Overview

Learning German primes students for success on a local and international level in business, science, and the humanities. Students also enjoy small classes—providing individualized attention and close interaction with dedicated, accessible, internationally active scholars—along with use of Butler University’s student Modern Language Center and its wealth of movies, technology, tutoring, and lounge areas.

Key Facts

Join us and take advantage of:

Small class sizes, in addition to working one-on-one with advanced-level German tutors, native speakers, and our internationally-recognized German faculty
Strong ties to Indiana’s German-speaking community, including festivals and other exhibits celebrating Germanic culture and history
Our active, on-campus student German Klub
Study abroad opportunities in all German-speaking countries, including Butler-developed direct exchange programs and our annual faculty-led Spring Break Trip to Berlin
Internships in the U.S. and abroad, scholarships, and opportunities to present research both on- and off-campus
Use of our student Modern Language Center (MLC) and its wealth of movies, technology, tutoring, and lounge areas

Programme Structure

Courses include:

German Conversation

Society and Politics Today

Contemporary Culture: Music, Film, and Media

German for Writing

Contemporary German Authors

Children’s Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Accepting applications for rolling spring admission after November 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Butler Application or Common App

Writing Sample, Personal Statement, or Essay

Official High School Transcript

School Report

Optional: Test Scores

Optional: Résumé

Optional: Letter(S) of Recommendation

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

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year
Out-of-State

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Living costs

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