Official Transcripts documenting all post-secondary (college/university level) degrees and/or coursework.
NOTE: Applicants to the MA and PhD programs must have earned a bachelor's or equivalent degree at a minimum by the time they enter the program. Students may also apply to the PhD program with a master's degree (or equivalent), see the requirements for the PhD for more information on differing courses of study for those entering with a BA vs. MA degree.
A Statement of Purpose (approx. 23 pages) outlining your qualifications (including your language proficiency level), academic interests, and goals. Your statement should also address why you want to join the program and work with faculty in German Studies at UMass Amherst specifically.
An Academic Writing Sample of not less than 10 pages (in either German or English). The admissions committee reviews writing samples for strength of style, argumentation, and research and/or analysis.
Three Recommendations from individuals who can address your qualifications, preparedness, and potential for success in graduate studies. Applicants are encouraged to request recommendations from college/university faculty who have direct experience with and knowledge of their academic abilities.
MA and PhD students must be proficient in oral and written English and German in order to successfully teach German language courses at the beginning and intermediate level and complete the German Studies coursework required for the degree. If you have questions about the proficiency requirements, please contact the Graduate Program Director.

Applicants may also be invited to conduct a phone interview. Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80