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    University of Waterloo

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    Waterloo, Ontario, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1957
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    About University of Waterloo

    Founded in 1957, the University of Waterloo pioneered the co-operative education model in Canada. Located in Canada's 'Silicon Valley North', it has become a leading feeder school for top tech companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft.

    Best known for

    • World's largest co-op program
    • Silicon Valley pipeline
    • Top CS program in Canada
    • Innovation and startups
    • Quantum computing research

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1957

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Main campus
    Health Sciences Campus
    Stratford Digital Media campus
    Velocity startup incubator

    Popular Programs

    Computer Science
    Engineering
    Mathematics
    Actuarial Science
    Nanotechnology
    Pharmacy

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply through OUAC

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    AIF (Admission Information Form) required

    4

    Euclid/CCC math contests recommended

    5

    Video interview for some programs

    IELTS

    6.5 (min 6.0 writing, 6.5 speaking)

    TOEFL

    90

    GPA / Marks

    90%+ (Indian boards) for CS/Eng

    • AIF (Admission Information Form)
    • Math contest scores recommended
    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • President's Scholarship ($10,000)
    • International Student Entrance Scholarship ($5,000–$25,000)

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Winter (January) - limited

    Application deadline

    February 1

    Application fee

    CAD $150

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Waterloo

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at University of Waterloo.

    Source not verified — check the official website