Overview

Key facts

The German program at Texas Christian University is more than just learning a language, it’s learning a culture.

TCU offers a student housing option for called Language House with programs in French, German, and Chinese, where students can live together and speak the language daily. This helps students gain fluency and comprehension more quickly than is normally possible in the classroom setting.

Career Prospects

German is the language of the largest European economy, the most widely spoken language in Europe and the second most studied language in Europe and Asia. Plus, Germany is the second-largest trading partner worldwide with the United States. By studying German, you’re opening up the door to a number of successful careers in the international market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

German for Reading

Beginning German

German Culture and Civilization

German Politics, Culture and Language
Reading German

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Fall intake

Applications received after February 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 324 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application Fee

Official High School Transcript

Essay

Counselor Evaluation/Recommendation

Teacher Evaluation/Recommendation

SAT or ACT Scores (optional)

English Proficiency (International Applicants Only)

Official College Transcripts

Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants Only)

Optional Application Materials

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

61650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61650 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61650 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61650 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fort Worth

1071 - 1679 USD /month

Living costs

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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