Overview

The Department defines “comprehensive knowledge” as the ability to make connections between texts and ideas across historical periods and theoretical approaches at a high conceptual level. Our commitment to individual mentoring and to generous year-round support makes completion of the PhD in five years not only highly desirable but also financially and academically feasible.

Features

Other program features at Georgetown University include: attention to non-native speakers in attaining high levels of ability in German; graduate exchanges with the Universities of Trier and Dresden; and generous assistance for students in presenting work at conferences.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Decolonizing the Museum

Classical Drama

Narrating Space

Writing Our Selves, Writing Our Times

Literature and Culture in the Weimar Republic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Language Studies View 210 other PhDs in Language 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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General requirements

Application Form

Non-refundable Application Fee

Academic Statement of Purpose

Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions

Writing Sample (2) – one in German and one in English

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Transcripts – Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page for additional details and FAQs.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Funding

Scholarships Information

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