University of Waterloo

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   The short answer

   The University of Waterloo is a public research university in Waterloo, Ontario, and it suits students who want a large Canadian university with strong co-operative education. It is a practical choice if you want a study path connected to work experience and do not mind a busy, research-focused environment.

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   What you can study

   The university offers academic programs across six faculties and thirteen faculty-based schools. It also runs Canada’s largest post-secondary co-operative education program, with over 20,000 undergraduate students enrolled in co-op. If you are deciding on a subject, check the current programme catalogue on the official website, since the full list of majors and degrees needs to be confirmed there.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for their specific programme before submitting anything. Because requirements can differ by subject and level of study, confirm deadlines, document lists, and any language requirements on the official website.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is CAD 48,500 to CAD 65,500. Living costs in Waterloo will add to the total and depend on housing, transport, and daily expenses, so confirm your full budget before applying; if you need exact programme fees or cost details, check with the admissions office.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has about 8,000 international students. If you are moving from abroad, confirm the language of instruction for your programme, visa steps, housing options, health coverage, and the documents you need before you apply; the official website is the place to verify those details.

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   How it compares

   Among Canada’s 156 universities, Waterloo stands out for scale, its public research role, and the size of its co-op system. If you want a university in Ontario with a strong work-integrated study model, it is a different choice from institutions that do not embed co-op at this level.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.