TheUniversity of Waterloo has been ranked Canada’s most innovative university for the past 25 years. More than 16,000 undergraduates participate in the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program where students alternate school and work terms, gaining experience with employers such as Google, Facebook, Amazon. Located about 110 km west of Toronto, the University of Waterloo welcomes 35,000 students from 120 countries.
About University of Waterloo
TheUniversity of Waterloo has been ranked Canada’s most innovative university for the past 25 years. More than 16,000 undergraduates participate in the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program where students alternate school and work terms, gaining experience with employers such as Google, Facebook, Amazon. Located about 110 km west of Toronto, the University of Waterloo welcomes 35,000 students from 120 countries.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
The University of Waterloo offers more than 100 undergraduate programs in areas such as health, humanities and social sciences, business, engineering, the environment, mathematics, and science.
Waterloo has been ranked as Canada's most innovative university for the past 25 years and as one of Canada's best overall universities. The university is home to the world's largest co-op program with 6,700 employers around the world hiring our students for 4-month paid work terms throughout their degree. View our admission requirements to learn more.
The University of Waterloo offers over 190 doctoral and Master’s degree programs and was ranked #152 in the QS World University Rankings 2015. Postgraduate programs include Biology, Nanotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Economics, Languages, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, and Mathematics.
The engineering and technology schools are ranked 57th in the world in the QS World University Rankings and alumni go on to work at companies like BlackBerry (founded by a Waterloo alum), Apple, Ernst & Young, and Google.
While graduate job placement for the university is excellent, Waterloo also prides itself in its research programs and degrees. With over $200 million in funding from both local and international partners – 31% of funding comes from industry partnerships – the school has been able to push the envelope in innovation in the STEM fields, health sciences, and the arts.
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About University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo has been ranked Canada’s most innovative university for the past 25 years. More than 16,000 undergraduates participate in the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program where students alternate school and work terms, gaining experience with employers such as Google, Facebook, Amazon. Located about 110 km west of Toronto, the University of Waterloo welcomes 35,000 students from 120 countries.
About University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo has been ranked Canada’s most innovative university for the past 25 years. More than 16,000 undergraduates participate in the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program where students alternate school and work terms, gaining experience with employers such as Google, Facebook, Amazon. Located about 110 km west of Toronto, the University of Waterloo welcomes 35,000 students from 120 countries.
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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University of Waterloo is one of the top public universities in Waterloo, Canada. It is ranked #154 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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The University of Waterloo offers more than 100 undergraduate programs in areas such as health, humanities and social sciences, business, engineering, the environment, mathematics, and science.
Waterloo has been ranked as Canada's most innovative university for the past 25 years and as one of Canada's best overall universities. The university is home to the world's largest co-op program with 6,700 employers around the world hiring our students for 4-month paid work terms throughout their degree. View our admission requirements to learn more.
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Accounting and Financial Management
Anthropology
Architectural Engineering (BAS)
Architecture
Biomedical Engineering (BAS)
Biotechnology / Chartered Professional Accountancy
Biotechnology / Economics
Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree
Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree
Chemical Engineering (BAS)
Civil Engineering (BAS)
Classical Studies
Computer Engineering (BAS)
Computer Science (Data Science) (BCS)
Computing and Financial Management
Economics
Electrical Engineering (BAS)
English
Environment and Business
Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Environmental Engineering (BAS)
Environmental Science
Fine Arts
French
Gender and Social Justice
Geography and Aviation
Geography and Environmental Management
Geological Engineering (BAS)
Geomatics
German
Global Business and Digital Arts
Health Studies
History
International Development
Kinesiology
Knowledge Integration (BKI)
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Life Sciences (Biochemistry)
Life Sciences (Biology)
Life Sciences (Biomedical Sciences)
Life Sciences (Psychology)
Management Engineering (BAS)
Mathematics (Actuarial Science)
Mathematics (Applied Mathematics)
Mathematics (Biostatistics)
Mathematics (Combinatorics and Optimization)
Mathematics (Computational Mathematics)
Mathematics (Data Science)
Mathematics (Mathematical Economics)
Mathematics (Mathematical Finance)
Mathematics (Mathematical Optimization)
Mathematics (Mathematical Physics)
Mathematics (Mathematical Studies)
Mathematics (Mathematics Teaching)
Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)
Mathematics (Statistics)
Mathematics / Business Administration (Information Technology Management)
Mathematics / Chartered Professional Accountancy
Mathematics / Financial Analysis and Risk Management
Mechanical Engineering (BAS)
Mechatronics Engineering (BAS)
Medieval Studies
Music
Nanotechnology Engineering (BAS)
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences (Chemistry)
Physical Sciences (Earth Sciences)
Physical Sciences (Life Physics)
Physical Sciences (Materials and Nanosciences)
Physical Sciences (Mathematical Physics)
Physical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) (co-op only)
Physical Sciences (Physics and Astronomy)
Physical Sciences (Physics)
Planning
Political Science
Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)
Public Health
Recreation and Leisure Studies
Recreation and Sport Business
Religious Studies
Science and Aviation
Science and Business
Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies
Social Development Studies
Sociology
Software Engineering (BAS)
Spanish
Speech Communication
Systems Design Engineering (BAS)
Theatre and Performance
Therapeutic Recreation
Tourism Development
The University of Waterloo offers over 190 doctoral and Master’s degree programs and was ranked #152 in the QS World University Rankings 2015. Postgraduate programs include Biology, Nanotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Economics, Languages, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, and Mathematics.
