Please see our undergraduate study pages for more information on the course and how to apply.

If you have no German or only GCSE German

You can start German at Cambridge with only GCSE or no prior knowledge of German at all, as an 'ab initio' student. More information on our ab initio courses (papers)

If you have A-Level German (or equivalent)

You will follow a course of language classes and lectures on the literature and culture of German-speaking countries. Full details

Have a look at this website called HE+ if you are looking for inspiration.

How to apply to study in Cambridge

Find out more about the steps of the application process for undergraduates. Check the entrance requirements - the various exam types are listed on the left.

Department information

• German speakers get better jobs

• some good reasons for learning German;

• why English speakers are at a great advantage when they learn German

• what some of our students have gone on to do after graduating

• what the MMLL German Section does to support the teaching and learning of German.