As one of Canada’s top innovation universities, the University of Waterloo is home to 100+ programs in business, health, engineering, math, science, the arts, environment and more.
Through the world’s largest co-op (paid internship) program, you can include up to two years of relevant work experience as part of your degree, giving you an advantage in your future career. Our network of over 7,100 employers includes many of the world’s leading companies.
Waterloo ranks within the top 150 universities in the world (QS World Rankings 2022). We are also recognized as being the #1 university in Canada for employer-student connections (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020) and the most innovative university in Canada (Maclean’s 2022). We’re also home to Physics and Astronomy professor Donna Strickland, winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics (only the third woman in history to do so).
The best and brightest are drawn to the University of Waterloo for our renowned academic programs, North America’s largest co-operative education program (paid internships), and our reputation as one of Canada’s leading universities. Many of our programs rank among the top 50 in the world.
Waterloo champions a culture of curiosity, exploration, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, global stewardship and leadership. We bring bold ideas and brilliant minds together — inspiring innovations with global impact today and in the future.
With more than 42,000 students from 120 countries at Waterloo, you’ll meet students, professors, and researchers from across Canada and around the globe. You will gain the skills, knowledge and mindset to make meaningful change in a complex world.
Outside the classroom, there are more than 200 student clubs, 250 athletic and fitness programs, and guaranteed residence for first-year students.
If you’re looking for a smaller, community-oriented residence or a supportive learning environment, one of Waterloo’s four University Colleges may be for you! Each University College has its own character and distinctive undergraduate programs where you can get involved and feel supported while you live and learn. You’ll study or live in a close-knit community while having access to all services and facilities at Waterloo, in addition to those at the University Colleges.
Forget four or five years down the road. Your future starts right here, right now.
You may be required to submit detailed course descriptions and reading lists from previous classes to ensure that you have met the program requirements.
You are advised to send predicted grades for all courses for which midterm marks are not available.
For Ontario students: Ontario Secondary School Diploma, including a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses or a combination, which must include specific program requirements.
Minimum average of 80% on the best six Grade 12 courses including required courses. Higher averages are required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available.
Repeated courses may be taken into consideration depending on the program.
All Applicants
We may require supplemental forms with your application.
English is the language of instruction at the University of Waterloo. Success in our programs requires a high level of English language proficiency. See English language requirements.
All applications for full-time, on-campus studies at Waterloo are handled by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
Biomathematics, bioinformatics, and computational biology
Biotechnology
Business administration, management and operations
Business, management, marketing and related support services, other
Business/commerce, general
Chemical engineering
Chemistry
City/urban, community and regional planning
Civil engineering
Classics and classical languages, literatures and linguistics
Communication and media studies
Computer engineering
Computer science
Criminology
Drama/theatre arts and stagecraft
Ecology, evolution, systematics and population biology
Economics
Electrical and electronic engineering technologies/technicians
Engineering, other
English language and literature, general
English rhetoric and composition/writing studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Fine arts and art studies
French literature
Genetics
Geography and cartography
Geological and Earth sciences/geosciences
Geological/geophysical engineering
Health and physical education/fitness
Health/medical preparatory programs
History
Housing and human environments
Human Resources Management and Services
International relations and national security studies
Materials sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics and statistics, other
Mechanical engineering
Mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering
Microbiological sciences and immunology
Music
Nanotechnology
Natural resources conservation and research
Natural resources management and policy
Neurobiology and neurosciences
Optometry (OD)
Parks, recreation and leisure facilities management
Parks, recreation and leisure studies
Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies, other
Pharmacology and toxicology
Pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and administration
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
Physical sciences, general
Physics
Physiology, pathology and related sciences
Political science and government
Pre-Health Sciences
Psychology, general
Public health
Rehabilitation and therapeutic professions
Sociology
Sociology and anthropology
Soil sciences
Statistics
Systems engineering
Taxation
Teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas
Urban studies/affairs
Visual, digital and performing arts, general
How would it feel to step into your dream job right out of university?
Waterloo’s co-op program is an amazing way to explore careers and gain paid work experience while earning your university degree. You’ll graduate with up to two years of valuable experience – and make money! Learn more about co-op and careers.
