Fees listed below are for the Winter 2021 term only. Incidental fees are subject to change. Winter due date is December 15, 2020.
All amounts are shown in Canadian dollars.
University of Waterloo charges tuition one term at a time:
Fall Term – September to December
Winter Term – January to April
Spring Term – May to August
Health
| Faculty/ Program | Price per 0.5 unit course | Maximum tuition per term | Work report marking fee |
Co-op fee |
Incidental fees (excluding HST) | Total fees per term (excluding HST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular |
$3,865.60 |
$19,328.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $20,415.08 |
| Regular Year 2 |
$3,529.40 | $17,647.00 |
- |
- | $1,087.08 | $18,734.08 |
| Regular Year 3 |
$3,222.60 | $16,113.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $17,200.08 |
| Regular Year 4 |
$3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 |
$16,680.08 |
| Co-op Term 1A |
$3,865.60 | $19,328.00 | - | - | $834.35 |
$20,158.10 |
| Co-op Term 1B |
$3,865.60 | $19,328.00 | - | - | $1,070.10 |
$20,398.10 |
| Co-op Term 2A |
$3,529.40 | $17,647.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $19,463.70 |
| Co-op Term 2B |
$3,222.60 | $16,113.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,929.70 |
| Co-op Term 3A |
$3,222.60 | $16,113.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,929.70 |
| Co-op Term 3B |
$3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,409.70 |
| Co-op Term 4A |
$3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,409.70 |
| Co-op Term 4B |
$3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,409.70 |
Note: tuition is charged per course to the maximum per term fee indicated. There is no charge for additional courses or labs taken beyond a course weight of 2.5 units.
Arts
| Faculty/Program | Price per 0.5 unit course | Maximum tuition per term | Work report marking fee |
Co-op fee |
Incidental fees (excluding HST) | Total fees per term (excluding HST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Year 1 |
$3,865.60 |
$19,328.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $20,415.08 |
| Regular Year 2 | $3,529.40 | $17,647.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $18,734.08 |
| Regular Year 3 | $3,222.60 | $16,113.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $17,200.08 |
| Regular Year 4 | $3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $16,680.08 |
| Co-op Term 1A | $3,865.60 | $19,328.00 | - | - | $830.10 | $20,158.10 |
| Co-op Term 1B | $3,865.60 | $19,328.00 | - | - | $1,070.10 | $20,398.10 |
| Co-op Term 2A | $3,529.40 | $17,647.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $19,463.70 |
| Co-op Term 2B | $3,529.40 | $17,647.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $19,463.70 |
| Co-op Term 3A |
$3,222.60 |
$16,113.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,929.70 |
| Co-op Term 3B | $3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,409.70 |
| Co-op Term 4A | $3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,409.70 |
| Co-op Term 4B | $3,018.00 | $15,090.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $16,906.70 |
|
Global Business & |
$4,297.40 | $21,487.00 | - | - |
$1,087.08 |
$22,574.08 |
| Global Business & Digital Arts Regular Year 2 |
$3,923.80 | $19,619.00 | - | - | $868.74 | $20,487.74 |
|
Global Business & |
$3,582.60 | $17,913.00 | - | - | $868.74 | $18,781.74 |
| Global Business & Digital Arts Regular Year 4 |
$3,420.00 | $17,100.00 | - | - | $868.74 |
$17,968.74 |
| Accounting & Financial Management Co-op Term 1A |
$3,865.60 |
$19,328.00 |
- |
- |
$860.10 |
$20,188.10 |
| Accounting & Financial Management Co-op Term 1B |
$3,865.60 | $19,328.00 | - | - | $1,100.10 | $20,428.10 |
| Accounting & Financial Management Co-op Term 2A |
$4,112.60 |
$20,563.00 |
$12.60 |
$734.00 |
$1,100.10 |
$22,409.70 |
| Accounting & Financial Management Co-op Term 2B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,100.10 | $22,409.70 |
| Accounting & Financial Management Co-op Term 3A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,100.10 | $22,409.70 |
| Accounting & Financial Management Co-op Term 3B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,100.10 | $22,409.70 |
| Accounting & Financial Management Co-op Term 4A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,100.10 | $22,409.70 |
| Accounting & Financial Management Co-op Term 4B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,100.10 | $22,409.70 |
Note: tuition is charged per course to the maximum per term fee indicated. There is no charge for additional courses or labs taken beyond a course weight of 2.5 units.
