Tuition fees are listed one term at a time and are subject to change on an annual basis by the University of Waterloo. You can access the most up-to-date information on tuition fee schedules for both domestic and international students through our Finance Office.

Term Duration
Fall Term September to December
Winter Term January to April
Spring Term May to August

Notes:

  • University of Waterloo calculates tuition one term at a time.

  • Fees are listed for one term (one term = four months of study)

  • Costs are normally subject to change on an annual basis by the University of Waterloo.

  • Students admitted to a qualifying or non-degree program pay fees at the per-course fee corresponding to their program.

Co-operative education costs

A fee in the amount of $729.00 per four-month work-term will be charged to students using the services of Co-operative Education and Centre for Career Action.

Living costs

Please see the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs' "Study and living costs" page for up-to-date costs to expect while living and studying in Waterloo.