MA/MS in German (Intercultural German Studies) is a master's degree in Linguistics & Language Studies programme offered by University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 24 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Linguistics & Language Studies
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts in German, Intercultural German Studies is a two-year program operated jointly with the Universität Mannheim in Germany. Students complete two semesters in Mannheim, gaining practical intercultural experience while earning credit toward the degree, alongside coursework at the University of Waterloo. The program combines German-language study with an intercultural, international component, preparing graduates for careers or further study requiring both language expertise and cross-cultural experience. It is delivered on campus, split between the Waterloo and Mannheim campuses, with admission offered for the Fall term. Applicants require a four-year honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in German Studies, or a four-year honours bachelor's degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences with sufficient German proficiency, normally level B2, and justifying evidence, with a minimum overall average of 78% in the final two years of study.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a four-year honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in German Studies, or a four-year honours bachelor's degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences with sufficient German proficiency (normally level B2) and evidence justifying admission, along with a minimum overall average of 78% in the final two years of study. Admission is offered for the Fall term only, with an application deadline of March 31. Applicants who do not meet Waterloo's institution-wide English proficiency exemption must submit TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall (5 in writing and speaking) or IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (6.5 in writing and speaking). The program requires two semesters of study at the Universität Mannheim in Germany.
