International Graduate School GFL – German as a Foreign Language
A joint PhD programme in German as a Foreign Language for researchers from the MENA region and beyond.
Best for:Best for researchers with a Master's degree in German Studies or Applied Linguistics seeking an academic career in the MENA region.
Overview
The International Graduate School GFL is a collaborative PhD programme between the University of Education Freiburg and the German Jordanian University. It is specifically designed to support doctoral candidates in the fields of German as a Foreign Language, linguistics, and foreign language pedagogy. The programme aims to qualify academic staff for university careers, particularly within the MENA region, by providing rigorous training in scientific methodology and didactics. Students benefit from a hybrid study model, international supervision, and annual research stays in Germany.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent doctoral research in the field of German as a Foreign Language.
- Participate in seminars, lectures, and workshops on research methodology and didactics.
- Engage in regular research colloquia and academic discussions with supervisors.
- Complete an annual research stay of up to three months in Germany.
- Contribute to the academic community through research papers and conference presentations.
- Maintain active communication with supervising professors at both partner institutions.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in German as a Foreign Language, German Studies, Intercultural Studies, or Applied Linguistics.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: German C1 (TestDaF TDN 4 or equivalent); English B2 recommended.
Instruction: German (90%), English (10%)
Publications: Master's thesis rated very good or excellent, or comparable scientific work.
- Proven academic proficiency in German language and culture.
- Strong research proposal (exposé) of 10–20 pages.
- Excellent academic record in previous Bachelor's and Master's studies.
- Successful completion of an oral readiness examination.
- Demonstrated interest in teaching German language and culture.
- Applicants must hold a Master's degree from a university recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Targeted primarily at students from the MENA region, though open to others.
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How to apply
Interested candidates should prepare a 10-20 page research exposé and submit their application materials via email or the official programme portal. Applicants must also be prepared for an oral readiness exam.
- Research exposé
- Master's thesis
- Academic transcripts
- Language certificates
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