Application Instructions & Deadlines
All materials must be submitted electronically.
Hard copies will not be accepted. For more information about the document upload process, click the button below.
If you are having difficulties with the application, contact the Director of Graduate Studies.
Application Deadlines
| for... | domestic applicants | international applicants |
|---|---|---|
| admission in fall semester final deadline (no guarantee of funding) | May 15 | May 15 |
| consideration for nomination for a University Fellowship –fall semester | January 10 | January 10 |
fullest consideration for
|
February 15 | February 15 |
| admission in spring semester | November 1 | July 15 |
Application
All
- Graduate College Application (online)
- Transcripts – do not have to be official but must be issued by the university (printouts student portal/degree audits not accepted)
- Photocopy/scan of diploma(s)/degree certificates
- Application fee – $70 for everyone; $170 for students with international coursework
Application Fee Waiver Programs (for domestic students)
Departmental
- A baccalaureate or its equivalent, conferred by an approved and accredited college or university.
- Baccalaureate Field: No restrictions, although a substantial background in German literature or culture is expected, as is proficiency in written and spoken German.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (out of 4.0) for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study. At least 3.0/4.0 in all German courses.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the student’s academic work.
- Statement of purpose of approximately 250 words addressing the applicant’s academic purpose and goals.
- Academic writing sample on a topic in German or related field.
International
The website of the Office of Admissions and Records gives detailed information and explanations on specific requirements for all countries of origin including:
- Certified English translations of all submitted transcripts and diplomas.
Translations must be literal translations on translators letterhead and done by ATA certified translators, translation agencies,
court-appointed translators, the consulate, or the university who issued the documents. Translations from Education USA are not accepted. - English proficiency test scores meeting the following minimums:
TOEFL – 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Test); 60, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Writing 21 (revised Paper-Delivered Test)
IELTS – 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores
PTE-Academic – 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56
This requirement may be waived for students from certain countries. Please see the Admissions website for your country-specific requirements.
Upon admission, applicants will be required to submit the following materials
Domestic Applicants:
- Official final set of transcripts stating “degree conferred” They must be hard copies mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions from educational institution where degree was obtained.
- University attested copy of Diploma(s) which is referred to as proof of degree; this copy may be turned in person by the applicant to the Office of Admissions.
International Applicants:
- Official final set of transcripts stating “degree conferred” They must be hard copies mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions from educational institution where degree was obtained. The student can directly submit to the Office of Graduate Admissions a certified translation of the final “degree conferred” transcripts by mail.
- University attested copy of Diploma(s) which is referred to as proof of degree; this copy may be turned in person by the applicant to the Office of Admissions along with a certified translation of the attested copy.
- The Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF) Form.
Additional Information for Non-Degree Applicants
Only domestic applicants are allowed to apply as non-degree seeking students.
Only an online application to the Graduate College and transcripts from the applicant’s baccalaureate institution are required.
Questions?
Any questions about the application process or requirement should be directed to:
Brenna Rice
Assistant Director, Academic Operations and Graduate Programs
601 S. Morgan St.,
1727 UH,
Phone: (312) 996-6851
Email: brennar@uic.edu