Welcome to the Waterloo Centre for German Studies

The Waterloo Centre for German Studies is a research institute at the University of Waterloo. Funded by private donations, the WCGS supports research into all aspects of the German-speaking world, and is committed to publicly-oriented scholarship. We facilitate the communication of German studies research, distribute awards to students wishing to study in Germany, and organize cultural programming for the university and wider communities.

News

Jan. 15, 20212019 WCGS Book Prize Shortlist Announcement

The Waterloo Centre for German Studies (WCGS) is pleased to announce the shortlist for its annual Book Prize.
Jan. 6, 2021Calls for applications for scholarships for the year 2021/22
Open call for scholarships by the OeAD, Austria’s agency for international mobility and cooperation in education, science and research.
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