School Overview

Ranked among the world’s top universities, the University of Waterloo offers over 100 programs across business, health, engineering, math, science, the arts, and environment. As Canada’s #1 comprehensive research university and a global leader in experiential education, Waterloo combines academic excellence with real-world impact.

Waterloo is home to the world’s leading co-op program, giving students up to two years of paid work experience, access to more than 8,000 employers, and the opportunity to earn an average of $15,200 per work term before graduation. Last year, students completed over 26,000 co-op jobs and earned more than $288 million CAD — building résumés, testing careers, and graduating career ready.

Our reputation is backed by global rankings and groundbreaking achievements, including a top 115 placement in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and a Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Professor Donna Strickland in 2018.

Students benefit from a first-year residence guarantee, Canada’s largest campus recreation program, and a vibrant student life with over 200 clubs. Located in the city of Waterloo — just 110 km west of Toronto — the University is part of a diverse and dynamic community of over 50,000 students and residents from more than 200 cultural backgrounds.

Learn more at https://www.uwaterloo.ca/future-students