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
- May 15, 2024Seeking graduate student valedictorians for fall 2024
The University of Waterloo is seeking five graduate valedictorians for the fall (October) 2024 convocation ceremonies.
If you’re a graduate student completing your degree in 2024, this is a fantastic opportunity to represent your faculty and share your experiences with your peers, faculty, and guests during the ceremony.
- May 7, 2024Changes in fellowship funding for postdoctoral scholars announced in recent federal budget
The recent federal budget announcement brings promising news for current and prospective postdoctoral scholars at Canadian universities. As part of a comprehensive package to address the cost-of-living challenges and enhance Canada’s research capabilities, significant increases have been made to fund master's and doctoral student scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships.
Increased tri-agency postdoctoral fellowship amounts
- May 2, 2024Changes in scholarship funding for graduate students announced in recent federal budget
The recent federal budget announcement brings promising news for current and prospective graduate students at Canadian universities. As part of a comprehensive package to address the cost-of-living challenges and enhance Canada’s research capabilities, significant increases have been made to fund master's and doctoral student scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships.
Events
- June 5, 2024Engineering Graduate Studies Fair 2024
Want to learn more about the Engineering Master’s and PhD programs offered at the University of Waterloo?Join us for our in-person Graduate Studies Fair to have all your questions answered by Engineering faculty members, current grad students and admissions experts from each department! - June 5, 2024Spring 2024 PhD graduates dinner reception
A doctoral degree represents the culmination of hard work and dedication; seeing it through to the finish line is a testament to hard work and perseverance!
- June 13, 2024Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) virtual info session for part-time students
Get an overview of the MBET program with a focus on the part-time program experience. Join us to learn more about the MBET program and the unique Waterloo innovation ecosystem, hear alumni success stories, get tips for the admissions process and ask your questions.
Blog
- Mar. 15, 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.