Overview

The German course from the Augustana University focuses on individual students and contributes to their future success, both personally and professionally. And because our major and minor programs offer numerous unique opportunities to study in Germany, we suggest that you combine your German studies with another major.

Interested in business or computer science? Consider a German major as well and open up an international career involving one of the world’s leading economies at the technological forefront. Interested in art or music? Consider adding German--it can lead you to a career in Germany, long acknowledged a leader in the arts. How about the natural sciences? The Augustana German program will facilitate natural science opportunities in Germany, a global leader in technology and research in every field.

Whatever your primary field of interest, whatever your first major – our program will help you combine it with German and open up the German speaking world for you!

Top Reasons to Study German at Augustana

Classes of the highest academic quality with small groups to ensure individual attention.

Instruction by highly qualified professors with extensive experience in Germany.

Membership available in the national German honor society, including several study abroad scholarships; more.

A popular weekly conversation table which boosts student comprehension and speaking abilities.

A unique and extremely affordable January program in Potsdam, the German sister city of Sioux Falls; more.

A semester or full year program at the University of Potsdam, Augustana’s sister institution in Germany; more.

A post-graduate assistantship year at a number of secondary schools in Germany.

The Faculty

All classes in the German program are taught by experienced native/near native faculty. They’ll get to know you well in order to provide high quality language instruction as well as assist with academic advising while providing detailed information regarding the special features of our German program. These features distinguish us from programs available at any other institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

German

German

German Conversation and Composition

German Civilization And Culture

History Of German Literature

Topics In German Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-06 00:00:00

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More details

Augustana has a rolling admission process. This means that from Sept. 1 through June 30, the university will evaluate the student's application file.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sioux Center, United States

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 320 other Bachelors in German and Scandinavian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online using the Augustana online application form or using the Common Application.

All secondary and post-secondary transcripts and/or national exam scores.

One letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor.

A Personal Statement (250 words minimum) describing a significant challenge you have overcome.

College Preparation Test Scores and/or English Language Test Scores from one or more of the following tests: ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IELT, , Duolingo English Test, PTE, , IKEN, , TEC CBT, ELS Language Center's.

Financial Statement showing sufficient resources to support yourself for one academic year.

Completed International Student Financial Ability Form.

A copy of the photo page of your passport.

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

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year
Out-of-State

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year

Living costs

Sioux Center

United States

1188 - 1844 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

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

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Top Reasons to Study German at Augustana

The Faculty

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Sioux Center

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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