Engineering
| Faculty/ Program | Price per 0.5 unit course | Maximum tuition per term | Work report marking fee | Co-op fee | Incidental fees (excluding HST) | Total fees per term (excluding HST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Term 1A |
$5,746.20 |
$28,731.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $922.94 | $30,400.54 |
| Co-op Term 1B |
$5,746.20 | $28,731.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $30,640.54 |
| Co-op Term 2A |
$5,387.00 | $26,935.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $28,844.54 |
| Co-op Term 2B |
$4,918.60 | $24,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $26,502.54 |
| Co-op Term 3A |
$4,918.60 | $24,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $26,502.54 |
| Co-op Term 3B |
$4,490.80 | $22,454.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $24,363.54 |
| Co-op Term 4A |
$4,490.80 | $22,454.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $24,363.54 |
| Co-op Term 4B |
$4,490.80 | $22,454.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $24,363.54 |
| Architecture Co-op Term 1A |
$5,730.60 | $28,653.00 | - | - | $922.94 | $29,575.94 |
| Architecture Co-op Term 1B |
$5,730.60 | $28,653.00 | - | - | $1,162.94 | $29,815.94 |
| Architecture Co-op Term 2A |
$5,232.20 | $26,161.00 | - | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $28,057.94 |
| Architecture Co-op Term 2B |
$4,777.20 | $23,886.00 | - | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $25,782.94 |
| Architecture Co-op Term 3A |
$4,777.20 | $23,886.00 | - | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $25,782.94 |
| Architecture Co-op Term 3B |
$4,623.00 | $23,115.00 | - | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $25,011.94 |
| Architecture Co-op Term 4A |
$4,623.00 | $23,115.00 | - | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $25,011.94 |
| Architecture Co-op Term 4B |
$4,474.20 | $22,371.00 | - | $734.00 | $1,162.94 | $24,267.94 |
| Software Engineering Co-op Term 1A |
$5,746.20 | $28,731.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 |
$964.33 | $30,441.93 |
| Software Engineering Co-op Term 1B |
$5,746.20 | $28,731.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,204.33 | $30,681.93 |
| Software Engineering Co-op Term 2A |
$5,387.00 | $26,935.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,204.33 | $28,885.93 |
| Software Engineering Co-op Term 2B |
$4,918.60 | $24,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,204.33 | $26,543.93 |
| Software Engineering Co-op Term 3A |
$4,918.60 | $24,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,204.33 | $26,543.93 |
| Software Engineering Co-op Term 3B |
$4,490.80 | $22,454.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,204.33 | $24,404.93 |
| Software Engineering Co-op Term 4A |
$4,490.80 | $22,454.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,204.33 | $24,404.93 |
| Software Engineering Co-op Term 4B |
$4,490.80 | $22,454.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,204.33 | $24,404.93 |
Note: during full-time degree terms, Engineering students are charged the maximum tuition fee regardless of the number of courses in which they're enrolled. Tuition is only charged "per course" during a non-degree term.
Environment
| Faculty/ Program | Price per 0.5 unit course | Maximum tuition per term | Work report marking fee | Co-op fee | Incidental fees (excluding HST) | Total fees per term (excluding HST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular |
$3,883.20 |
$19,416.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $20,503.08 |
| Regular Year 2 |
$3,545.60 | $17,728.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $18,815.08 |
| Regular Year 3 |
$3,237.20 |
$16,186.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $17,273.08 |
| Regular Year 4 |
$3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | - | - | $1,087.08 | $16,680.08 |
| Co-op Term 1A |
$3,883.20 | $19,416.00 | - | - | $830.10 | $20,246.10 |
| Co-op Term 1B |
$3,883.20 | $19,416.00 | - | - | $1,070.10 | $20,486.10 |
| Co-op Term 2A |
$3,545.60 | $17,728.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $19,544.70 |
| Co-op Term 2B |
$3,545.60 | $17,728.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $19,544.70 |
| Co-op Term 3A |
$3,237.20 | $16,186.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $18,002.70 |
| Co-op Term 3B |
$3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,409.70 |
| Co-op Term 4A |
$3,118.60 | $15,593.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 | $17,409.70 |
| Co-op Term 4B |
$3,018.00 | $15,090.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,070.10 |
$16,906.70 |
Note: tuition is charged per course to the maximum per term fee indicated. There is no charge for additional courses or labs taken beyond a course weight of 2.5 units.
