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University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo

About University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo, established in 1957 and located in Waterloo, Ontario, is one of Canada’s top innovation-focused universities, renowned globally for its strength in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), business, and entrepreneurship. With more than 42,000 students and six faculties, including Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Arts, Environment, and Health, Waterloo offers over 100 undergraduate and 180 graduate programs. The university is recognized for having the world’s largest post-secondary co-op program, giving students valuable paid work experience in top companies across Canada and internationally. Waterloo is a leader in cutting-edge research, housing over 70 research centres and institutes, and is home to global tech spin-offs like BlackBerry. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, innovation, and collaboration, the University of Waterloo continues to shape the future by equipping students with the skills and mindset needed to solve complex real-world problems.
Basic
School Type
Public
Province
Ontario
City
Waterloo
School Number
O19305471522
Telephone Number
519-888-4567
Fax Number
519-746-2882
Email
askus@uwaterloo.ca
Founded Year
1957
Enrolment
41000
Age Range
18+
Gender
Coed
Schooling arrangements
Residence
Language of instruction
English
Principal
Jagdeep Singh Bachher
Academics
Special needs support
No
Gifted Program
No
Tuition
Application Fee
Domestic Students: CAD$156 International Students: CAD$166
Tuition
Domestic Students: CAD$9,000-$20,000/year International Students: CAD$51,000-$74,000/year
Financial aid (FA)
No
Cost of Living
Cost of double room: CAD$6,946 Cost of Single room: CAD$7,744 Cost of double room with meals: CAD$13,176-$14,176 Cost of single room with meals: CAD$13,974-$14,974 Cost of apartment-style: CAD$6,693-$7,662
Enrollment
Full Time Students
Undergraduates: 34,549 Graduates: 4,710
Part Time Students
Undergraduates: 1,214 Graduates: 1,427
Graduate Proportion
0.86
Admission Requirement
English Language Proficency Test
TOEFL iBT: 90 overall, 25 writing, 25 speaking IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): 70 overall, 60 per band, 70 writing, 70 speaking PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): 63 overall, 65 writing, 65 speaking Cambridge English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency): 180 overall, 176 writing, 176 reading, 176 speaking, 176 listening Duolingo English Test: 120 overall with Literacy and Production scores of 125
SSAT
No
Entrance Exam
No