You’re getting ready to embark on your biggest adventure yet, and you’re looking for the right place to make it happen. Discover your potential in a community that supports your bright future!
Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025
Earn your degree from one of Canada's top universities
Year after year, international and Canadian rankings place Waterloo among the best universities in Canada – and in the world for many of our programs. A degree from Waterloo can open doors for your career or further education.
Home to the world's leading co-op program
Gain access to over 8,000 employers in more than 70 countries and graduate ready to step into your career. Test out jobs, explore your interests, and earn money with up to six co-op work terms.
Study your interests
One of Waterloo's strengths is the ability for students to combine their interests. In many Waterloo programs, you can include minors and certificates that add expertise to your degree and make you more marketable upon graduation.
National Survey of Student Engagement
Pitchbook University Rankings 2025
Canada's innovation and entrepreneurship university
Surrounded by game-changing ideas and people, it's easy to feel inspired at Waterloo. We're 18th in the world for producing entrepreneurs, with 478 companies launched and $20 billion USD raised in capital over the last decade (Pitchbook 2025). At Waterloo, learning and innovation go hand in hand.
Exceptional success rates
- 86% graduation rate compared to the Ontario average of 78%.
- 94% employment rate within six months of graduating.
Source: Key performance indicators - University of Waterloo 2024
One of the most actively engaged student communities
University is not just about academics; it's also about personal growth. With 200+ clubs, dozens of student associations, and 250 fitness programs at Waterloo, you're bound to have fun and make unforgettable memories.
Choosing a university is a big decision. We hope you'll join Waterloo for our supportive community, outstanding academic programs, and the opportunity to gain valuable skills for your career.
From the Missing Manual
Visit our Missing Manual website for tips and advice from Waterloo students and staff.
Why you should choose Waterloo over your other options
Sometimes even when you think you know where you want to go, making the final call is tough to do. So here are five key reasons why Waterloo beats out the competition.
What makes Waterloo different?
Choosing which university to go to isn’t easy. But we’ve got you covered – to help get you started, here are some things that make Waterloo different from other universities.
The Waterloo experience: Exploring careers and building skills for your future
Coming to Waterloo is the start of a journey filled with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover all the ways you can explore careers and build skills at Waterloo to set yourself up for success.