Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) 

at Waterloo University, Waterloo

International students must fulfill the eligibility criteria and submit the required documents for the desired programme at the University of Waterloo. The University of Waterloo requirements for UG and PG for international students are given below:

Undergraduate requirements:

• Admission Information Form (AIF)
• English language requirements
• Transcripts
• Program-specific requirements

Graduate requirements:

• Unofficial transcripts (including awarding of degree/degree certificate) 
• Reference
• Supplementary Information Form (SIF)
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• English language requirements
• GRE/GMAT score
• Resident card
• Portfolio (For March., MFA)

According to QS Rankings 2024, Univ of Toronto has a ranking of #21 and Univ of Waterloo has a ranking of #112. Check the table mentioned below.

The University of Waterloo requires a minimum of 6.5 scores in IELTS for UG and PG programs. 

According to unofficial sources University of Waterloo acceptance rate is 53%. So for every 100 applicants at the University of Waterloo 53 are selected. The acceptance rate shows that the University of Waterloo is moderately selective when it comes to admissions. The admission averages range from the low 80s and mid-90s. Note that the admission averages can vary depending on the number of applications the university receives, the number of spaces available in each program, and the grades of the applicants. Smaller or highly competitive programs shall have higher admission ranges.

University of Waterloo is one of the top public universities in Canada and students across the world desire to study here. As per some Waterloo University student reviews, listed below are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at University of Waterloo:

• Students are recommended to stay in university residences and befriend the people they meet there;
• Join clubs and participate actively in co-curricular activities;
• Build a schedule and stay organized;
• Do not procastinate studying; and
• Find out a way to de-stress and engage in fun activities/events.

The applicants looking to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo need to apply and pay their application fee by OUAC. The base application fee while applying at OUAC is CAD 156 to apply for the initial three programme choices. To apply for a graduate programme at the University of Waterloo, the applicants are required to pay CAD 125 per program. 

University of Toronto,  McGill University and University of British Columbia have been ranked as some top universities in Canada. Toronto University has highest world ranking as compared to other 2 universities and is also known to have highest placement rate of 97% for MBA courses.

Some of the important comparative points for these universities based on different parameters are given as follows:

(1 CAD = 60.76 INR)

Yes, pursuing a Master of Mathematics, Computer Science from the University of Waterloo is considered good. This is because after pursuing this course, students will get into senior industry roles quickly. So, students can ask for a larger salary. After pursuing this course, the graduates can go for industry work with advanced knowledge in Computer Science.

. Given below are the University of Waterloo requirements for Master of Mathematics – Computer Science.

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent degree) with 78%
• Resume
• Academic Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• English Language Proficiency score
• Supplementary Information Form

The University of Waterloo admission requirements for Master of Management Sciences are given below: 

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent with 75% overall
• The applicants are required to have a background in Quantitative Sciences
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume
• Any supplementary material 
• Academic references
• Two references
• Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS with overall 7.0 / TOEFL with 90