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From the Missing Manual
The Missing Manual offers an incredible range of helpful tips and advice from Waterloo students and staff.
What it's like to live in residence
Curious about what residence is really like at Waterloo? Hear from six students who share their honest insights, offering a firsthand look at life in residence.
Choosing your Waterloo residence
With so many Waterloo residence options, how do you know which one is right for you? This guide answers the most important and common questions to help you choose your best first-year fit.
Eating on campus 101
As you prepare for university, you might be wondering what the food is like on campus. Here's a guide that answers some of the most common questions, so you know exactly what to expect.
News
Waterloo Region ranks #7 in North America's top tech talent markets
Waterloo region ranks #7 in North America's top tech talent markets according to a new survey by CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate. Jobs in tech roles grew 58% from 2021 to 2024, place Waterloo ahead of Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa.
Waterloo students are big contributors to the local tech market. With innovation hubs like Velocity and companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Square calling the region home, it's clear that Waterloo has earned its spot among the top ten tech talent markets in North America.
Times Higher Education subject rankings lists Waterloo subjects among top 100 in the world
In the recent Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 subject rankings, Waterloo once again ranks among the world's top universities.
THE's subject rankings include the top 1,600 universities worldwide. Waterloo ranks
- 162nd in the world (overall ranking),
- 78th in engineering and technology, and
- 41st in computer science.
Other top subject areas that rank among the top in the world include business and economics, medical and health, physical sciences, psychology, social sciences, life sciences, and arts and humanities.
Coming events
March Open House 2026
Sign up today and join us on Saturday, March 28! Choose from information sessions, campus and residence tours, and academic fairs where you can chat with students and professors. The schedule will be available in mid-February.
From home to Waterloo webinars: Real stories from international students
Join us for an interactive panel where current students share their experiences and answer your questions about everything from residence and classes to making friends and finding your favourite foods. Offered at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Eastern Time)