The main campus of the University of Waterloo is located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. In the list of the top global universities, the University of Waterloo is rated #191. In the 2023 QS World University Rankings, it is rated #154. The QS World University Rankings by Academic 2022 placed the University in 29 out of 51 highlighted subject categories. It is also listed as number 199 among the Best Global Universities in the US News World University Ranking 2022. The University of Waterloo has a 53% acceptance rate.
University of Waterloo Entry Requirements
High School: Intermediate Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate with 90%+ or 75% average in majors
International Baccalaureate: Total 28-32 points
A-levels: AAB-BBB
Postgraduate
A 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a four-year Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, 6.5 writing, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening, 6.5 speaking
TOEFL: 90 overall 25 writing, 25 speaking
PTE: 63 overall 65 writing, 65 speaking
University of Waterloo Fees
Arts Degree: 45,000 – 48,000
Architecture: 65,000
Business Degree: 48,000–53,000
Engineering Degree: 66,000
Education: 45,000
Health Sciences: 48,000
Law: 45,000
Nursing: 48,000
Psychology: 45,000
Science Degree: 47,000–66,000
Postgraduate
Arts Degree: 23,088
Architecture 35,796
Business Degree: 64,701
Engineering Degree: 23,088–43,776
Health Sciences 23,088
Science Degree: 23,088– 52,434
Engineering Management: 66,000
Data Science: 23,088
Psychology: 23,088
Public health: 48,000
Study and living costs
Off-campus housing (shared), including utilities: $700-$1,700 – $2,800-$6,800
Food (groceries): $350 – $1,400
Telephone – $85
Application fee
A non-refundable application fee of $125.00 must be paid with each application.
Application deadline
February 1: Application deadline for all programs (with the exception of Optometry and Pharmacy). Visit our admissions page for the application and the document deadlines.
University of Waterloo Scholarships
University of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship
Award type: Entrance scholarships
Award Description: Twenty scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, are awarded annually to outstanding international students admitted to Year One of an undergraduate degree program. International students admitted with an admission average of 90% or above will be considered. Selection will be based on academic achievement combined with any other Faculty-specific entrance scholarship criteria. An application is not required.
Value: $10,000
Eligibility & selection criteria: academic performance
Program: Open to any program
Citizenship: International student
Application required: No
Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
Institution(s): University of Waterloo
Courses Offered: The scholarships are open to study undergraduate and Research-based Masters and PhD degrees in any subject offered by the University of Waterloo.
Program Period: Depends on the selected program.
The David Johnston–Lebovic Foundation
International Experience Awards will be available worth up to $2,500 for a one-term study experience, $2,500 to $5,000 for a one-term work or volunteer experience, and up to $10,000 for a two-term work or volunteer experience.
International Master’s Award of Excellence is of $2,500 value per term for a maximum of 6 terms.
Required Languages: English
Eligible Countries: All World Countries
Candidates who have good academic standing (normally a minimum 70% average at the undergraduate level; normally a minimum 75% average at the graduate level) are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
