Overview

As a German Studies major or minor at Pomona College, you will become fluent in German language, literature and culture.

Key Facts

You will study across disciplines, learning about German history, literature, fine arts, music, cinema, international relations and architecture. Expand your studies through associated humanities and social sciences courses.

Become well-versed in everything from philosophers Nietzsche and Marx and the writings of Rilke and Kafka to WWII and the Holocaust and European Union issues.

Students are encouraged to study abroad and live in Oldenborg Center for one year. Many receive Fulbright grants or other prestigious international opportunities after graduation.

The program is coordinated with the Scripps German department and has joint activities with the Pomona Russian program.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Elementary German

German Conversation, Intermediate

German Conversation, Advanced

Intermediate German

Advanced German

German Literature and Culture

German Literature

German Media and Film

Composition and Creative Writing

Language at its Limits: German Poetry in Cultural Context

Drama in German Film, Theater and Radio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 321 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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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcript(s)

School Report and Counselor Recommendation

Mid-Year Report

Two letters of recommendation

One-time, non-refundable application fee of $70 or fee waiver

Test scores for international applicants

Standardized test scores

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

68250 USD / year

≈ 68250 USD / year
Out-of-State

68250 USD / year

≈ 68250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

68250 USD / year

≈ 68250 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for German Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Claremont

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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