Overview

On the German offered by Saint Olaf College students learn the fundamentals and the intricacies of German language through meaningful, in-depth encounters with German-speaking cultures.

Key facts

With a curriculum built upon a wide array of topics – from folklore to film, from everyday life to international politics, and from confronting a fraught past to building a more sustainable, equitable future – language learning and cultural understanding support and reinforce one another across all course levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Memory

German-speaking Societies in Global Context

Turning Points in German History

German Media History and Media Literacy

Green Germany

Topics in German Literature

Transdisciplinary Topics in German Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northfield, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies German and Scandinavian studies View 320 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

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application or Coalition Application

TOEFL (minimum score 90), Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5), or Duolingo (minimum score of 120). This requirement will be waived automatically if English is your first language and/or your primary language of instruction.

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. If you submit either of these test scores, we will accept self-reported test scores. Should you choose to enroll at St. Olaf, you will need to provide official test score reports from College Board, ACT, or on your official high school transcript.

One teacher evaluation from an academic subject area.

Secondary school transcripts or reports with progress grades (the last 3-4 years of schooling)

Official college/university transcripts

Official external examination results and/or diploma

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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

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Out-of-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year

Living costs

Northfield

United States

900 - 1400 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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