Connected to the world

Internationalization is woven into many elements at Waterloo. With a goal of becoming one of the most internationalized universities in Canada, diversity and global connections are encouraged and celebrated.

Waterloo’s culture of embracing international perspectives and experiences attracts some of the world’s most talented students, staff, and faculty. Global connections encompass academic, research, and industry partnerships, international learning through work placements, exchanges, field programs, and co-operative education, as well as a vast network of alumni around the world. 

  1. Dec. 1, 2023Twente and Waterloo Announce the winners of their joint Strategic Collaboration Grants

  2. Nov. 10, 2023Associate Vice-President, International Ian Rowlands in Vietnam
    MOU signing celebration at VNU-HCM University of Science

  3. Nov. 9, 2023Waterloo Welcomes University of Strathclyde

    On 7 November 2023, the University of Waterloo hosted valued partner the University of Strathclyde for a senior leadership visit.

    The incoming delegation, led by Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Sir Jim McDonald, consisted of Deans from three of Strathclyde’s Faculties, as well as leadership from internationalization, commercialization, and secretary parts of the university.

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