Germany possess a rich cultural heritage, and its language is among the most commonly spoken in the world. As a student in our department you will move from the basics of the language through grammar, composition and conversation, to investigation of literary texts and media. Why study German at UVM? Courses in UVM's Department of German Studies investigate important connections between history, society, culture, and language in the region. Small class sizes lead to a lively, interactive learning environment, fostering an engaging atmosphere that leads to strong academic progress. Faculty members become your mentors, sometimes for life.

The requirements for admission to graduate studies in German in the Department of German and Russian are: an undergraduate degree in German, including a year course in German literature and a year course in advanced composition and conversation, or the equivalent. Also required are satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination general (aptitude) section. For international students whose native language is not English or who have not completed undergraduate degrees in English, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or IELTS scores must be submitted.