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Students walking through Waterloo's rock garden with a trellis overhead
Friday, March 28, 2025

Scholarship and bursary deadlines are approaching

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's campus on a sunny, autumn day
Monday, February 24, 2025

Waterloo’s reputation in the world’s top 100 most prestigious universities

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.

Two students in hip waders examine what's in a net they're holding
Friday, February 7, 2025

Waterloo earns gold rating for sustainability

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.

Student in hallway holding a black Waterloo brochure
Friday, January 31, 2025

Grade 10 Info Night

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! →

Students sitting in a row outdoors
Friday, January 3, 2025

Get tips on choosing a university program

Too many university programs to choose from? Check out the Ultimate guide to choosing a university for helpful tips from Waterloo students who have been there!

Student-written articles include

  • how to choose a university program,

  • nine things to consider when choosing a university,

  • what to do when you can't decide, and

  • choosing a program in Waterloo's faculties.
Gold stars on a black background
Monday, December 23, 2024

Waterloo students and alumni named among Forbes 30 Under 30

Waterloo students and alumni are changing the game by launching companies with global impact. Their remarkable achievements have earned them spots on this year’s Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. The annual list highlights young entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their fields.

Waterloo-linked founders were named in artificial intelligence (AI), green tech, education, food and drink and manufacturing categories.