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Anangsha Singh

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The University of Waterloo is among the top universities in Canada for continuing higher education. When it comes to ranking, Waterloo University is one of the top-ranked universities in the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the University of Waterloo has an overall ranking of #5 in Canada and #4 in MS in Canada. Check the table listed below for Waterloo University ranking by top ranking publisher all over the world:

Ranking Publishers

Rank

Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#5 in Canada

US News & World Report 2025

#192

Times Higher Education 2025

#163

QS World University Rankings 2025

#115

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking 2024)

#151

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Rachit Sharma

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The York University and University of Waterloo among the top universities in Canada for continuing higher education. According to US News & World Report, the York University ranks at #466 and the University of Waterloo ranks at #192 under the category of “Best Global Universities 2025”. Check the table listed below for York University and University of Waterloo ranking over the past years:

Year

York University

University of Waterloo

2022

456

199

2023

426

191

2024

466

192

2025

466

192

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Ishita Kalra

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According to the QS, the York University is ranked at #362 and University of Waterloo ranks at #115 under the category of “QS World University Rankings 2025”. The comparative rankings of York University and University of Waterloo are given as follows:

Year

York University

University of Waterloo

2021

531

166

2022

494

149

2023

456

154

2024

353

112

2025

362

115

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a year ago

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Anushree Sinha

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University of Waterloo is affordable in terms of the cost of living, as compared to other universities in Canada. Check the table mentioned below.

Expenses

Annual Cost of Living

Cost in INR

Housing

CAD 7,500 – CAD 15,000

INR 4.6 L – 9.3 L

Meals

CAD 3,000 – CAD 5,000

INR 1.8 – 3.1 L

Books & Supplies

CAD 2,500

INR 1.5 L

Personal Expenses

CAD 4,500

INR 2.8 L

TOTAL

CAD 17,500 – CAD 27,000

INR 10.8 L – 16.7 L

Conversion Rate: 1 CAD = INR 62.07

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a year ago

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Anushree Sinha

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Yes, the University of Waterloo offers generous scholarships to full-time MBET applicants. Listed below are the details:

Scholarship Name

Disbursement Amount

Ross and Doris Dixon Scholarship

Two scholarships of CAD 6,000 each

Wesley M. Nicol MBET Scholarship

CAD 10,000

WJ Beynon Memorial Scholarship

CAD 10,000

GMAC ® MBET Scholarship

Two scholarships of CAD 5,000 each

Greg Kiessling MBET Scholarship

CAD 5,000

The Norman Esch Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Two scholarships of CAD 10,000 each

Conversion Rate: 1 CAD = INR 62.07

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a year ago

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Anushree Sinha

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Yes, it is tough to get into the Waterloo University for MBA as the the overall University of Waterloo acceptance rate stands at 53%. On average, about 53 out of every 100 applicants secure admission at the university, which indicates that the university is moderately selective. In order to boost their chances of getting admitted, students must be academically excellent, ace the video interview, and submit an impressive letter of intent.

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a year ago

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Anushree Sinha

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In order to secure an enrollment, all overseas applicants must fulfill the University of Waterloo MBA admission requirements listed below:

  • Undergraduate honors degree;
  • Minimum overall average of 75% (or equivalent) over 4 years in the previous honors degree program;
  • Copies of transcripts and degree(s);
  • Minimum one year of full-time work experience;
  • Copy of resume/curriculum vitae (CV);
  • Three references; one academic, one professional and one either academic or professional;
  • Letter of intent (500 words); and
  • Proof of English language proficiency.

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Anushree Sinha

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International students can pursue either a full-time/part-time MBA at the University of Waterloo. Listed below are the application deadlines:

Course Type

Deadline

Decision Date

Full-time

Apr 1, 2025

Rolling basis until Jul

Part-time

Mid-late Aug, 2025

Till late Aug

Note: International students are advised to apply by Early-Aug for the part-time MBA program.

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a year ago

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Kartik Bisht

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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 University scholarships for international students are as follows:

Type of Scholarships

Eligibility

Scholarship Award

Faculty of Science International Student Scholarships

Most programs in the Faculty of Science

55 scholarships of USD  15,000 - 40,000 (INR 12.57 L - 33.52 L)

International Student Entrance Scholarship

All programs

20 scholarships valued at USD 10,000 each (INR 8.38 lakh)

Faculty of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships

All Engineering programs except Architecture

Up to 20 valued at USD 10,000 (INR 8.38 lakh)

Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships

Most programs in the Faculty of Mathematics

Up to 10 valued at USD  12,000 - 40,000 (INR 10.5 L – 33.52 L)

Faculty of Mathematics International Awards: India

Most programs in the Faculty of Mathematics

Up to 15 valued at USD  20,000 to USD  40,000 (INR 16.76 L - 33.52 L)

Conversion used: USD 1 - INR 83.81

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a year ago

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Kartik Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

The University of Waterloo offers a variety of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its international students. Waterloo University offers over 100 undergraduate and 180 postgraduate programs for its international students. Moreover,  Waterloo University's most popular programs among international students are as follows:

  • Science
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Energy & Fuel
  • Mechanical Engineering
 

 

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