Application for M.A. in German Applications received by January 12, 2026 will receive priority for financial support. Applications received after that point will still receive consideration. Graduate School Admission Requirements All application materials will be submitted online to the Graduate School. The Graduate School FAQ page includes useful information about UGA's requirements. Domestic Applicants B.A. in German or a related field with minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0. Official university transcripts. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) waived for January 2026 application deadline. International Applicants B.A. (or equivalent) in German or a related field with a minimum converted Grade Point Average of 3.0 (Credentials will be evaluated for their equivalency). Official university transcripts. Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicant's native language other than English. See the UGA Graduate School website for TOEFL score requirements. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) waived for January 2026 application deadline. Please see the UGA Graduate School's website for more detailed information on international applicants. Departmental Application The departmental application is part of the UGA Graduate School application submitted online. It consists of the following: 3 letters of recommendation official transcripts a statement of purpose a recent writing sample in German, approx. 7-10 pages, academic in nature (seminar papers, essays, and the like). Please do not submit entire theses. candidate Interview Upon receipt of a completed application, the department will schedule an interview with the applicant. The interview will include: if applicable: an oral proficiency assessment (in German) to determine that the applicant's language level is at the minimum requirement of B2 (CEFR) / Advanced Low (ACTFL). a discussion of the applicant's writing sample and academic/research interests (in English or German)