Mathematics
| Faculty/ Program | Price per 0.5 unit course | Maximum tuition per term | Work report marking fee | Co-op fee | Incidental fees (excluding HST) | Total fees per term (excluding HST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Regular Year 1 |
$4,185.00 |
$20,925.00 | - | - | $1,101.87 | $22,026.87 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Regular Year 2 |
$3,821.00 | $19,105.00 | - | - | $1,101.87 | $20,206.87 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Regular Year 3 |
$3,488.80 | $17,444.00 | - | - | $1,101.87 | $18,545.87 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Regular Year 4 |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | - | - | $1,101.87 | $17,982.87 |
|
Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management |
$4,185.00 | $20,925.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $844.89 | $22,516.49 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Co-op Term 1B |
$4,185.00 | $20,925.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $22,756.49 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Co-op Term 2A |
$3,821.00 | $19,105.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $20,936.49 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Co-op Term 2B |
$3,821.00 | $19,105.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $20,936.49 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Co-op Term 3A | $3,488.80 | $17,444.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $19,275.49 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Co-op Term 3B |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $18,712.49 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Co-op Term 4A |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $18,712.49 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management Co-op Term 4B |
$3,267.60 | $16,338.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $18,169.49 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 1A |
$4,185.00 | $20,925.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $844.89 | $22,516.49 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 1B |
$4,185.00 | $20,925.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $22,756.49 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 2A |
$3,821.00 | $19,105.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $20,936.49 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 2B |
$3,488.80 | $17,444.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $19,275.49 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 3A |
$3,488.80 | $17,444.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $19,275.49 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 3B |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $18,712.49 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 4A |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | - | - | $1,084.89 | $17,965.89 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 4B |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | - | - | $1,084.89 | $17,965.89 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 5A |
$3,267.60 | $16,338.00 | - | - | $1,084.89 | $17,422.89 |
| Math & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 5B |
$3,267.60 | $16,338.00 | - | - | $1,084.89 | $17,422.89 |
|
Computer Science/Data Science Regular Year 1 |
$5,746.20 | $28,731.00 | - | - | $1,101.87 | $29,832.87 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Regular Year 2 | $5,387.00 | $26,935.00 | - | - | $1,101.87 | $28,036.87 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Regular Year 3 | $3,488.80 | $17,444.00 | - | - | $1,101.87 | $18,545.87 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Regular Year 4 | $3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | - | - | $1,101.87 | $17,982.87 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Co-op Term 1A | $5,746.20 | $28,731.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $844.89 | $30,322.49 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Co-op Term 1B | $5,746.20 | $28,731.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $30,562.49 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Co-op Term 2A | $5,387.00 | $26,935.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $28,766.49 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Co-op Term 2B | $5,387.00 | $26,935.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $28,766.49 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Co-op Term 3A | $3,488.80 | $17,444.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $19,275.49 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Co-op Term 3B | $3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $18,712.49 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Co-op Term 4A | $3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $18,712.49 |
| Computer Science/Data Science Co-op Term 4B | $3,267.60 | $16,338.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $18,169.49 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 1A |
$5,746.20 | $28,731.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $844.89 | $30,322.49 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 1B |
$5,746.20 | $28,731.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $30,562.49 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 2A |
$5,387.00 | $26,935.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $28,766.49 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 2B |
$3,488.80 | $17,444.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $19,275.49 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 3A |
$3,488.80 | $17,444.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $19,275.49 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 3B |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,084.89 | $18,712.49 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 4A |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | - | - | $1,084.89 | $17,965.89 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 4B |
$3,376.20 | $16,881.00 | - | - | $1,084.89 | $17,965.89 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 5A |
$3,267.60 | $16,338.00 | - | - | $1,084.89 | $17,422.89 |
| Computer Science & Business Double Degree Co-op Term 5B |
$3,267.60 | $16,338.00 | - | - | $1,084.89 | $17,422.89 |
| Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 1A |
$4,185.00 |
$20,925.00 |
- |
- |
$874.89 |
$21,799.89 |
| Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 1B |
$4,185.00 | $20,925.00 | - | - | $1,114.89 | $22,104.70 |
| Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 2A |
$4,112.60 |
$20,563.00 |
$12.60 |
$734.00 |
$1,114.89 |
$22,039.89 |
| Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 2B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 3A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 3B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 4A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 4B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Computing & Financial Management Co-op Term 1A |
$4,185.00 |
$20,925.00 |
$12.60 |
$734.00 |
$874.89 |
$22,546.49 |
| Computing & Financial Management Co-op Term 1B |
$4,185.00 | $20,925.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,786.49 |
| Computing & Financial Management Co-op Term 2A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 |
$22,424.49 |
| Computing & Financial Management Co-op Term 2B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Computing & Financial Management Co-op Term 3A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Computing & Financial Management Co-op Term 3B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Computing & Financial Management Co-op Term 4A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
| Computing & Financial Management Co-op Term 4B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,114.89 | $22,424.49 |
Note: tuition is charged per course to the maximum per term fee indicated. There is no charge for additional courses or labs taken beyond a course weight of 2.5 units.
