#6in Canada (Maclean's)QS #154 globallyComprehensive
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario 42,000 students English Founded 1957
Domestic Tuition
$7,800 / yr
Engineering and Math programs are higher
Acceptance Rate
53%
Avg. Grade Required
91%
min. 82%
Co-op Available
Yes
About
The University of Waterloo is Canada's leading innovation university and home to North America's largest post-secondary co-operative education program. With world-class programs in engineering, computer science, and mathematics, Waterloo graduates are among the most sought-after by employers globally, including top Silicon Valley tech companies.
- Canada's largest co-op program — 20,000+ co-op students
- #1 for employability in Canada
- Strong tech and engineering programs
- Math Faculty — world-renowned
- Close ties to Communitech and Waterloo tech ecosystem
Programs Offered
Engineering & TechnologyComputer Science & DataBusiness & CommerceEnvironmental & Life SciencesPure SciencesArts & HumanitiesHealth & MedicineArchitecture & Design
Tuition & Costs
Domestic
$7,800 – $18,000
per year
Engineering and Math programs are higher
International
$38,000 – $58,000
per year
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Typical average
- 91%
- Minimum average
- 82%
- University type
- Public
- Campus size
- Large (42,000)
Key Deadlines
- Fall admission
- Mar 1, 2025
- Transfer deadline
- Apr 1, 2025
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