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20% students never faced discrimination in this university

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Internships3.5

Part time work3.2

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.3

Value for money3.4

Public transportation4.3

Safety4.3

Indian Food3.8

Permanent Immigration3.3

Anonymous

Bachelors of Arts in Global Business and Digital Arts - Batch of 2026

3.7

Good student friendly environment.

Tips: Waterloo is very student friendly and happening and because of the Indian student organisation here, its made things more comfortable and easy going. The co op programme is useful for industrial and job prospects but the sponsorship here have decreased. Safety is alright other than some cases of theft and pick pocketing.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1800

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 103725

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026Read more

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Bachelors in Environment and Business - Batch of 2027

3.8

Try not to burn out here.

Tips: Waterloo is a very friendly and exciting place to study with next level academic expectations. The co op opportunities can be absolutely make or break when it comes to career growth and advancement and professors here are among some of the best in terms of expertise, knowledge and experience, so be sure to leave a positive impression. Living near campus is quite expensive but if you find a decent place, you can save up on commute expenses.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1650

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 102175

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025Read more

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Bachelor of Business Administration / Bachelor of Computer Science - Batch of 2026

3.9

One of a kind experience.

Tips: Waterloo is a school that has truly lived up to its name. Great for business and entrepreneurship programs and if you're someone who likes to be on the field or in research. You'll meet like minded individuals and great faculty that can actually make a difference. If you manage a scholarship or part time jobs, you can get good return of investment.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1800

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 103725

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2025Read more

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering - Batch of 2027

3.9

Pretty nice place to study.

Tips: The university always has a lot going on and everyone is quite friendly and helpful, which really helped me through my initial days here. There is a lot to explore around, and it is ideally safe, but there are increasing incidents of pickpocketing, and it's recommended that you travel in groups if it's late. The city is well connected and there are every industry here as well, out of which a lot of companies come for placements.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1925

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 100650

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2025Read more

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Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies - Batch of 2026

3.8

Learning the ropes in Waterloo.

Tips: I have been exposed to one of the most multi cultural campuses there are, and this has helped me in building connections with people from all over the world. The networking potential is great, and if you acquaint yourself with your professors, they can be quite valuable for LORs and even referrals. There are plenty of Indians and Indian food options as well, and Canada has a welcoming culture, which is seen in the university.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): There were better chances of getting work here a few years ago, but now Canada has increased its restrictions on immigration and jobs for international students. Given a chance, I would certainly like to work here, and there are chances, but you will really need to stand out for companies to take a chance on you.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2125

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 103725

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2025Read more

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Bachelors of Arts in Sociology - Batch of 2026

3.7

The University of Waterloo offers a global and diverse learning environment.

Tips: I haven't had too many culture changes as I have met people from my city here, which is also an indicator of how global the University of Waterloo truly is. The classes are quite academic, and it's hard to catch up on UPAT times. Also, the transport system can be a bit annoying. Rest, it's a lovely place to learn.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Well, Canada has become increasingly strict with immigration and giving jobs. You'll have better luck with part-time jobs than with finding a full-time opportunity willing to take you in. Be prepared for lots of applications and rejections in the process.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1800

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2025Read more

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Where do the subjects of the University of Waterloo rank?

Answered 3 days ago

In the QS subject rankings for 2026, there are some subjects that ranks among the Top 5 in Canada such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Mathematics, etc.

In the world rankings, here are the QS subject rankings for Waterloo Uni courses-

Computer Science: #27
Mathemati

Chandra Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 10

Is Waterloo a top ranked university?

Answered 3 days ago

The University of Waterloo ranks among the Top 200 Universities in the world and in Canada. Some of the rankings of this university are given below-

Ranking Body	Rank
QS World Uni Rankings 2027	#113
Times Higher Education rankings 2026	#162

Gunjan Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

What is the ranking of University of Waterloo in the world?

Answered a month ago

The University College Cork is one of the finest universities in the Canada. Top ranking bodies all over the world ranks Waterloo University. Shiksha Popularity Ranking ranks University of Waterloo at #179 in world. Top ranking bodies ranks University of Waterloo that are listed below-

Ranking Authorities	Rank
Shiksha Popularity Rankings	#179 in world and #6 in Canada
Times Higher Education 2026	#162 in World University Rankings
QS Rankings 2026	#119 in QS World University Rankings
US News and World Report 2026	#197 in Best Global Universities

Ishita Kalra

Contributor-Level 10

How many alumni does the University of Waterloo have?

Answered a month ago

The University of Waterloo rich alumni network include 263,000+ members from all over the world. Waterloo University alumni network features famous personalities, innovators, mentors, leaders, etc. Some famous personalities that went to University of Waterloo are listed below-

Mike Lazaridis
George El

Manashjyoti Sharma

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Does University of Waterloo offer scholarships for its Indian students?

Answered a month ago

Yes, the University of Waterloo offers a large variety of scholarships for its Indian students. Waterloo University offers merit and need-based scholarships for its Indian students. The University of Waterloo UG scholarships for Indian students is listed below-

Scholarship Name	Financial Award
International Student Entrance Scholarship	CAD 10,000 (INR 7.03 L) each for 20 individuals
Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships	CAD 12,000 (INR 8.43 L) - CAD 40,000 (INR 28.12 L) for up to 10 individuals
Faculty of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships	CAD 10,000 (INR 6.3 L) for first-year students
President's Scholarships of Distinction (Average of 95% or higher)	CAD 1,500 (INR 1.05 L) - CAD 2,000 (INR 1.40 L)
President's Scholarships of Distinction (Average of 90% or 94.9%)	CAD 2,000 (INR 1.40 L)
Merit Scholarship (Average of 85% or 89.9%)	CAD 1,000 (INR 70,301)
Faculty of Mathematics International Awards: India	CAD 20,000 (INR 14.06 L) - CAD 40,000 (INR 28.12 L) for up to 15 individuals