Why Study German at Pitt?
Academic and Cultural Diversity
We are a diverse department offering a variety of degree and certificate options at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Why Study German at Pitt?
Innovative
Instruction
Through innovative instruction in German language and culture, we prepare our undergraduates and graduates for the challenges of the globalized world.
Why Study German at Pitt?
World-Class Faculty
Graduate students work with a world-class faculty respected for their expertise in German literature, culture, film, and philosophy from the 18th through the 21st centuries.
Why Study German at Pitt?
Individualized Mentoring and Training
Our Faculty offer students mentoring through all phases of their studies from study abroad, planning careers, to teacher and professional training.
Why Study German at Pitt?
Dynamic Intellectual Atmosphere
We support a lively and collegial intellectual environment by hosting conferences, film series, essay contests, and inviting prestigious colleagues to share their research.
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Of Note
Yvonne Franke receives Mellon Predoctoral and European Union Dissertation Fellowships
Yvonne Franke, Ph.D. candidate, was awarded an Andrew Mellon Predoctoral Fellowship and a European Union Dissertation Fellowship from the European Union Center of Excellence / European Studies Center for the academic year 2011-2012.
Give to the Department of German
Gifts to the department have a direct impact on the daily lives of students and are applied in a variety of ways. See Give Online instructions.