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University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Canada

Listed tuition (confirm fee basis)
CA$44,717 – CA$66,210
Programs
11
Levels
Bachelor's · Master's
Intakes
January, May, September
IELTS from
7

In short

University of Waterloo (Waterloo, Canada) has 11 programs on iAdmission — 10 bachelor's and 1 master's. Listed tuition is CA$44,717 – CA$66,210 (fee basis not provided). English requirements start at IELTS 7. Main intakes: January, May and September.

Data checked: October 2025. Fees are indicative; the offer letter is final.

Programs (11)

All 11 programs

Programs by subject

  • Business and Management4
  • Computer Science and IT2
  • Health and Life Sciences2
  • Science2
  • Engineering and Built Environment1

Costs

Listed tuition · confirm fee basis
CA$44,717 – CA$66,210

From 11 listed programs; confirm on your offer letter.

Living costs in Canada
CAD 12,000-18,000 / year

Rent, food, transport and insurance; capital cities cost more.

Rankings

  • Webometrics: #86
  • QS World: #115
  • THE World: #163
  • U.S. News & World Report: #192

As published by each ranking body (national rankings are labelled as such). Check the latest edition before relying on them.

Scholarships to ask about

  • President's Scholarship
  • Graduate Scholarship
  • International Student Entrance Scholarship
  • Faculty of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships
  • Faculty of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships
  • Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships

Eligibility and amounts change each intake; a counsellor confirms what you qualify for.

Questions students ask

How much does University of Waterloo cost?

Listed tuition for international students is CA$44,717 – CA$66,210 (fee basis not provided) across 11 programs. Plan about CAD 12,000-18,000 a year for living costs in Canada. The offer letter and invoice confirm the final amount.

What IELTS score do I need for University of Waterloo?

Programs listed here ask for IELTS 7 overall; other tests (TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo) may be accepted. Check the program page for its exact requirement.

When are the intakes at University of Waterloo?

The main intakes are January, May and September. Start 4–6 months earlier to leave time for documents and the visa.

How do I apply to University of Waterloo with iAdmission?

Choose a program, tell us where you studied last, and upload your documents. A counsellor checks them before anything is submitted to the university. Counselling is free.

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Official website: uwaterloo.ca

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