Scholarships allow us to celebrate and recognize your achievements! Entrance scholarships are available if you’re starting full-time first-year degree studies and are beginning university or college for the first time.
With Waterloo’s guaranteed residence for first-year and transfer students, you can live in the middle of the action and be close to your classes, labs and tutorials, the Student Life Centre, gyms, places to eat, and more.
From traditional dorm-style rooms to apartment-style suites, Waterloo offers 12 accessible residences, including four University Colleges (Conrad Grebel, Renison, St. Jerome’s University, and United College). Like the Waterloo campus, residence is a global community with students who bring diverse experiences and perspectives. In residence, you’ll find both spaces and people to help you thrive.
Each of Waterloo’s first-year residences offer personal and academic support, such as Living Learning Communities, residence life staff and social activities to help you adjust to living away from home.
The best and brightest are drawn to the University of Waterloo for our renowned academic programs, North America’s largest co-operative education program (paid internships), and our reputation as one of Canada’s leading universities. Many of our programs rank among the top 50 in the world.
Waterloo champions a culture of curiosity, exploration, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, global stewardship and leadership. We bring bold ideas and brilliant minds together — inspiring innovations with global impact today and in the future.
With more than 42,000 students from 120 countries at Waterloo, you’ll meet students, professors, and researchers from across Canada and around the globe. You will gain the skills, knowledge and mindset to make meaningful change in a complex world.
Outside the classroom, there are more than 200 student clubs, 250 athletic and fitness programs, and guaranteed residence for first-year students.
If you’re looking for a smaller, community-oriented residence or a supportive learning environment, one of Waterloo’s four University Colleges may be for you! Each University College has its own character and distinctive undergraduate programs where you can get involved and feel supported while you live and learn. You’ll study or live in a close-knit community while having access to all services and facilities at Waterloo, in addition to those at the University Colleges.
Forget four or five years down the road. Your future starts right here, right now.
You may be required to submit detailed course descriptions and reading lists from previous classes to ensure that you have met the program requirements.
You are advised to send predicted grades for all courses for which midterm marks are not available.
For Ontario students: Ontario Secondary School Diploma, including a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses or a combination, which must include specific program requirements.
Minimum average of 80% on the best six Grade 12 courses including required courses. Higher averages are required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available.
Repeated courses may be taken into consideration depending on the program.
All Applicants
We may require supplemental forms with your application.
English is the language of instruction at the University of Waterloo. Success in our programs requires a high level of English language proficiency. See English language requirements.
All applications for full-time, on-campus studies at Waterloo are handled by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
How would it feel to step into your dream job right out of university?
Waterloo’s co-op program is an amazing way to explore careers and gain paid work experience while earning your university degree. You’ll graduate with up to two years of valuable experience – and make money! Learn more about co-op and careers.
Scholarships allow us to celebrate and recognize your achievements! Entrance scholarships are available if you’re starting full-time first-year degree studies and are beginning university or college for the first time.
With Waterloo’s guaranteed residence for first-year and transfer students, you can live in the middle of the action and be close to your classes, labs and tutorials, the Student Life Centre, gyms, places to eat, and more.
From traditional dorm-style rooms to apartment-style suites, Waterloo offers 12 accessible residences, including four University Colleges (Conrad Grebel, Renison, St. Jerome’s University, and United College). Like the Waterloo campus, residence is a global community with students who bring diverse experiences and perspectives. In residence, you’ll find both spaces and people to help you thrive.
Each of Waterloo’s first-year residences offer personal and academic support, such as Living Learning Communities, residence life staff and social activities to help you adjust to living away from home.
Read about the experiences of past international students.
I really got to explore every facet of research during my co-op term at Waterloo. It spanned from government clinical trials to even starting up some of my own smaller research projects.
Omar (he/him), Life Sciences, Biology major, Co-op
Even though I was shy about getting involved, I joined and volunteered in many campus activities. The more I got involved at Waterloo, the more I felt comfortable being myself and being a part of this great community.
One of the first people I met was an upper-year mentor who took the time to help me through tough times in first year, giving me a broader perspective on my education and the decisions I made. I’m truly grateful for such a helpful and supportive community.
Siddharth (he/him), Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree
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