Science
| Faculty/ Program | Price per 0.5 unit course | Maximum tuition fee per term | Work report marking fee | Co-op fee | Incidental fees (excluding HST) | Total fees per term (excluding HST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular Year 1 |
$4,041.60 | $20,208.00 | - | - | $1,140.08 | $21,348.08 |
| Regular Year 2 | $3,690.20 | $18,451.00 | - | - | $1,140.08 | $19,591.08 |
| Regular Year 3 | $3,369.40 | $16,847.00 | - | - | $1,140.08 | $17,987.08 |
| Regular Year 4 | $3,260.60 | $16,303.00 | - | - | $1,140.08 | $17,443.08 |
| Co-op Term 1A | $4,041.60 | $20,208.00 | - | - | $883.10 |
$21,091.10
|
| Co-op Term 1B | $4,041.60 | $20,208.00 | - | - | $1,123.10 | $21,331.10 |
| Co-op Term 2A | $3,690.20 | $18,451.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,123.10 | $20,320.70 |
| Co-op Term 2B | $3,690.20 | $18,451.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,123.10 | $20,320.70 |
| Co-op Term 3A | $3,369.40 | $16,847.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,123.10 | $18,716.70 |
| Co-op Term 3B | $3,260.60 | $16,303.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,123.10 | $18,172.70 |
| Co-op Term 4A | $3,260.60 | $16,303.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,123.10 | $18,172.70 |
| Co-op Term 4B | $3,155.80 | $15,779.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,123.10 | $17,648.70 |
|
Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountant |
$4,041.60 |
$20,208.00 |
- |
- |
$913.10 |
$21,121.10 |
| Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 1B |
$4,041.60 | $20,208.00 | - | - | $1,153.10 | $21,361.10 |
|
Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountant |
$4,112.60 |
$20,563.00 |
$12.60 |
$734.00 |
$1,153.10 |
$22,462.70 |
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Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountant |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,153.10 | $22,462.70 |
| Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 3A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,153.10 | $22,462.70 |
| Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 3B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,153.10 | $22,462.70 |
| Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 4A |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,153.10 | $22,462.70 |
| Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountant Co-op Term 4B |
$4,112.60 | $20,563.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,153.10 | $22,462.70 |
| Optometry Year 1 | $5,078.90 |
$30,720.00 |
- | - | $1,140.08 | $31,860.08 |
| Optometry Year 2 | $4,827.30 | $29,221.00 | - | - | $1,140.08 | $30,361.08 |
| Optometry Year 3 | $4,407.40 | $26,718.00 | - | - | $1,140.08 | $27,858.08 |
| Optometry Year 4 | $4,265.30 | $25,871.00 | - | - | $1,140.08 | $27,011.08 |
| Pharmacy Co-op Term 1A | $4,683.00 | $30,720.00 | - | - | $918.10 | $31,638.10 |
| Pharmacy Co-op Term 1B | $4,683.00 | $30,720.00 | - | - | $1,158.10 | $31,878.10 |
| Pharmacy Co-op Term 2A | $4,683.00 | $30,720.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,158.10 | $32,624.70 |
| Pharmacy Co-op Term 2B | $4,275.00 | $28,049.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,158.10 | $29,953.70 |
| Pharmacy Co-op Term 3A | $4,275.00 | $28,049.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,158.10 | $29,953.70 |
| Pharmacy Co-op Term 3B | $4,137.00 | $27,144.00 | $12.60 | $734.00 | $1,158.10 | $29,048.70 |
| Pharmacy Co-op Term 4A | $4,137.00 | $27,144.00 | - | - | $1,158.10 | $28,302.10 |
| Pharmacy Co-op Term 4B | $4,003.00 | $26,268.00 | - | - | $1,158.10 | $27,426.10 |
Note: tuition is charged per course to the maximum per term fee indicated. There is no charge for additional courses or labs taken beyond a course weight of 2.5 units.
