Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Welcome to Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Year after year, international and Canadian rankings place the University of Waterloo among the best universities in the world.
Waterloo is pleased to provide the President's Graduate Scholarship (PGS) to outstanding graduate students who hold major federally and provincially funded competition-based scholarships.
Do you want to be a part of the University of Waterloo graduate studies community? Explore our more than 180+ master's and doctoral programs.
News
- Mar. 26, 2023Bursary opportunity re-launched for students impacted by conflict or risk
Originally launched in November 2022 with the support of generous donations, limited funding is still available to support undergraduate and graduate students registered at the University of Waterloo, through the Students-at-Risk Bursary. This program is available to students who have had their program of study disrupted by conflict, war or changing political environments in their country of origin or where they were last registered prior to relocating to Waterloo to continue their program.
- Mar. 12, 2023Upcoming workshops on "Time Management for Researchers"
The Office of Research is hosting a virtual workshop on "Time Management for Researchers," which will be held on March 24 (12:00 to 1:30 p.m.) and then again on March 29 (3:00 to 4:30 p.m.).
- Mar. 9, 2023Waterloo Innovation Summit- Rethinking Global Travel: Designing more sustainable journeys from A to B
On April 21, 2023, the University of Waterloo, in partnership with MaRS - North America’s largest urban innovation hub, will connect some of the world’s leading experts on sustainable aeronautics, electric vehicles, autonomous technologies, and clean energy to reimagine the future of local and global transportation.
Events
- Mar. 28, 2023The Wicked Problem of Climate Change Symposium
- Apr. 11, 20232023 Professional Skills Conference day one: Virtual sessions
Join us for day one of the 2023 GRADventure Professional Skills Conference!
This annual conference is designed to help better prepare graduate students and postdocs for professional roles both within and outside of academia. UWaterloo staff and external speakers will host workshops and presentations on relevant topics from their areas of expertise. They will emphasize skills to help you succeed during your time at Waterloo, and beyond, in your future career.
- Apr. 12, 20232023 Professional Skills Conference day two: In-person sessions and networking lunch
Join us for day two of the 2023 GRADventure Professional Skills Conference!
This annual conference is designed to help better prepare graduate students and postdocs for professional roles both within and outside of academia. UWaterloo staff and external speakers will host workshops and presentations on relevant topics from their areas of expertise. They will emphasize skills to help you succeed during your time at Waterloo, and beyond, in your future career.
Blog
- Mar. 14, 2023"We are Family"
At Waterloo we understand that many of our graduate students are (or are about to become) parents who are trying to balance their studies with family obligations.
- Feb. 21, 2023Policy 30: frequently asked questions (FAQs) with answers!
Answering some common questions about the recently updated Policy 30: Employment of Graduate Student Teaching Assistant.
- Jan. 23, 2023Supporting student professional development: An individual approach
In the academic context, we often refer to graduate students as if they belong to one group, defined by their engagement in graduate studies, however, in reality, we know that each of our graduate students is unique.