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There are a lot of options when it comes to pursuing a graduate degree. Whether you're contemplating a specific discipline, already know your dream program or are fresh to the idea of graduate studies, the Faculty of Health's Graduate Studies Information Night is for you.
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Curious about Systems Design Engineering? See what a day in the life is like as a graduate student at the University of Waterloo. Learn the key steps to getting accepted for graduate studies in the Department of Systems Design Engineering.
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This session is designed for prospective graduate students that are interested in pursuing a research-based master's or doctoral program. This webinar will talk about the advantages of this degree, the possible career paths and the steps necessary to apply.
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This session is designed for prospective graduate students that are interested in pursuing a professional (course-based) master's program. This webinar will talk about the advantages of this degree, the possible career paths and the steps necessary to apply.
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Postdocs, graduate students, and their families are invited to join us for a fall bonfire on Wednesday, October 4 from 2:00-3:30 pm at the Laurel Creek fire pit (across the road from Environment 2). Free snacks will be provided! Register in advance to save your spot.
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Join Dr. Leela Viswanathan, author of The Deliberate Doctorate: A Values-Focused Journey to Your PhD, for a motivational webinar on making the most of your doctoral experience. After completing this webinar, you will have more insight into identifying and optimizing your skills, building supportive networks and relationships, and working through the emotional aspects of your PhD journey so that you can define success on your own terms.
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Visit the Canadian Graduate Engineering Consortium (CGEC) Fair 2023 to explore Master’s and PhD opportunities with Canada’s Top Engineering Graduate programs.
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Postdocs at the University of Waterloo are welcome to join our final event of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), 2023. This event is a great opportunity to meet other postdocs from across the university and enjoy some tasty food and beverages.
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Postdocs are invited to join us for our third event of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), 2023!
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Students planning to apply to one of the tri-agency doctoral scholarships (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) in the upcoming competitions are encouraged to attend.
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Join our experts to receive recommended tips and suggestions for putting together a strong application package.
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There are key steps to getting accepted for graduate studies in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Learn them all in this session to create and make an effective application and join the University of Waterloo.
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Learn how to fund your Master's and PhD studies in the Faculty of Engineering. Did you know that there are some guaranteed funds to help you, as well as extra support for students with academic excellence? Join us in this session to understand the options you have and apply.
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Thinking about research programs? Master of Applied Science (MASc) and Doctoral (PhD)? Learn all about how to find a supervisor who can support your application and work with them. Waterloo has several research areas with top faculty members who are looking for excellent candidates to develop the most outstanding research projects.
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Thinking about the next steps in your career?
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The University of Waterloo has a large list of resources and an entire department of certified IRCC consultants to support our international students. Join this session to understand the general parameters to apply for your study permit to take your Master's or PhD in the Faculty of Engineering.