With more than 30,000 students from 120 countries at Waterloo, you'll join a community students, professors, and researchers from across Canada and around the globe.
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Why international students choose Waterloo
Outstanding reputation
International and national rankings place Waterloo among the world's top universities for many of our programs.
Co-op (paid internship)
North America's largest co-op (paid internship) program is open to Canadian and international students.
Waterloo is ranked among the top universities in Canada for graduate employability.
Contact a recruiter
Have questions about programs or applying to Waterloo? Contact our international recruitment team.
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Connect with a student
Have questions about what it's like to study at Waterloo? Ask a current student.
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.
Your community is calling
It's great to meet new friends, but sometimes it's nice to connect with students from home. Among our 250+ clubs are the African Student Association, Indian Cultural Association, Muslim Students' Association, and more.