Future students

Two universities, one degree, multiple opportunities

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies seeks excellent students to join the unique Joint MA program in Intercultural German Studies. The program is fully funded and includes one year of study at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and one year at the University of Mannheim, Germany. Students obtain a combined joint degree from the two universities.

Spend May and June in Germany with other students from all over Canada and earn university credits, live in a German home, walk through the Brandenburg Gate, immerse yourself in the German language, and more!

The Canadian Summer School in Germany (CSSG) offers Intermediate and Advanced German Language & Culture Courses German Immersion Community Service Learning Courses

28. Oktober – 1. November 2018, Round Table Dinner

Round Table Dinners for German speaking students/PhDs/MBAs and Young Professionals in Canada and the US. The idea is to present Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as an attractive employer and to discuss career opportunities that BCG Germany has to offer. See dates below.

Thursday, September 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Grimm Lecture 2018

Gareth Stedman Jones, FBA - When would Capitalism end? 

In recognition of Karl Marx's 200th birthday, WCGS is honoured to welcome distinguished Professor Gareth Stedman Jones for the Grimm Lecture 2018.

Dr. Marga Weigel, a proud Waterloo alumna, created this award to encourage engineering students to pursue exchange opportunities in Germany or Austria.

Award Value: One award of $5,000 for two academic exchange terms or two awards valued at $2,500 for one academic exchange term each. 

The Waterloo Centre for German Studies Book Prize has been established to recognize first-time authors whose scholarly work provides a substantial contribution to our understanding of any aspect of German-speaking society. Find out more on our website.