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International students from diverse countries can take the master's course at the University of Waterloo in the Spring, Fall, and Winter semesters. The University of Waterloo MS application deadline is given below:

Spring: Oct 1, 2025
Fall: Dec 1, 2024
Winter: Jun 1, 2025

The application deadline for MMath in DS is Dec 15, 2024(Fall), and Jan 15, 2025 (Fall) for MDSAI.

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University of Waterloo MS Highlights 2026
Waterloo University MS Popular courses
University of Waterloo MS Tuition Fees 2026
University of Waterloo MS Application Process 2025
University of Waterloo vs York University Vs Western University
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University of Waterloo MS Highlights 2026

The University of Waterloo offers a 12 months to 2 years of MS program to its students. It is a good choice for students interested in studies that are in line with industry demands. Students can choose from around 20 MS programs. The MS program can be pursued in specializations such as Mathematics, Geology, Kinesiology, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics. The University of Waterloo MS first-year tuition fees for international students is CAD 23,088. Apart from tuition costs, students also need to keep a budget in place for expenses related to living in Canada. This includes rent, groceries, transportation, etc.

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Data Science - MMath

2 years

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₹15 L

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Climate Change - MCC

12 months

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₹19 L

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Master of Mathematics- Computer Science

4.62 years

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₹15 L

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Pharmacy - MSc

2 years

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Physics - MSc

18 months

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₹14 L

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2 years

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₹31 L

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Biostatistics - MMath

2 years

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₹14 L

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Combinatorics and Optimization - MMath

1 year

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18 months

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Actuarial Science - MMath

2 years

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Kinesiology - MSc

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University of Waterloo MS Tuition Fees 2026

A University of Waterloo first-year tuition fee has to be paid by international students to apply for MS courses. The tuition fee is CAD 23,088. The popular specializations include specializations like Mathematics, Geology, Kinesiology, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics. The total University of Waterloo total cost can vary as per the factors like transportation, insurance, housing, personal expenses and more. Given in the table below is tuition fee for the popular MS programs, take a look:

University of Waterloo Course Name	MS Tuition Cost
Biology	CAD 23,088
Chemistry	CAD 25,537
Computer Science Engineering	CAD 23,088
Environmental Sciences	CAD 28,356
Geology	CAD 21,762
Kinesiology	CAD 21,762
Mathematics	CAD 21,762 - 47,559
Optometry	CAD 23,088
Physics	CAD 21,762
Statistics	CAD 21,762

Fee components	Amount (for 12 months - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 13.71 L - 29.96 L
Hostel	INR 6.11 L - 12.69 L
Insurance	INR 47.63 K
Transportation	INR 21.17 K
Others	INR 3.93 L - 5.14 L
Total fee	INR 24.43 L - 48.48 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

University of Waterloo MS Application Process 2025

Here is an application process that Indian students have to follow for admission to University of Waterloo MS course:

Begin to fill the application form on the University of Waterloo website.
Check the requirements and if you are eligible to apply for the course.
Along with the eligibility, also check the list of documents to be submitted. University requires documents such as transcripts, English language scores, Resume, recommendation letters, and more.
Last step is to pay the application fee of CAD 125 (INR 7.6K).
After submitting the application, you need to typically wait for 2 to 4 weeks for the university to respond.

University of Waterloo vs York University Vs Western University

University of Waterloo, York University, and Western University all three of the universities are among the best universities in Canada. The comparison among the three top universities in Canada is listed below:

Particulars	University of Waterloo	York University	Western University
Acceptance Rate	53%	59%	58%
US News Global Rankings (2024)	#192	#466	#311
Tuition Cost (MS)	INR 14L-INR 43L	INR 8L-INR 55L	INR 8L-INR 37L

Compare MS at Waterloo University with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
University of Waterloo	INR 14.26 L - 31.17 L	#119 QS, 2026
McGill University Compare	INR 10.33 L - 21.52 L	#27 QS, 2026
McMaster University Compare	INR 7.47 L - 34.96 L	#116 THE, 2026
University of Calgary Compare	INR 1.65 L - 39.7 L	#200 THE, 2026
University of Ottawa Compare	INR 10.62 L - 19.3 L	#187 THE, 2026
University of Alberta Compare	INR 4.22 L - 26.41 L	#94 QS, 2026

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University of Waterloo MS Admission Dates

