In just half a century, the University of Waterloo, located at the heart of Canada’s technology hub, has become a leading comprehensive university with 35,100 full- and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (12)
- Bachelor Anthropology
- B.A. East Asian Studies
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. Jewish Studies
- Bachelor Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- Bachelor Social Development Studies
- Bachelor Spanish and Latin American Studies
Humanities (10)
- Bachelor Classical Studies
- B.A. East Asian Studies
- B.A. French Studies
- B.A. History
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Religious Studies
- Bachelor Spanish and Latin American Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- AMATH Applied Mathematics
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- Bachelor Combinatorics and Optimization
- B.Sc. Physics & Astronomy
- Bachelor Pure Mathematics
- Bachelor Statistics and Actuarial Science
Engineering & Technology (7)
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- BASc Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor Civil and Environmental Engineering
- B.Sc. Science and Aviation
- Bachelor Software Engineering
- Bachelor Systems Design Engineering
Medicine & Health (6)
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor Health Studies
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc. Pharmacy
- Bachelor Public Health BPH
Business & Management (4)
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- B.A. Architecture
- Bachelor Fine Arts
- B.A. Music
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
Computer Science & IT (2)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Bachelor Recreation and Leisure Studies
Law (1)
About
History
In 1957, innovation and entrepreneurship brought University of Waterloo into being, as a group of business leaders imagined a new university built to tackle some of the world’s most daunting challenges.
Education
Waterloo was built to teach people to think in new ways. That meant reaching out across disciplines and faculties, sharing resources, and sparking new directions in research. It meant working hand-in-hand with industry, letting people own their intellectual property and the success that came from commercialization.
Research
The University of Waterloo has earned its reputation as a world-leading research institution in a wide-range of fields and disciplines, at all levels of study. Built to answer the challenges of a rapidly advancing society, Waterloo is a place where ideas are innovated, tested and proven.
World-changing research is an integral part of learning and connects Waterloo to all corners of the globe. This important work has a direct impact on the way we live, work, play and learn.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
151 50
2017
201
2016
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
163 -11
2018
152
2017
152
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
201
2018
201 -28
2017
173
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
215 15
2017
230
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Fall Orientation is Sunday, September 2 to September 8. Classes begin on Thursday, September 6.
Orientation is your official welcome to campus. During Orientation, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers, get to know the City of Waterloo and see the best that your faculty and UWaterloo have to offer.
As a Waterloo Warrior, you’re joining a community of current students, alumni, professors and staff at Canada’s most innovative university, and we have events and programs to help you feel right at home.
Housing services
If you think you'd enjoy being part of a small, close-knit group where the goal is to build and foster a fun and supportive community, then you may find that a college residence is the right place for you. All four college residences are smaller than Waterloo Residences, which means you'll get to know everyone quickly!Smaller communities with rooms for approximately 200-350 students each.Most spaces for first-year students are in traditional-style rooms.All four colleges have all-inclusive meal plans rather than the declining-debit WatCard dollars used by Waterloo Residences.
Library services
The campus offers four libraries:
- Dana Porter Library
- Davis Centre Library
- Musagetes Architecture Library
- Witer Learning Resource Centre
- TriUniversity Group (TUG) Annex
Medical services
The Student Medical Clinic offers health care visits with both male and female doctors and nurses. You can visit us at the Health Services building across from the SLC.Make sure you bring your health card to all appointments.
Student Life
Campus life
With a guaranteed spot in residence, you'll be living in the middle of the action. Be close to your classes, labs, the gym, places to eat, the Student Life Centre, and more.Whether you're interested in food, politics, dance, business, gaming, or the environment, joining one of Waterloo's student clubs is the perfect way to find something you love and meet others who share that same passion.
Sports facilities
If you're looking for a great way to keep in shape and have fun, join a Warrior recreation program or a varsity team. It's also a great way to make new friends, get involved on campus, and simply enjoy yourself.
Waterloo has 2 main athletic facilities on campus as well as gyms and recreational spaces in some residences.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Studying in the University of Waterloo is fantastic. The school clearly has an identity that makes it unique -technology and innovation actors best. The courses available are not entirely what I would like to read for my. Program. But overall I'm happy to be here
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The quality of education is really good. Of course there are a fee classes that are boring and bland, but you have to take them. The University itself is really ugly, a lot of classes and buildings are old and need to be renovated. The support for students isn't really great, you really have to fend for yourself.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My study experience has been pretty good, but with a lot of ups and downs. I had a lot of great opportunities to conduct research during my undergrad, which led to me attending grad school. It has been a stressful experience, and everyday is a balancing act of responsibilities, but I think it will be worth it in the end. I definitely enjoy my current program and look...