicable

Tuition Fees

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67934 USD / year

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67934 USD / year

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67934 USD / year

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Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

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