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.
Explore our 100+ programs.
How to apply for admission.
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Waterloo and your country
Learn about the connections between Waterloo and some of the most common countries that our students call home. You can also see if we're visiting a city near you.
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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
- Chicago: under 2 hours
- Vancouver or San Francisco: 5 hours
Beyond ideas
Whether it's becoming a New York Times best-selling poet or launching the next big app, our graduates are having an incredible impact in Canada and beyond.
A city for students
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.
