University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1957   Total Students: 48,000+

Int. Students: 7,200+

Overview

The University of Waterloo is a prestigious and well-known public university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the Most innovative university in Canada for last 28 consecutive years. In 1957 The University of Waterloo opened with 74 students, with engineering and co-operative education as cornerstones. The University of Waterloo has recorded 41,000 full and part-time students cumulatively between undergraduate and graduate programs (Fall 2019) from 120 countries. The best and brightest are drawn to the University of Waterloo for our renowned academic programs, world-leading co-operative education, and teaching and research excellence. We embrace the opportunity to collaborate with, and be elevated by a world-class peer group.

Waterloo goes beyond the classroom to a place where experience is the teacher. Beyond problems to solutions that address social, technical and economic needs. Beyond the laboratory to the research that propels industries, organizations and society.

Waterloo is at the forefront of innovation and is home to transformational research and inspired learning. Located in the heart of Canada's technology hub, we are growing a network of global partnerships that will shape the future by working beyond disciplines and building bridges with industry, institutions and communities.

Our incredible people and partners take us beyond the lives we're living today to find solutions to the global challenges that lie ahead. Creating change that goes beyond the status quo and is felt around the world.

Consistently ranked Canada’s most innovative university, Waterloo champions a culture of curiosity, exploration, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, global stewardship and leadership. We bring bold ideas and brilliant minds together - inspiring innovations with global impact today and in the future.

Mission: We aim to be the world’s top university for creators, explorers and boundary-pushing thinkers. The best and brightest students, staff and faculty are drawn to Waterloo for our renowned academic programs, world-leading co-operative education, and teaching and research excellence.

Programs Offered in University of Waterloo

  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Course
  • Master's Degree
  • Highlights

    • Most innovative university in Canada for 28 consecutive years (Maclean's 2020)
    • The University of Waterloo has 41,000 full and part-time students cumulatively between undergraduate and graduate programs (Fall 2019) from 120 countries.
    • 6,438 undergraduate degrees, 1,926 master's degrees and 327 PhD degrees granted in 2019
    • 48,000+ enrolments per year in online undergraduate & graduate courses (2018/19)
    • 1000-acre main campus, 100+ buildings with six faculties
    • Waterloo is ranked 25 in the world for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020)
    • #2 in Canada for computer science and #2 in Canada for engineering (U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities 2020)
    • #2 in Canada for social and economic impact based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2020)
    • Providing students graduate success, spiritual, emotional, physical and mental stimulation.
    • University of Waterloo's campus includes an academic building, a library building and a services building that includes a cafeteria.
    • University of Waterloo has 6 faculties and 12 faculty-based schools to administer its academic programs.
    • Small classroom sizes and more interactive classrooms.
    • International students services
    • Numerous social and cultural events on campus.
    • Located in beautiful, picturesque locations for students to explore.
    • Campus tours and field trips for students.
    • Highly Qualified Faculty and Trained Staff

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, CA

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