German Studies Canada

The German Ambassador to Canada, Dr. Georg Witschel, has visited universities across Canada engaging Germany related institutions and initiatives in a debate on the state of the transatlantic exchange. In a series of informal discussions at departments and centres of German-European Studies Dr Georg Witschel familiarized himself with the breadth of research and exchange initiatives that promote German-Canadian collaboration across country.  In his talks Dr. Witschel highlighted that currently more than five hundred Canadian undergraduates study in Germany every year and even more participate in programs for science and research. Comparing the large number of German students studying abroad (over 30%) with the  situation in Canada (just 2% of Canadians study some time in another country) he suggested that Canadian students need more support in order to take full advantage of the opportunities to study abroad.

During their visit to educational institutions Dr. Georg Witschel and the Embassy in Ottawa drew attention to a host of programs provided by a number of world-renowned universities and first class research projects that promote the transatlantic exchange. In Germany there are hundreds of universities, science and research institutions with excellent opportunities for students, professors and scientists from all fields, also offering English speaking programs. An overview of these funding opportunities for students, professors and scientists should now be available in all the major departments throughout the  country. For more information on the funding available visit also our overview of scholarships, awards and fellowships for scholars in Canada or the home page of the DAAD at www.daad.org. “