Overview

About the Program

Students in the department develop a broad understanding of German or Russian cultures through courses that emphasize history, literature, politics, film, and language. Many choose to enhance their experience by studying abroad or through internships, while others work with faculty on collaborative research projects.

Students in the German program acquire superior language skills as the first step in studying literatures and cultures of the German-speaking world. Students hone language skills while exploring literature and film in the contexts of history, politics, and contemporary affairs to gain a deeper understanding of German culture. Learn more with German Studies from Colby College.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Elementary German
Conversation Group
ConTexts in German Culture
Sports and Society in Germany
German for the Profession
Contested Subjects in German Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterville, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies German and Scandinavian studies View 316 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

Academic Records: We require your high school transcript, a completed secondary school report from a school official, one counselor recommendation, and two teacher recommendations

Language Proficiency Exam Results

Completed Financial Aid Application (required for financial aid applicants only)

Standardized test score results

Colby is a test optional institution. Students may choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores with their application for admission. Self-reported SAT, ACT, and Subject Test scores are permitted

We superscore all exams, including the ACT, and will accept and include the individual section retest results as part of the superscore

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

69830 USD / year

≈ 69830 USD / year
Out-of-State

69830 USD / year

≈ 69830 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69830 USD / year

≈ 69830 USD / year

Living costs

Waterville

United States

1106 - 1716 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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