The engineering and technology schools are ranked 57th in the world in the QS World University Rankings and alumni go on to work at companies like BlackBerry (founded by a Waterloo alum), Apple, Ernst & Young, and Google.
While graduate job placement for the university is excellent, Waterloo also prides itself in its research programs and degrees. With over $200 million in funding from both local and international partners – 31% of funding comes from industry partnerships – the school has been able to push the envelope in innovation in the STEM fields, health sciences, and the arts.
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Anthropology (Public Issues) (Taught)
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Applied Mathematics (Quantum Information) (MMath) (Taught)
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Architecture (Taught)
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Biology (Taught)
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Biostatistics (MMath) (Taught)
Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) (Taught)
Chemical Engineering (MASc) (Taught)
Chemical Engineering (Nanotechnology) (MASc) (Taught)
Chemical Engineering (Taught)
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Civil Engineering (Taught)
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Classical Studies (Taught)
Climate Change (MCC) (Taught)
Combinatorics and Optimization (Co-op) (MMath) (Taught)
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Computational Mathematics (MMath) (Taught)
Computer Science (MMath) (Taught)
Computer Science (Quantum Information) (MMath) (Taught)
Data Science (MMath) (Taught)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Co-op) (MDSAI) (Taught)
Development Practice (MDP) (Taught)
Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI) (Taught)
Earth Sciences (Taught)
Earth Sciences (Water) (Taught)
Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI) (Taught)
Economics (Co-op) (Taught)
Economics (Taught)
Economics (Water) (Co-op) (Taught)
Economics (Water) (Taught)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (Electric Power Engineering) (Taught)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (MASc) (Taught)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (Nanotechnology) (MASc) (Taught)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (Quantum Information) (MASc) (Taught)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (Taught)
English (Experimental Digital Media) (Co-op) (Taught)
English (Experimental Digital Media) (Taught)
English (Literary Studies) (Co-op) (Taught)
English (Literary Studies) (Taught)
English (Rhetoric and Communication Design) (Co-op) (Taught)
English (Rhetoric and Communication Design) (Taught)
Environment and Business (MEB) (Taught)
Fine Arts (Studio Art) (Taught)
French Studies (Taught)
Geography (MES) (Taught)
Geography (Taught)
Geography (Taught)
Geography (Water) (MES) (Taught)
Geography (Water) (Taught)
Geography (Water) (Taught)
German (Intercultural German Studies) (Taught)
German (Taught)
Global Governance (Taught)
Health Evaluation (MHE) (Taught)
Health Informatics (Public Health and Health Systems) (MHI) (Taught)
History (Taught)
Kinesiology (Coursework) (Taught)
Kinesiology (Taught)
Management Sciences (MASc) (Taught)
Management Sciences (MMSc) (Taught)
Management Sciences (Management of Technology) (MMSc) (Taught)
Master of Accounting (MAcc) (Taught)
Mathematics for Teachers (MMT) (Taught)
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (MASc) (Taught)
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (Nanotechnology) (MASc) (Taught)
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (Taught)
Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) (Taught)
Pharmacy (Taught)
Philosophy (Taught)
Physics (Nanotechnology) (Taught)
Physics (Quantum Information) (Taught)
Physics (Taught)
Planning (MA) (Taught)
Planning (MES) (Taught)
Planning (MPlan) (Taught)
Political Science (Taught)
Psychology (Applied Psychology) (MASc) (Taught)
Psychology (Developmental and Communication Science) (MASc) (Taught)
Psychology (Taught)
Public Health (Taught)
Public Health and Health Systems (Taught)
Public Health and Health Systems (Water) (Taught)
Public Service (Co-op) (MPS) (Taught)
Public Service (MPS) (Taught)
Pure Mathematics (MMath) (Taught)
Quantitative Finance (MQF) (Taught)
Recreation and Leisure Studies (Taught)
Social Work (Taught)
Social and Ecological Sustainability (MES) (Taught)
Social and Ecological Sustainability (Water) (MES) (Taught)
Social and Legal Studies (Co-op) (Taught)
Social and Legal Studies (Taught)
Sociology (Co-op) (Taught)
Sociology (Taught)
Statistics (MMath) (Taught)
Sustainability Management (MES) (Taught)
Sustainability Management (Water) (MES) (Taught)
Systems Design Engineering (MASc) (Taught)
Systems Design Engineering (Nanotechnology) (MASc) (Taught)
Systems Design Engineering (Taught)
Taxation (MTax) (Taught)
Vision Science (Taught)
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