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Earn while you learn

Through the world's leading co-op program, you can explore careers and gain paid work experience while earning your degree.

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Through residence, clubs, sports, and events, you’ll form a social network that connects you to fun, new experiences, and support.

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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.

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The Waterloo experience: Exploring careers and building skills for your future

Discover all the ways you can explore careers and build skills at Waterloo to set yourself up for success.

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Don't wait until graduation to step into the field! Here's five ways to get hands-on experience as a Kinesiology student.

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What to expect in co-op

To co-op or not to co-op? That is the question. Here’s the inside scoop to help you decide if a co-op program is right for you!

News

Times Higher Education (THE) and Maclean's University Rankings 2026 surveys continue to rank Waterloo among the best universities in the world.

Out of over 2,000 institutions included in THE's rankings, Waterloo ranks 162nd overall, 43rd in Computer Science, 78th for Engineering, and among the top 200 for impact rankings. In Maclean's, Waterloo remains #1 in comprehensive reputation and the 5th best overall university in Canada.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Join us at Fall Open House

Fall is upon us, and that means it's almost time for Waterloo's annual Fall Open House! Join us on Saturday, November 8 to learn what makes Waterloo one of Canada's top universities.

You'll be able to learn about programs, co-op, admissions, student life, and more; chat with professors and students; take a campus tour, explore the faculties, and visit our residences. Get a taste of what it's like to be a Waterloo Warrior!

Visit our Fall Open House page to let us know you're coming! We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event.

Friday, September 19, 2025

Applications are open

Planning to attend university in September 2026? Applications are now open through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). To learn about the process of applying, visit our how to apply page.

Not sure what to study? We've got you covered. Our new quiz will help you learn what drives you, what your strengths are, and which programs might be for you.

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