Information for international students

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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 successful international graduate students. Our game-changing research and entrepreneurial spirit power one of the world's top innovation hubs.

Study permits for international students

Effective January 1, 2026, master's and doctoral students will no longer require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) as part of the study permit process.

Review international graduate student study permit details.

Applicants from Iran

We are aware that the current situation in Iran may be impacting your ability to complete and/or submit applications and meet the application and documents submission deadline for fall 2026 admission. We will be supporting individual requests for either application deadline extension, or late submission of application materials, on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions, please direct them to the graduate admissions team.

International resources

If you’re looking for a place to pursue your interests and build the skills for a successful future, we hope you’ll join us at the University of Waterloo.

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