- students in Pharmacy are charged per course for the first five courses (2.5 units) and the maximum term tuition fee indicated for any course load over 2.5 units
- students in Optometry programs are charged a program fee equal to the maximum tuition charge and are only charged the per course rate during a Non-Degree term. In the Fall & Winter terms, the Optometry program fee includes a $450.00 special assessment.
How tuition is charged
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University of Waterloo bills students one term at a time:
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| Program | Per course fee |
| Health, Arts - Regular Year 1 | $3,865.60 |
| Health, Arts - Regular Year 2 | $3,529.40 |
| Health, Arts - Regular Year 3 | $3,222.60 |
| Health, Arts - Regular Year 4 | $3,118.60 |
| Health - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $3,865.60 |
| Health - Co-op Term 2A | $3,529.40 |
| Health - Co-op Term 2B, 3A | $3,222.60 |
| Health - Co-op Term 3B, 4A, 4B | $3,118.60 |
| Arts - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $3,865.60 |
| Arts - Co-op Term 2A, 2B | $3,529.40 |
| Arts - Co-op Term 3A | $3,222.60 |
| Arts - Co-op Term 3B, 4A | $3,118.60 |
| Arts - Co-op Term 4B | $3,018.00 |
| Accounting & Financial Management - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $3,865.60 |
| Accounting & Financial Management - Co-op remaining terms | $4,112.60 |
| Global Business & Digital Arts - Regular Year 1 | $4,297.40 |
| Global Business & Digital Arts - Regular Year 2 | $3,923.80 |
| Global Business & Digital Arts - Regular Year 3 | $3,582.60 |
| Global Business & Digital Arts - Regular Year 4 | $3,420.00 |
| Science - Regular Year 1 | $4,041.60 |
| Science - Regular Year 2 | $3,690.20 |
| Science - Regular Year 3 | $3,369.40 |
| Science - Regular Year 4 | $3,260.60 |
| Science - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $4,041.60 |
| Science - Co-op Term 2A, 2B | $3,690.20 |
| Science - Co-op Term 3A | $3,369.40 |
| Science - Co-op Term 3B, 4A | $3,260.60 |
| Science - Co-op Term 4B | $3,155.80 |
| Biotechnology Chartered Professional Accountant - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $4,041.60 |
| Biotechnology Chartered Professional Accountant - Co-op remaining terms | $4,112.60 |
| Optometry - Regular Year 1 | $5,078.90 |
| Optometry - Regular Year 2 | $4,827.30 |
| Optometry - Regular Year 3 | $4,407.40 |
| Optometry - Regular Year 4 | $4,265.20 |
| Pharmacy - Co-op Term 1A, 1B, 2A | $4,683.00 |
| Pharmacy - Co-op Term 2B, 3A | $4,275.00 |
| Pharmacy - Co-op Term 3B, 4A | $4,137.00 |
| Pharmacy - Co-op Term 4B | $4,003.00 |
| PharmD Bridging program: | |
| PHARM 495, PHARM 496 | $4,003.00 |
| PHARM 497 | $20,015.00 |
| PHARM 498, PHARM 499 | $8,006.00 |
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Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Regular Year 1 |
$4,185.00 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Regular Year 2 | $3,821.00 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Regular Year 3 | $3,488.80 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Regular Year 4 | $3,376.20 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $4,185.00 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Co-op Term 2A, 2B | $3,821.00 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Co-op Term 3A | $3,488.80 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Co-op Term 3B, 4A | $3,376.20 |
| Math, Financial Analysis & Risk Management - Co-op Term 4B | $3,267.60 |
| Math & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $4,185.00 |
| Math & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 2A | $3,821.00 |
| Math & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 2B, 3A | $3,488.80 |
| Math & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 3B, 4A, 4B | $3,376.40 |
| Math & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 5A, 5B | $3,267.60 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Regular Year 1 | $5,746.20 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Regular Year 2 | $5,387.00 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Regular Year 3 | $3,488.80 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Regular Year 4 | $3,376.20 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $5,746.20 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Co-op Term 2A, 2B | $5,387.00 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Co-op Term 3A | $3,488.80 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Co-op Term 3B, 4A | $3,376.20 |
| Computer Science/Data Science - Co-op Term 4B | $3,267.60 |
| Computer Science & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $5,746.20 |
| Computer Science & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 2A | $5,387.00 |
| Computer Science & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 2B, 3A | $3,488.80 |
| Computer Science & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 3B, 4A, 4B | $3,376.20 |
