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 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.

Michaelmas 2027

Applications open

Sep. 9, 2026

Application deadline

May. 13, 2027

Course starts

Oct. 1, 2027

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

Lent 2028

Applications open

Sep. 9, 2026

Application deadline

Sep. 30, 2027

Course starts

Jan. 5, 2028

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

Funding Deadlines

Course Funding Deadline

Dec. 8, 2026

Gates Cambridge US round only

Oct. 14, 2026

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2027, Lent 2028 and Easter 2028.

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