University of Waterloo
Overview
The University of Waterloo is Canada's top innovation university, famous for its world-leading co-operative education program — the largest of its kind globally. Waterloo graduates are highly sought after by Silicon Valley and global tech companies, with particular strength in computer science, engineering, and mathematics.
Programs Offered
Admission Requirements
- ✓High school diploma with strong math and science grades (90%+ for competitive programs)
- ✓English proficiency: IELTS 6.5+ (writing 6.5+) or TOEFL 90+
- ✓Admission Information Form (AIF)
- ✓Euclid/CSMC math contest scores (recommended)
- ✓Video interview for some programs
- ✓Bachelor's degree with 75%+ average (B+)
- ✓IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
- ✓GRE for select programs
- ✓Statement of purpose
- ✓Two to three references
- ✓CV
- ✓Master's degree with strong academic record
- ✓Research proposal
- ✓English proficiency
- ✓Academic references
- ✓Supervisor match required
Campus Life
Waterloo's campus is located in the heart of Canada's Technology Triangle, with easy access to Toronto. The university's co-op program gives students 2 years of paid work experience at companies like Google, Apple, and Tesla before graduation. Campus features include modern engineering labs, a startup incubator (Velocity), and 200+ student clubs.
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