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Discover Canada's innovation university
Our game-changing research and entrepreneurial spirit power one of the world’s top innovation hubs. Our students learn from world-class scholars and benefit from North America’s largest paid co-op program.If you’re looking for a place to pursue your interests and build the skills for a successful future, we hope you’ll join us at the University of Waterloo.
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Prospective graduate students
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Other ways to study
Employers and educators across Canada and internationally recognize the high-quality education you'll gain at Waterloo.
#1
comprehensive research university in Canada 16 years in a row
Research Infosource 2023
#1
school for entrepreneurs in Canada
Pitchbook University Rankings 2023
#2
in Canada for most innovative university
Maclean's University Rankings 2024
Waterloo by the numbers
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