The University of Waterloo is a public research Institution that came into existence in the year 1957. In the early 1960s, Waterloo became one of the first universities in the world to give undergraduate students access to state-of-the-art computers. Waterloo offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees along with 190 graduate programs. In addition, the University has 6 faculties and 12 faculty-based schools to administer its academic programs. Located in the heart of Canada’s technology hub, the University offers a great platform for graduates to deepen their work-based learning. This university was also one of the first to introduce the ‘co-op’ or the co-operative programme outside of engineering. Co-op programmes combine classroom teaching with practical training methodologies.
Waterloo’s main campus is in Ontario, covering around 1000 acres of land. It also operates three satellite campuses in Canada and four affiliated university colleges including Conrad Grebal University College, Renison University College, St. Jerome’s University, and St. Paul’s University College.
Maclean magazine’s national survey of 2400 students placed Waterloo first in Canada for career preparation. Presently, it has 31,380 undergraduateand 5,290 graduate students amongst which 20% UG and 40% PG students are international. The University attracts students from 120 countries each year. The University actively promotes student diversity and gender equality in order to bring excellence and equity in education. With 48% of undergraduate and 44% of graduate female students, Waterloo supports equality for all students regardless of gender or sexuality.
More than 2,00,000 people have graduated from the University of Waterloo since its inception in 1957 and can be found across 152 countries in the world. Waterloo graduates have accumulated gained prominence in a number of fields and have also won several awards including the Nobel. In 1999, Robert Mundell was awarded the Noble Prize in Economics for his contribution in monetary dynamics and optimum currency areas. In 2018, Donna Strickland, Waterloo’s faculty member was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for her work in laser physics.
Master of Mathematics- Computer Science
- Duration - 12-16 Months
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7.5
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
- Duration - 4-5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 33.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Management Science
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 22.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Duration - 1-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 22.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Doctor of Pharmacy
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 7.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Masters of Engineering in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
- Duration - 1-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 22.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Quantitative Finance
- Duration - 16 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7.5, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 9.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 22.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 33.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MSc in Vision Science
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MA in Economics
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 8.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MSc in Public Health and Health Systems
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7.5, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MPharm (Hons)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 35.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Honours Science and Aviation
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 23.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies
- Duration - 4-5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 22.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
- Duration - 1-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 22.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Business Administration / Bachelor of Computer Science
- Duration - 5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 33.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Engineering in Systems Design Engineering
- Duration - 1-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 22.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Taxation
- Duration - 20 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 7.5
- Fees - INR 37.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelors of Arts in Economics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 22.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7.5, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 33.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 33.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Applied Science in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
- Duration - 1-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management
- Duration - 5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 24.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelors in Legal Studies
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 22.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor in Business Administration and Mathematics (Double degree)
- Duration - 5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 24.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 12.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 33.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering
- Duration - 5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 33.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 33.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 2 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5-7.5 TOEFL - 80-100 |
| BSc - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 90 & Above PTE - 63 & Above |
| MIM - 5 Courses | IELTS - 7-7.5 TOEFL - 90-100 GMAT - Accepted |
| BE/Btech - 8 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 90 & Above PTE - 63 & Above |
| MEng - 3 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| MASc - 4 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 60 & Above |
| BBA - 4 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 90 & Above PTE - 63 & Above |
| MPharm - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 90 & Above PTE - 63 & Above |
| MA - 1 Course | IELTS - 7.5 & Above TOEFL - 100 & Above PTE - 68 & Above |
| Other Courses - 4 Courses | IELTS - 6.5-7.5 TOEFL - 90-100 PTE - 63-68 |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | CAD 100 - 156 |
| Type of deadline | Depends on course |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 30ᵗʰ Jun 2020 - 15ᵗʰ Dec 2021 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Oct 2020 Winter - 1ˢᵗ Jun - 1ˢᵗ Sep 2020 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 2 Courses | 12 - 24 Months | INR 12.6L - 22.9L CAD 21,762 - 39,702 |
| BSc - 1 Course | 4 - 5 Years | INR 22.3L CAD 38,656 |
| MIM - 5 Courses | 1 - 1.7 Years | INR 8.4L - 37.6L CAD 14,508 - 65,172 |
| BE/Btech - 8 Courses | 4 - 5 Years | INR 23.3L - 33.2L CAD 40,416 - 57,462 |
| MEng - 3 Courses | 1 - 2 Years | INR 22.9L CAD 39,702 |
| MASc - 4 Courses | 1 - 2 Years | INR 12.6L CAD 21,762 |
| BBA - 4 Courses | 4 - 5 Years | INR 22.3L - 33.2L CAD 38,656 - 57,462 |
| MPharm - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 35.5L CAD 61,440 |
| MA - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 12.6L CAD 21,762 |
| Other Courses - 4 Courses | 1.5 - 4 Years | INR 7.2L - 22.3L CAD 12,392 - 38,656 |
Placement
Hitachi
Amazon
arcelor mittal
Intuit
General Motors
Apple
toyota
KPMG
Shell
Ford Motors
Cisco Systems
Pepsi
Motorola
Microsoft
BlackBerry Mobiles
Morgan Stanley
Deloitte
Barclays Capital
IBM
P&G