University of Waterloo offers various application deadlines for MS program for different admission terms. Students willing to join the master's programs at the University of Waterloo can refer to the below table for the application deadlines:

Program	Fall	Spring	Winter
MS	Dec 1, 2024	Oct 1, 2025	Jun 1, 2025

University of Waterloo MS Cost of Living

Students who are willing to join the master's program at the University of Waterloo must make a budget of around INR 30L excluding tuition costs to live peacefully. The expenses to live in Canada include food, housing, entertainment, clothing, laundry, books and supplies, and other personal expenses. Students can check the table below for the estimated one-year cost of living for graduates:

Expense	Estimated cost (one year)
Off-campus housing (shared), including utilities*	USD 11,400-USD 22,800 (INR 9.6L-INR 19L)
Food (groceries)	USD 4,620 (INR 3.9L)
Telephone	USD 1,272 (INR 1L)
Entertainment / Recreation (doing fun stuff!)	USD 1,800 (INR 1.5 L)
Personal care (think haircuts)	USD 960 (INR 84K)
Clothing	USD 1,584 (INR 1.3L)
Laundry (typically not part of housing costs)	USD 516 (INR 43K)
Transportation (additional costs over and above free UPass)	USD 336 (INR 28K)
Books and supplies	USD 2,964 (INR 2.5L)
Total	USD 25,452 – USD 36,852 (INR 21L-INR 31L)

(USD 1=INR 84.49)

University of Waterloo MS Rankings

The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #65 in 2025. International students can check the University of Waterloo rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#50	#53	#65
Country Ranking	#4	#4	#4

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50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Liberal

Stressful

Internships4.2

Part time work4.2

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.3

Value for money4

Public transportation4.2

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration3.7

Anonymous

Computational Mathematics - MMath - Batch of 2026

4.2

University of Waterloo is great for STEM and the industry.

Tips: University of Waterloo with its coop programme is a very STEM and industry-oriented university. Many students through their coops will get work experience and skills that they then use to get full-time jobs and a lot do internships also offer students full-time offers if they do well. Overall the courses offered are useful and helpful, but the best part about the university is the coop programme.

Likes (Public transportation): So with your student card, you can use all the public transport in Waterloo for free. There is a bus system that connects very well all across the city to the university and is especially useful in the winter when it's hard to walk outside. There are also tunnels and indoor bridges that connect different campus buildings so it's easier to travel in the winter and there is also a tram that runs between big hubs.

Dislikes (Student Life): I put a 3 on student life because the University of Waterloo is very study-oriented. There is often a lot of work pressure and multiple things at once for students, so we don't get the chance to enjoy other aspects of university life, like events and going out.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2200

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

Computational Mathematics - MMath - Batch of 2024

3.4

The university provides a strong community spirit.

Tips: If you are creative and keen on embarking on research, this is a good place to consider. I do feel that it is extremely expensive and although placements were usually pretty good, it's no longer the same because of how strict the policies have become and how difficult it is to immigrate anywhere.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Getting any kind of long-term employment opportunity especially as an Indian is going to be a very tricky and unlikely task. They have become extremely particular and your chances of moving here to immigrate are slim to none. It is better to plan an alternative instead.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 5425

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024Read more

Anonymous

Statistics - MMath - Batch of 2024

3.6

University of Waterloo taught me hard work and resilience.

Tips: It is a warm and welcoming campus at least in my case. I chose this university because of its reputation but now I feel that it is a better idea to study outside Canada itself. Quality of learning is great and you will be expected to work very hard from the first week itself. The faculty will help you in every step towards your journey.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Canada has become increasingly strict when it comes to immigration and allowing foreigners especially Indians to settled in which is why there are very little chances to get a well paid job here at least right now. I am pretty grateful to be here as well.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 4250

Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2024Read more

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Master of Mathematics- Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.7

This is for passionate learners to research and work on building new and awesome things.

Tips: In terms of pursuing a Masters, University of Waterloo has a very good research focused programme where you can dedicate your time to research. This was one of the biggest factors in my choosing to go to UWaterloo over other US colleges I had fully funded offers from. Talking of which you should have a look at the scholarships you can avail for Masters, at Waterloo, at least for CS programs, you can find a scholarship that can cover your tuition and expenses and leave you with a bit extra to save as well. I would say in terms of graduation school your experience would vary based on your supervisors and you should get in touch with past students of the professor you want to work with so you get a better idea of the expectations and opportunities. Just 2 semesters in I have been exposed to so many different things which have only helped me reaffirm my decision to pursue Master at UWaterloo. There are no wrong choices in terms of the school, it's honestly the people that matter and what you make of the opportunities provided to you!

