The Certificate in German Language would formally recognize intermediate-level proficiency in German (as a minimum), broadening academic and professional opportunities for students across disciplines. German language skills directly benefit students in programs such as International Relations, Philosophy, History, Music, Political Science, and Sociology by enabling them to analyze primary sources, engage with case studies, and conduct research in German-speaking contexts. For students in the sciences, engineering or business programs, knowledge of German provides essential communicative skills and cross-cultural competencies, enhancing students’ ability to collaborate effectively in diverse environments and expand their reach into German-speaking markets and communities worldwide.
This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in a Specialist, Major, or Minor in German.
Total: 2.0 credits
2.0 GER credits taught in German
- Courses taught in English – GER150H1 or GER275H1, for instance – are not included for consideration in the Certificate.
- Courses taught at UTM or UTSC are not included for consideration.
- Courses taken in Summer Abroad programs will need to be pre-approved.
- No more than 1.0 transfer credits will be eligible for consideration in the Certificate
- Courses that have been taken as Credit/No Credit cannot be used to fulfill Certificate requirements.
For questions about the completion requirements, students can contact the department’s Undergraduate Administrator at german.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.
