International students
Consistently ranked as the Top Comprehensive Research University in Canada (Research Infosource), our international reputation for excellence and innovation attracts some of the most inspiring and creative graduate students and researchers in the world.
Waterloo is proud to have a large cohort of successful international graduate students. Our game-changing research and entrepreneurial spirit power one of the world's top innovation hubs.
Study permits for international students
Effective January 1, 2026, master's and doctoral students will no longer require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) as part of the study permit process.
International admissions
International resources
- Read the University of Waterloo International Student Guide
- Visit the International Experience Centre to learn about our International student resources
- Learn how to apply for a Study Permit
- Visit Student Financial Services for fee schedules and how to make fee payments
- Use the Tuition Fee Estimator to receive an estimate of tuition, incidental and residence fees
Today we have over 5,800 graduate students on campus
40% of whom are international students
from 84 countries