University of Waterloo offers PhD in German, a doctorate in Linguistics & Language Studies programme in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Linguistics & Language Studies
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,396 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in German at the University of Waterloo is a research-based doctoral program in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies. The program covers applied linguistics, including sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, and computer-assisted language learning, alongside literary and media/film studies, allowing students to develop expertise across multiple areas of German Studies through a multi-foci approach. Admission requires a study proposal, a writing sample, and three references, at least two of them academic. Students complete coursework alongside independent research supervised by faculty, culminating in a doctoral thesis. The program is delivered on campus and takes 48 months to complete on a full-time basis, with admission available in the fall, winter, and spring terms. Graduates are prepared for academic careers as well as employment outside academe, drawing on the program's combination of linguistic, literary, and media-focused training.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a Master of Arts degree or equivalent in German, with a 78% overall grade average. A study proposal and writing sample are required, along with three references, at least two of them academic. English proficiency, where required, is TOEFL 4.5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
