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April 15 is the deadline for a number of scholarship applications in the faculties of Environment, Health, and Science, as well as 

• students of African, African American, Afro-Latine, Black Canadian, Caribbean, or other African descent;
• First Nations community (Status/Non-Status), Inuit, and/or Métis students; and
• Black and Indigenous Students in Engineering programs.

View our scholarships page for details and application forms.

Bursary deadline for Ontario students

April 15 is also the deadline to apply for an Entrance Bursary (which is based on financial need).

Waterloo was ranked 97th in the world in the Times Higher Education’s (THE) World Reputation Rankings for 2025, which surveyed more than 55,000 researchers and scholars from around the globe. 

“Our professors and students continue to embrace Waterloo’s unconventional roots to push the envelope when it comes to innovation, entrepreneurship, co-op and work-integrated learning at scale with impact,” says Vivek Goel, Waterloo’s president and vice-chancellor.

Applications are still open for some programs if you are planning to start university in September. All Engineering programs are closed to applications but there are programs available for Ontario, Canadian, and international students.

The University of Waterloo earned a gold rating for sustainability through a North American evaluation for universities and colleges.

The STARS program, administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, measures various ways that colleges and universities are supporting sustainability.

The evaluation looks at more than 60 indicators that cover academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership.

If you're in Grade 10 and planning to attend university, this virtual and in-person event on Thursday, February 20 will help you learn what you can do now to prepare.

Visit our in-person information fair before or after the presentation to chat with staff and students to get your questions answered, learn more about what programs are available, and get a better idea of what is offered at university. In the presentations, we'll cover topics on studying what you love, admissions, finances, and current student experiences.

Register today to attend! →

Can't make it to campus? Register for a live virtual campus tour to

• see facilities you could use as a Waterloo student;
• get an exclusive view of many indoor spaces not usually seen during in-person tours;
• learn more about our faculties, campus housing, and student services; and
• chat live with student ambassadors.

January 31 is the last day to apply to most programs other than Engineering. You must apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre by midnight ET.