Canadian University Guide
University of Waterloo
The co-op capital of Canada. Startup culture, strong tech industry connections, entrepreneurial energy. Best for STEM students who want real-world experience before graduating.
| Location | Waterloo, Ontario |
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| Province | Ontario |
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| Canada rank | #7 |
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| World rank | #154 |
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| Acceptance rate | undefined |
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| Average range | 90% to 97% |
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| Domestic tuition | $14100 |
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| International tuition | $55000 |
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| Co-op | World's largest co-op program |
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| Application | Official application link |
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| Deadline | Feb 1 |
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Popular Programs
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringSystems Design EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringGeological EngineeringNanotechnology EngineeringSoftware EngineeringEngineering and ManagementArchitectural EngineeringComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringMathematics and Computer ScienceData ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputational MathematicsComputing and Financial ManagementBioinformaticsMathematicsPure MathematicsApplied Mathematics
Scholarships and Awards
- President's Scholarship ($2,000, 95%+, automatic)
- Engineering Excellence Award (varies)
- Provost's Scholars Award ($2,500)
Why students choose Waterloo
#7 in Canada, #154 globally. #1 in Canada for co-op, employer connections, and startup founders.
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