The Waterloo in Germany Program
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies invites students to participate in the Waterloo in Germany program, where students can study for a semester or a year in Mannheim or Bamberg.
This program is designed for students entering their second or third year of university study. Students of all disciplines may apply, provided they have three semesters of university-level German or equivalent. Students should normally complete five courses per term during their stay in Mannheim or Bamberg, adding up to 2.5 academic course units per semester. Approved German courses completed on exchange can fulfill electives and requirements for all German academic plans. Other departments may grant students credits upon approval as well. Students who are accepted into the exchange program may apply for scholarships and bursaries.
For more information and application deadlines, please visit our Exchange Programs website.
Other Study Abroad and Work Opportunities
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies also encourages students to take advantage of several other kinds of opportunities to work and study abroad. These programs last from a few weeks to one year, and are listed below.
Werkstudentenprogramm:
Students spend the summer working in Germany. Open to all students.
Canadian Summer School in Germany:
Students spend seven weeks in Germany taking language courses at Kassel University and living with a German family. These courses can be credited to University of Waterloo by obtaining a Letter of Permission before leaving. Open to all students.
The Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) Program:
Students spend a year teaching English at a German high school after having obtained their BA. This program is open to graduating students in any discipline. Students do not have to be a German major, but do need to have a good command of German.
Canadian Year in Freiburg:
Students study for 11 months at a German university under the guidance of a Canadian professor for Canadian university credit. These courses can be credited to University of Waterloo by obtaining a Letter of Permission before leaving.
Youth Mobility:
This program supports initiatives of students who want to work in Germany and also assists students with work permits and visas.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD):
The German national agency for the support of international academic cooperation which offers programs and funding for students, faculty, researchers, and others in higher education, provides financial support to over 55,000 individuals per year.