Overview

Cadets from the World Languages degree offered by United States Military Academy at West Point can choose from one of eight majors, then follow a track of courses designed to develop their proficiency in their chosen language, to include development of cultural understanding.

World Languages Majors

Arabic Major

As an Arabic major, you will develop your linguistic interest and aptitude by broadening and deepening your mastery of one of civilization’s great cultures.

The Middle East is the cradle of civilization, the birthplace of the world’s three great monotheistic religions, and stands at the center of both the global economy and many of the key strategic military and political alliances of the United States.

Chinese Major

The Chinese Section, DEWL at West Point offers Cadets of all language ability the opportunity to improve their language skills and regional knowledge.

The program is designed to develop those just starting to study Chinese and those with previous experience.

French Major

The French Section, DEWL at West Point offers Cadets of all language ability the opportunity to improve their language skills and regional knowledge.

The program is designed to develop those just starting to study French and those with previous experience.

German Major

The German Section of the Department of English and World Languages at West Point offers Cadets of all language abilities the opportunity to improve their language skills and regional knowledge.

The program is designed to develop those starting from the beginner level, as well as those with advanced German skills.

Persian Major

The sphere of influence of the Persian language and culture, or the Persianate World, stretches from China in the East through Central Asia to Georgia and Azerbaijan in the north, the Persian Gulf in the South, and Kurdistan in the West.

Portuguese Major

As a Portuguese language major, you will follow a track of courses designed to develop your Portuguese language proficiency and cultural understanding. These courses will focus on language, culture and life in the Lusophone World.

Russian Major

As a Russian language major, you will follow a track of courses designed to develop your Russian language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Spanish Major

As a Spanish language major, you will follow a track of courses designed to develop your Spanish language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature of Modern Languages
Advanced Independent Study (Foreign Languages)

Seminars Abroad in Advanced Language & Culture
Languages in Cultural Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Academics account for about 60% of your application score. This is a combination of your high school grades and your standardized test scores. We will look at your transcripts for freshman, sophomore, junior, and first semester senior year when making our student acceptance decisions.

To qualify academically at West Point, you should have an above average high school or college academic record. A complete transcript of your academic achievement will be evaluated to determine your qualification. You should perform well on the ACT or the SAT. These tests indicate your potential for academic success during your first year in college.

High School Transcripts

School Official Evaluation (Recommendation Letters)

Candidate Statement

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

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

West Point tuition is free.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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

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Available Scholarships

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