
WATERLOO'S GOAL
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By 2019, ensure undergraduate students from any program of study will have the opportunity to learn about sustainability in their course
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By 2025, identify and implement flexible strategies for 5 programs of study to more deeply integrate sustainability within the curriculum
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By 2025, every startup emerging from supporting programs at Waterloo will have access to tools and training to imbed sustainability into their emerging business plans and models
Supporting SDGs
The University of Waterloo offers many undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and options related to sustainability.
Undergraduate programs
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Applied Mathematics
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Architecture
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Biology
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Chemical Engineering
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Chemistry
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Civil Engineering
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Earth Sciences
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Environment and Business
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Environment, Resources, and Sustainability
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Environmental Engineering
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Environmental Science
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Geography and Aviation
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Geography and Environmental Management
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Geological Engineering
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Geomatics
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International Development
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Knowledge Integration
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Mechanical Engineering
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Peace and Conflict Studies
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Planning
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Systems Design Engineering
Undergraduate diplomas
Waterloo also offers several sustainability-related diplomas across campus. These diplomas can be pursued by students from any faculty, including non-degree and post-degree students.
Undergraduate diplomas related to sustainability at Waterloo include:
- Diploma in Sustainability
- Diploma in Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation
- Diploma in Environmental Assessment
- Diploma of Excellence in Geographic Information Systems
Undergraduate options
Degree customizations enable interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration. Options normally start in second year and will have a specific set of requirements.
Some options related to sustainability include:
- Business option
- Environmental Engineering option
- Life Sciences option
- Physical Sciences option