PhD in German

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• 3-4 years full-time
• 4-7 years part-time
• Study Mode: Research
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Department of German This course is advertised in multiple departments. Please see the Overview tab for more details.
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• Dates and deadlines:

Lent 2026 (Closed)

Applications open

Sep. 4, 2024

Application deadline

Oct. 2, 2025

Course starts

Jan. 5, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open

Sep. 3, 2025

Application deadline

May. 14, 2026

Course starts

Oct. 1, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Lent 2027

Applications open

Sep. 3, 2025

Application deadline

Oct. 1, 2026

Course starts

Jan. 5, 2027

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Funding Deadlines

Course Funding Deadline

Dec. 3, 2025

Gates Cambridge US round only

Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2026, Lent 2027 and Easter 2027.

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