You are here

Prospective students

The University of Waterloo’s reputation as one of the most innovative universities in Canada has attracted students from 106 countries. Our students come to Waterloo for the high-quality education and the hands-on experience they receive through their labs and research opportunities and in our co-op system of study.

If you are a current high school student you will want to pursue a bachelor’s-level degree. If you have already completed your university studies, you may want to do post-graduate work toward your master’s or doctoral (PhD) degree.

I am interested in:

A group of three students having fun collaborating

Students coming through Waterloo have an advantage in a globally connected world,

says bestselling author and trends observer Malcolm Gladwell.

If you get your education in a place that looks like the United Nations, your expectation of what a smart person looks like is different than if you grow up in a homogenous environment.

Because Waterloo is so endlessly and effortlessly diverse, that undermines discrimination. You learn that ability comes in every shape and size.