University of Waterloo

University

Waterloo, Ontario · Founded 1957

Enrollment

42,000+ students

Degree Granting

Yes

Campuses

3 satellite campuses documented

Website

www.uwaterloo.ca

Acceptance Rate

53%

Address

200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

QS Ranking

#112 (2026)

Application Fee (2026 Est.)

$156 CAD

Notable Distinctions

Largest co-op program in North America; strong STEM

Programs & Specializations

Engineering Mathematics Technology Applied Sciences Business

Most Popular Programs

Computer Science Software Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Mathematics Accounting & Financial Management Nanotechnology Engineering Actuarial Science Architecture

About

The University of Waterloo operates the largest post-secondary co-operative education program in the world, with over 7,100 active employer partners. Waterloo is the top feeder school for Silicon Valley tech companies in Canada and is widely considered the country's premier institution for computer science, engineering, and mathematics. Its startup ecosystem has produced companies like BlackBerry, Kik, and BufferBox.