Overview

At the German program at the University of South Dakota, you will learn about an important language of international business and commerce. German is a gateway to one of the richest veins of Western heritage, and is the most spoken language in the European Union. German also links Americans to their past -- 1 in 7 Americans has German ancestry, and it is the largest ethnic heritage group in the U.S. The University of South Dakota is located not only in the Heartland of America but also in the heart of German American heritage. Students at USD are uniquely located next to many towns with predominantly German ancestry, including Mennonite colonies where German is still the primary language spoken.

Internships

Communities within an hour's drive of USD offer research internships for German students. Positions at local libraries and museums in small towns with predominantly German heritage allow students to apply their language skills to projects that enrich our small South Dakota communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

German

Practical German Lang Skills

Reading/Writing: Communication

German for Commerce

German Culture and Language in Translation

Internship

German Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vermillion, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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General requirements

Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following.
Application Fee
Passport
Official Statement of Finances

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13299 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9687 USD / year

≈ 9687 USD / year

Living costs

Vermillion

United States

1024 - 1781 USD / month

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Internships

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Vermillion

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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