Overview

The German Studies major at Centre College opens a wealth of academic, professional, and personal opportunities by granting deep access to one of the world’s key languages in business, science, diplomacy, and culture.

As you engage with a culture that profoundly shaped the modern world, you will develop both linguistic and cultural fluency through immersive experiences that integrate German, Austrian, and Swiss traditions.

Key Features

Through the program, you will explore classic works of German literature, pivotal moments in German history that have shaped discussions on nationalism, and the evolving responsibilities of the past and present. You will gain insight into contemporary trends in Germany, the impact of social movements throughout history, and films that have influenced the political and social landscape of German culture.

The German Program fosters cultural fluency, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving—skills that are valuable in any career field. Whether you aspire to work in international relations, media, or deepen your understanding of European culture, proficiency in German serves as a powerful asset, unlocking diverse personal and professional opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad.

Careers

The extraordinary liberal arts and sciences education prepares students for meaningful lives and careers.

Centre graduates with a German degree have found success as archivists, editors, and interpreters, and in careers such as international banking, foreign service, journalism, and teaching. They have also received Fellowships such as Fulbright and The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

German Culture and Language

Re-Reading Fairy Tales

Images of Daily Life and Geography

Images of History and Civilization

Cultural History of Central Europe

Falsifying German History in Images

German Film

Inventing Germanness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington, United States

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 317 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

Completed Common App or Coalition for College Application

High School Transcripts/Academic Records

Proof of English Proficiency

Secondary School Report

Teacher Recommendation

SAT/ACT Scores (Optional)

Certificate of Finance Form

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54890 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54890 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

54890 USD / year

≈ 54890 USD / year

Funding

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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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