From more co-op terms and less risk to dedicated support throughout your studies, see how Waterloo co-op differs from programs at other schools.
You'll get experience in a variety of workplaces, learn to adapt to different expectations, and earn money while having a break from your studies.
If you've applied for admission and haven't heard back from us yet, hang in there! We'll be sending more offers of admissions over the next few weeks.
For many programs, we wait for second semester midterm grades to better understand and compare the qualifications of students who have applied for admission this year. We'll receive these grades in late April and we'll have all offers of admission for high school students sent by mid-May.
For most kids, the dream is to hit the game-winning home run. For Jeremy Reesor (BSc ’12), it was to build the roster that made it possible. While his friends played baseball video games one game at a time, Reesor was simulating entire seasons, crafting lineups, and imagining what it would take to run a Major League team.
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.
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
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.
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.
Applying to university shouldn't be confusing. We're here to help you understand admission requirements, new terminology, and how to prepare your application for success.
Ranking subjects offered by over 2,500 universities around the world, the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Rankings Consultancy has recognized various University of Waterloo subjects as the best in Canada and among the top 50 in the world.
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.
Applying to university is exciting, but it can also be intimidating. Between admission requirements, unfamiliar terminology, and so many programs to choose from, you may not know where to start.
We're here to help you navigate this milestone. Join our webinar on October 15 to learn everything you need to know about applying to the University of Waterloo.