Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
The University of Waterloo is pleased to be a participating institution with the Government of Brazil Doctoral Scholarship Program through the CNPq (the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) scholarship program.
If applicable, indicate on your application to the University of Waterloo under the International Agreements section that you are applying to CNPq.
For a master’s program:
For a PhD (doctoral) program:
You will need to provide certification of English Language Proficiency (ELP). Minimum* test scores for admission are:
*Individual departments/schools may require lower or higher scores. Consult specific program to confirm ELP requirements.
If your ELP test score does not meet our minimum requirement, review the English Language Institute, Renison University College website for information on our intensive English for Academic Success (EFAS) program.
Please check with your chosen department or school for application deadlines and additional application requirements (i.e. references, résumé, writing sample, supplementary information form/research proposal, GRE, GMAT).
To determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program, visit the Graduate program tuition page on the Finance website. Once you are on the page:
Visit the Study and living costs page for estimates on housing, food and other living expenses.
Waterloo is a member of the CALDO consortium, an association of Canada’s leading research universities committed to international education. CALDO is currently working with nine Latin American countries: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Panama. Stay up to date on the latest CALDO news and tour dates.
Research which type of graduate program is right for you, and then browse our list of programs and ensure you meet the minimum admission requirements.
Understand the necessary pieces and requirements for application, like English language proficiency requirements, documents, supervisor and references.
The application process at Waterloo is managed electronically. You will apply online and upload all of your supporting documents to our student information system.
When an admission decision is made, an electronic Offer of Admission/Letter of Acceptance will be available for viewing and printing on our student information system. Learn more about what happens after you've applied.
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.