| Computer Science & Business double degree program - Co-op Term 5A, 5B | $3,267.60 |
| Computing & Financial Management, Math/Chartered Professional Accountant - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $4,185.00 |
| Computing & Financial Management, Math/Chartered Professional Accountant - remaining terms |
$4,112.60 |
| Architecture - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $5,730.60 |
| Architecture - Co-op Term 2A |
$5,232.20 |
| Architecture - Co-op Term 2B, 3A | $4,777.20 |
| Architecture - Co-op Term 3B, 4A | $4,623.00 |
| Architecture - Co-op Term 4B | $4,474.20 |
| Environment - Regular Year 1 | $3,883.20 |
| Environment - Regular Year 2 | $3,545.60 |
| Environment - Regular Year 3 | $3,237.20 |
| Environment - Regular Year 4 | $3,118.60 |
| Environment - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $3,883.20 |
| Environment - Co-op Term 2A, 2B | $3,545.60 |
| Environment - Co-op Term 3A | $3,237.20 |
| Environment - Co-op Term 3B, 4A | $3,118.60 |
| Environment - Co-op Term 4B | $3,018.00 |
| Engineering, Software Engineering - Co-op Term 1A, 1B | $5,746.20 |
| Engineering, Software Engineering - Co-op Term 2A | $5,387.00 |
| Engineering, Software Engineering - Co-op Term 2B, 3A | $4,918.60 |
| Engineering, Software Engineering - Co-op Term 3B, 4A, 4B | $4,490.80 |
Co-op Fee Notes
2020/2021 Co-op Fee: $734.00
- Co-op and Work Report Marking Fees are charged to Co-op students for a prescribed number of academic terms, corresponding to their particular program. If a student is required to register for additional academic terms to complete degree requirements, please contact Finance - Student Accounts to have the additional Co-op & Work Report Marking Fees waived.
- Note: Co-op students in the PharmD program are exempt from paying the Co-op Fee and Work Report Marking Fee in term 1A, 1B, 4A and 4B.
- Co-op students in Accounting programs, Health, Architecture, Arts, Environment, and Science are exempt from paying the Co-op Fee and Work Report Marking Fee in terms 1A & 1B.
- Co-op students in Planning are exempt from paying the Co-op Fee and Work Report Marking Fee in terms 1A, 1B and 2A.
- Double Degree Math & Business students and Double Degree Computer Science & Business students are exempt from paying the Co-op Fee and Work Report Marking Fee in terms 4A, 4B, 5A & 5B
- Check out the Co-op fee FAQs to learn more about the cost associated with enrolling in a co-op program.
Exchange Students
University of Waterloo Outgoing :
You will be assessed fees for a full course load (minimum 2.5 units) at the rate for degree students for the Faculty in which you are enrolled at uWaterloo, for the term in which the exchange or study abroad occurs. You are required to pay all compulsory incidental fees.
Incoming:
Tuition and other fees are payable at your home institution. You are required to enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) & the Waterloo University Student Association (WUSA) supplementary health & dental insurance plans. Membership in WUSA is required for enrolment in the supplementary health & dental plan so the compulsory WUSA fees will also be charged to your student account.
If you are staying in residence, charges for residence and meal plan (if applicable) will also be billed to your student account. For detailed information on housing fees, please see the Housing and Residences website.
English Language proficiency programs
| Math Students (ELAS) | All other students (BASE) | |
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| English Language for Academic Success (ELAS) - offered Fall term only | - | |
| Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE) - offered Fall & Winter terms only | - | $ 8,048.00 |
| University course fee (per 0.5 unit) | $ 3,865.60 | |
| Incidental fees (excluding HST) | $ 1,087.08 | |
| Total (excluding HST) | $13,005.08 |
Incidental Fees
The Orientation fee is automatically charged to all full-time on-campus undergraduate students who are in their 1A term in the Fall term (except for Optometry and Pharmacy). It is included in the incidental fees shown in the charts above.
Learn more about the non-tuition fees charged to your student account each term you are enrolled in at least one on-campus course.
Tuition and residence refunds
- Withdrawal or program completion effective on or before the 100% refund deadline will result in all of your charges for the term being removed.
- Withdrawal or program completion effective on or before the 50% refund deadline will result in a 50% adjustment to the charges for tuition, student services fees, and co-op and work report marking fees (if applicable) only.
- Payments made using one of our approved international payment options will be returned the same way. Students may incur a foreign exchange gain or loss on the return of funds.
A charge for residence may also be billed to your student account. For detailed information on refunds for housing charges, please see the housing and residences website.