Tips: Scholarships are rare to come by, even if you get a scholarship, it is unlikely to cover much of the overall expenses. You might get consumed by the competitive environment and therefore inevitably become part of a rat race. Don't do that, you need to know what you care about and focus on those objectives and fulfil your own goals. UWaterloo is a grind, but it is worth it, and the main thing is you feel good about yourself at the end of the day, and finding that fulfilment from within yourself is what truly makes you happy. Note - Living in a different country is a painful process, just be mentally prepared for the cultural shift, for me, no matter what, I will always return to India and I miss home a lot, I just have to deal with it.

Likes (Internships): This is the main reason to come to UWaterloo - The co-op (internship) opportunities. By the time you graduate, you will have completed 4-6 internships which sets you up to work in big teach if you wish. The top programs at the University include - Computer Science (1 in Canada, the biggest feeder to Silicon Valley as students have 2 years of work ex by the time they graduate), Engineering (Any Engineering), Math (Any faculty of math programs), AFM (Accounting and Financial Management).

Dislikes (Safety): There are reports of stabbings every now and then, especially recently when there was an attempted stabbing on campus. Usually a very safe city but it doesn't mean that you should not be cautious. Rated 2 simply because of recent incidents, but nothing bad has happened in the last 4 months.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2023Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management - Batch of 2028

3.5

It's a good university but keep expectations in order

Tips: Be ready for studying hard and having no social life. The faculty is good but the workload is high. Work hard and it shouldn't be a problem. Internships are fine but competition is tough so be ready to apply externally. The fees are on the higher end for international students.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2023Read more

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Does the University of Waterloo offer scholarships for international students?

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Yes, the University of Waterloo offers a variety of scholarships for its international students. Waterloo University considers international students for scholarships such as Merit and President’s scholarships that range from USD 1,000 to USD 5,000 (INR 83,814 – INR 4,19 lakh). Furthermore, Waterloo

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How are the University of Waterloo placements?

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The average annual salary of University of Waterloo graduates is CAD 67,000 (INR 41.51 lakh). According to unofficial sources on the web, the average salary of University of Waterloo graduates is given below:

Job Title	Average Annual Salary
Software Developer	CAD 71,943 (INR 44.58 lakh)
Software Engineer	CAD 76,124 (INR 47.17 lakh)
Data Analyst	CAD 58,719 (INR 36.38 lakh)
Project Engineer	CAD 74,136 (INR 45.94 lakh)
Mechanical Engineer	CAD 64,749 (INR 40.12 lakh)
Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer	CAD 93,357 (INR 57.85 lakh)
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)	CAD 73,763 (INR 45.70 lakh)

The conversion used: CAD 1 – INR 61.97, Source: the above table is curated from payscale

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Which companies are the top recruiters of University of Waterloo graduates?

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The University of Waterloo is one of the most esteemed universities in Canada. Additionally, the university has one of the highest placement rates in Canada. The University of Waterloo placement rate is 91.3%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. Moreover, the top employers

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What is the placement rate of University of Waterloo?

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The University of Waterloo is renowned for having the highest placement rate in Canada. Additionally, the University of Waterloo graduates are consistently in high demand all over the world. Moreover, the University of Waterloo placement rate stands at 91.3%. In addition, the graduates got employed

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What is the tuition fee for international students at University of Waterloo?

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The University of Waterloo public research university in Canada.
Additionally, University of Waterloo tuition fees for international students and domestic students can vary from one programme to another. Moreover, international students must refer to the specific programme fee page. Furthermore, the

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