The University of Waterloo will be closed between December 24 and January 5. Campus tours will not be available and responses to email or phone inquiries will be delayed until the first week of January.
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.
From transforming solutions for homeownership to advancing health care interventions, these Waterloo students and graduates are not only making waves in their respective fields but are also setting the pace for what’s next for society, health, technology, the economy, and sustainability.
Times Higher Education (THE) and Maclean's University Rankings 2026 surveys continue to rank Waterloo among the best universities in the world.
Out of over 2,000 institutions included in THE's rankings, Waterloo ranks 162nd overall, 43rd in Computer Science, 78th for Engineering, and among the top 200 for impact rankings. In Maclean's, Waterloo remains #1 in comprehensive reputation and the 5th best overall university in Canada.
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.
We hope you're as excited as we are about visiting this year's Ontario Universities' Fair! This weekend, on September 27 and 28, our students, staff, and faculty will be on the floor of one of the largest educational fairs in North America. Learn everything you need to know about being a Waterloo Warrior and meet students who have been in your shoes.
Planning to attend university in September 2026? Applications are now open through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). To learn about the process of applying, visit our how to apply page.
Not sure what to study? We've got you covered. Our new quiz will help you learn what drives you, what your strengths are, and which programs might be for you.
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.