University of Waterloo
Canada · Waterloo
Canada’s best co-op system: students alternate studying with paid work at IT- companies.
- Tuition
- CA$51 000 – CA$75 000 / year
- Founded
- 1957
- Students
- 42,000
- QS 2027
- #113
- IELTS from
- 6.5
- Bachelor language
- English
First year (2 semesters), tuition and fees; depends on the program
Schools and programmes
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Mathematics (the world's largest math faculty)
- Engineering
- Co-op programs (paid internships)
Application deadlines (2027 intake)
- — Apply through OUAC (Ontario)
- — Study permit — apply right after the offer. Guide
- — Ontario university decisions — no later than
Documents required
- International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
- Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
- Application (OUAC / university portal)
- Transcript of grades 10–11
- Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
- Supplementary application / personal profile
- Study permit + provincial letter (PAL/TAL)
- Motivation letter / essay
- Photo for documents
- Pay the application fee
- Health insurance
Official links
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