Likes (Indian Food): There are Indian stores all around Ontario, you wouldn't have difficulty finding desi ingredients for cooking or lack of Indian food for takeout though it might be pricier than you expect. To be honest there is every kind of cuisine around the campus due to the large number of international students.

Dislikes (Part time work): I am writing this at a point the job market isn't great and I see some of my friends struggling to land a good job that makes most of their skills. I haven't had issues finding part-time work in the realm of AI and also there are a lot of opportunities your supervisors can expose you to.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2024Read more

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Master of Mathematics- Computer Science - Batch of 2024

Multiple work opportunities are present at University of Waterloo

Tips: Try to do as many co-ops as you can. The university offers great work opportunities. Each department offers specific scholarships, so do apply within the deadline. My course is extremely competitive, but highly rewarding in the later stages. UofWaterloo teaches you to manage various aspects of life together.

Likes (Indian Food): Waterloo is a student-led community, majority population belongs to either undergrads or graduate students. Hence, the university organizations like WUSA, GSA, IPC organize events throughout the semester. UofWaterloo also has country-specific organizations like uwindia - they organize Indian theme parties, and festivals.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced. Each professor has a different methodology of teaching. Usually 800-level courses, professors are moderators and evaluators of student presentations, while 100-600-level courses, they are instructors.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1200

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 90225

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2024Read more

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Master of Mathematics- Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.1

Great learning environment

Tips: Moving to a different country is a process, appreciate and give process some time, you will do well. There are a lot of scholarships, bursaries and part-time jobs available on campus, which will help with monthly expenses and sometimes even managing fees.

Likes (Student Life): Graduate House organizes events regularly that will help you indulge socially. There are also several extracurricular clubs that one can join. Graduate House also organizes a cool Diwali night each year, so people don't get homesick. Moreover, there are lots of intra-college sporting competitions.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Eating outside is expensive in Waterloo, so usually all students prefer cooking at home, this would sum up to be around 300 CAD amount of groceries. There are also tiffin services that are about 200 CAD available for students who don't prefer cooking.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 75950

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2024Read more

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FAQs

Q: Is the University of Waterloo good for Computer Science Masters?

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.

Q: How to get into the University of Waterloo for Master of Mathematics-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

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Should I go to the University of Toronto, or the University of Waterloo?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Both universities have their own strengths. Uni of Toronto is better for students interested in studies at a university with prestige and quality research. Toronto as a city also offers better social, cultural, and career opportunities. Students also get more course options to choose from.

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How can I apply to the University of Waterloo Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

Answered 2 months ago

To apply to the University of Waterloo MSc in DS and AI program, follow the steps given below -

Apply at least two to four weeks in advance
Create an application account
Select the program
Lastly, pay application fee
And you are done with the process.

Shreya Basu

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Is IELTS required at the University of Waterloo?

Answered 2 months ago

University of Waterloo requires a minimum of 6.5 scores in IELTS for UG and PG programs. Other English tests whose marks are accepted by the university are below -

English proficiency Test	UG Score	PG Score
IELTS	6.5 or above	6.5 or above
IELTS	90 or above	83 or above
PTE	63 or above	59 or above
Duolingo	120 or above	-

Shreya Basu

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What are the requirements to get into the University of Waterloo?

Answered 2 months ago

International students must fulfill eligibility and submit required documents for chosen program. University of Waterloo general requirements for UG and PG for international students are given below:

Documents required for admission at University of Waterloo
Academic reports and certificates of all the institutes attended before
English proficiency test scores like IELTS o TOEFL
2-3 LOR
An SOP
GMAT or GRE scores for PG or ACT or SAT scores for UG if asked
Updated CV or Resume
A valid visa

Shreya Basu

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How can I get into the University of Waterloo for Master of Management Sciences?

Answered 2 months ago

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

UG degree or equivalent with 75% overall
Ants are required to have a background in Quantitative Sciences
SOP
Resume
Any supplementary material
Academic references
Two references
Proof of English proficiency

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