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Shreya Basu

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International Work-Study programme or Co-op programme at University of Waterloo is designed to provide part time on campus work experience for full time international UG students with financial need. Work-study jobs pay minimum wage or higher. Students can work a max of 10 hours per week or earn up to CAD 2,000 per term which include vacation pay and benefits.

Also Check: Best Part-Time Jobs in Canada for International Students 

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University of Waterloo is one of the most famous universities in Canada known for several factors and attracts students from all over the world entire year. Following are some of the perks –

The university offers one of the biggest Co-op programme which is world famous and allows students to study along with paid work

The university offers some great Tech and STEM focused subjects which are highly respected like CS, Math and Engineering

Students get leading research opportunities and the latest modernized equipments and top facilities.

High employability rate as graduates learn on a practical basis and the universities location also offe

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As international student If you are eligible for admission at U Waterloo depends on several factors such as –
Meet academic needs like high academic scores GPA between 3.2 or higher out of 4
Meet good English proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL
Program related requirements like portfolio, audition, work experience etc.

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IF you are an international student applying for University of Waterloo admission for UG programs, you can start the application by registering at OUAC or the university application portal. For PG programs you can simply apply via official portal application for graduates.

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As per data available in various unofficial sources overall acceptance rate of UWaterloo is 53% showing that admission are moderate in nature. Out of around 100 applications 53 get selected. You can increase your chances of acceptance if you meet the eligibility as per your subject and submit documents while filling application

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Shreya Basu

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University of Waterloo offers 3 main intakes namely Fall, Winter and Spring. Fall is considered as the most common of all. Deadlines might vary with programs so it is always advisable for you to refer to the official programme page.

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Ridhi

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Uni of Waterloo acceptance rate is 53% which means that university accepts 53 out of 100 students. This means that the University of Waterloo admissions criteria are moderately selective as only half of the applicants are likely to become students at the canada-based university

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Akash Gaur

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The cost of living at the University of Waterloo varies with the kind of accommodation one opts for. Rooms with single occupancy typically cost less than rooms with greater occupancy, though it reduces the individual cost one incurs.

The table below gives a detailed breakdown of cost of accommodation at Waterloo:

Room TypeFee per termTotal housing fees for 8 monthsTotal housing fees for 8 months including mandatory meal plan 
Village 1
Single RoomCAD 4,220 (INR 2.67 L)CAD 8,440 (INR 5.35 L)CAD 16,296 (INR 10.3 L)
Interconnecting CAD 4,028 (INR 2.55 L)CAD 8,056 (INR 5.1 L)CAD 15,912 (INR 10 L)
Double RoomCAD 3,786 (INR 2.4 L)CAD 7,572 (INR 4.8 L)CAD 15,428 (INR 9.77 L)
Ron Eydt Village
Double RoomCAD 3,786 (INR 2.4 L)CAD 7,572 (INR 4.8 L)CAD 15,428 (INR 9.77 L)
Claudette Millar Hall
Single RoomCAD 4,629 (INR 2.93 L)CAD 9,258 (INR 5.86 L)CAD 17,114 (INR 10.84 L)
Semi-private double roomCAD 4,411 (INR 2.8 L)CAD 8,822 (INR 5.6 L)CAD 16,678 (INR 10.57 L) 

 

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Akash Gaur

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Waterloo is known to offer perfect blend of urban & natural living & strong emphasis on education. However, region has its fair share of pros & cons.
The pros & cons are mentioned below:

ProsCons
Thriving Tech ScenceCold Winters
Excellent Education InfrastructureLocated far from Toronto
Balanced LifestyleHigher Costs of Living
Strong Job MarketLimited Nightlife
Quality Public Transit SystemPotential for Congestion in transit during peak hours

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Akash Gaur

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Waterloo is considered the equivalent of Ivy League Universities in USA. It is recognised as one of the best uni's in the world for STEM studies and encourages entrepreneurship on campus.

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