Admission Requirements for the Joint PhD Program in German as a Foreign Language

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum rating of good (or equivalent) and a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum rating of good (or equivalent). All degrees must be granted from universities recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan.
• He/she shall prove that his/her study was regular for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. 

Additional Admission Requirements

• Demonstrating interest in the German language and culture, and in teaching German language and culture.
• Other criteria upon the suggestion of the Department Council and a recommendation of the Graduate Studies Council and a Deans's Council decision, such as academic behavior.
• A Master’s thesis rated very good or excellent, or comparable scientific work (articles, research papers, conference papers, etc.).
• A 10–20 page Exposé detailing a clearly defined and manageable research question, a summary of the state-of-the-art status of research in the appropriate field, the proposed methodology, an outlook on the estimated results, a list of crucial references, and a timeline.
• German Language skills are to be verified through the official German Language exams TestDaF 4x4 (or 16, cumulative).
• Successful completion of oral readiness exam.

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