Be inspired by your environment
In Environment, we don’t just sit in classrooms waiting for the world to change – we take real action. In labs, field courses, placements, international exchanges, or co-op terms, you’ll gain hands-on experience before graduation, and job-ready skills you can use no matter where your journey takes you.
Future undergraduate students
Join the global movement advocating for a greener, more sustainable world — whatever your #earthgoals. Get outdoors and protect vulnerable ecosystems. Command a boardroom and make environmentally responsible business decisions. Design livable communities close to home or work toward economic equality overseas. How do you want to leave your (eco-friendly) mark on the world?
Knowledge Integration
Knowledge Integration (KI) is a flexible, skills-based program that lets you explore diverse interests while developing problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills to tackle real-world challenges.
Climate and Environmental Change
Integrate biology, chemistry, physics, and geography to tackle challenges like flooding, forest fires, and rising sea levels, while mastering tools like computer modeling and gaining hands-on experience through labs, fieldwork, and co-op.
Environment and Business
In Environment and Business, the only program of its kind in North America, you’ll combine business fundamentals like economics and marketing with environmental education to drive corporate sustainability and reduce ecological impacts.
Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Use insights from natural and social sciences to address major environmental challenges like water scarcity and biodiversity loss, while learning about ecosystem conservation and governance in small, community-focused classes.
Geography and Aviation
Dream of being a pilot? In Canada’s largest university-level aviation program, you’ll earn a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a Commercial Pilot Licence while studying geography, weather patterns, and GIS technology from both the classroom and the cockpit.
Geography and Environmental Management
Explore how people shape the planet and tackle global issues like climate change and resource management in Waterloo’s top-ranked Geography and Environmental Management program. With 70+ courses, field studies, co-op opportunities, and flexible degree options, you'll gain hands-on experience and connect with a close-knit student community.
Geomatics
Geotag, you’re it! Combine geography with computer programming and environmental analysis.
Planning
Create healthier, more vibrant communities. Study the environmental and social challenges facing our cities and rural areas.
Sustainability and Financial Management
Become a sought-after expert who can measure profits and planetary health. Through this one-of-a-kind program, you'll gain expertise in accounting and financial management at Waterloo's world-class School of Accounting and Finance, and study sustainability in Canada's biggest Faculty of Environment.
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Get a quick look into the exciting programs, research, and hands-on experiences offered in the Faculty of Environment. Discover how students are making a difference!
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From applying to choosing your residence, this whole university thing can be pretty confusing. We're here to help you every step of the way. Send us a question using the form below or email envinfo@uwaterloo.ca to contact our Environment recruitment team.