International student admission

With more than 30,000 students from 120 countries at Waterloo, you'll meet students, professors, and researchers from across Canada and around the globe. What draws students is

our reputation as one of Canada's leading universities,
the largest co-op (paid internship) program in North America, and
career success: Waterloo is ranked number one in Canada for graduate employment rate (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).

Discover more

Discover more by attending one or more of our virtual events, including some for international students. Learn about Waterloo and ask questions!

Explore our 100+ programs.

View admission requirements.

How to apply.

Review Waterloo's English language requirements.

Services for international students.

Tuition fees.

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Where is Waterloo?

Distances to nearby cities

118 km (73 miles) to Toronto
150 km (110 miles) to Niagara Falls
290 km (180 miles) to Detroit
640 km (400 miles) to Montreal

Flights from Toronto to

Boston or New York City: 90 minutes
Vancouver or San Francisco: 5 hours
London: 7 hours
Dubai: 13 hours
Delhi: 16 hours
Singapore: 21 hours

A city for students

icon of three buildings side by side Home to two universities and a college, the city of Waterloo caters to the 50,000 students who call the area home. Enjoy shops, restaurants, and festivals throughout the year.

Connect with friends from home

Speech bubble. It's great to meet new friends, but sometimes it's nice to connect with students from home. Among our 250+ clubs are cultural clubs such as Association of Caribbean Students, Culture and Language Exchange Club, Indian Cultural Association, and more.