Discover your story at Waterloo
Embark on your greatest adventure at a place where curiosity meets top-notch professors, experience meets North America's largest co-op program, and your bright future aligns with a supportive community.
Let's explore the story of you and Waterloo.

Earn while you learn
Through North America's largest co-op program, you can explore careers and gain paid work experience while earning your degree.

Your community is calling
Through residence, clubs, sports, and events, you’ll form a social network that connects you to fun, new experiences, and support.
Watch or listen now to the Hello Warrior podcast!
Listen to learn about the programs at Waterloo, what it's like to be a student in the co-op program, tips for applying, student life, and so much more.
Episode 5: How to pay for university: Scholarships, financial aid, co-op, and more! is out now. Watch or listen on Spotify or YouTube, or check out the Hello Warrior page for previous episodes.
From the Missing Manual
The Missing Manual offers an incredible range of helpful tips and advice from Waterloo students and staff.

How to find and apply to scholarships
Scholarships are a great way to ease the financial load of university, and this article shows you exactly how to find and apply for them.

What does university cost?
Wondering what university really costs? This article breaks down tuition, living expenses, and other fees to help you budget for a successful university experience.

Ways to save and earn money for university
Saving for university doesn’t have to be stressful—this article shares creative ways to help you build your savings and manage your money effectively.
News
You can still apply for September!
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.
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.
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.