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Who We Are

Students from across Canada and around the world choose Waterloo each year because of our reputation as one of North America's top universities. At Waterloo, you can choose from 100+ programs in business, health, engineering, math, science, the arts, environment and more. 

Through the world's leading co-op program, you can graduate with up to 2 years of relevant work experience as part of your degree, giving you an advantage for your career. Our network of 8,000+ employers includes many of the world’s leading companies.  

Waterloo ranks #97 in the world (Times Higher Education’s World Reputation Rankings 2025) and #1 in reputation among Canada's comprehensive universities (Maclean's University Rankings 2026). 

With 50,000+ university and college students, the surrounding community provides an exciting range of shops and restaurants and is home to residents from 200 cultural backgrounds. The University is located in the city of Waterloo, 110 km west of Toronto.

Need more reasons to apply? Here are 5!

  1. Join a community that celebrates diversity, passion and purpose – and that’s consistently ranked among Canada’s best and most innovative universities. 
  2. Most of our programs are offered through co-op and through the regular system of study, which follows the traditional September to April school year. 
  3. Explore careers and earn money through North America’s largest network of co-op employers. With 4 to 6 co-op terms, you can explore different career areas before you graduate.
  4. Waterloo students have some of the highest graduation and employment rates in Ontario. 
  5. With more than 1,000 startup companies, Waterloo is a leader in helping student entrepreneurs turn their creative ideas into businesses.

Campus Life

  • On-campus residence is guaranteed for first-year and transfer students. More than just a place to live, Waterloo’s residences provide connections that can last a lifetime while living in the heart of our campus.
  • Stay active through one of the country's largest campus recreation programs. Choose from dozens of intramural sports and clubs, including soccer, basketball, kickboxing and yoga. 
  • More than 250 student clubs, including Canada's oldest university 2SLGBTQ+ organization.