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.
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 admissions
International resources
- Read the University of Waterloo International Student Guide
- Visit the International Experience Centre 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