University of Waterloo Ranking & Overview 2024

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Acronym	UW
Founded	1957
Motto	Concordia cum veritate In harmony with truth
Colours	Gold, black and white
Mascot	King Warrior
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official University of Waterloo general video presentation.

Address	200 University Avenue West Waterloo N2L 3G1 Ontario Canada
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	+1 (519) 888 4567
	+1 (519) 884 8009

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Waterloo's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Waterloo's academic range and degree level offering.

University of Waterloo: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Waterloo's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Waterloo.

University of Waterloo: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)	5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International students	17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)	15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has University of Waterloo a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

University of Waterloo's acceptance rate range is not reported.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Waterloo has more than 7800 international students.

Admission Office

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.

Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

University of Waterloo has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

University of Waterloo is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

University of Waterloo is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

University of Waterloo does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

Not reported

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

University Services

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Financial Aid

Not reported

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

Not reported

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Waterloo's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Waterloo is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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American Psychological Association (APA)

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Waterloo as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Universities Canada (UC)
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)
Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)
Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Canadian University Press (CUP)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Structure

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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