International students

Consistently ranked as the Top Comprehensive Research University in Canada (Research Infosource), our international reputation for excellence and innovation attracts some of the most inspiring and creative graduate students and researchers in the world.

Waterloo is proud to have a large cohort of international graduate students. Today we have over 5,800 graduate students on campus, 40% of whom are international, from 84 countries.

International admissions

• International admission equivalencies (unofficial grade conversions)
• Admission and English language proficiency (ELP) requirements
• International agreements and sponsorships

International resources

• Read the University of Waterloo International Student Guide
• Visit the Student Success Office to learn about our International student resources
• Learn how to apply for a Study Permit
• Visit Student Financial Services for fee schedules and how to make fee payments
• Use the Tuition Fee Estimator to receive an estimate of tuition, incidental and residence fees