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Vipra Bisht

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According to the QS, the University of Waterloo is ranked at #115 and McMaster University ranks at #176 under the category of “QS World University Rankings 2025”. Given below in the table is the comparison: 

Year

University of Waterloo

McMaster University

2021

166

144

2022

149

140

2023

154

152

2024

112

189

2025

115

176

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Ishita Kalra

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According to the Times Higher Education, the University of Waterloo is ranked at #163 and Simon Fraser University ranks between#301-350 under the category of “World University Rankings 2025”. The comparative rankings of University of Waterloo and Simon Fraser University are given as follows:

Year

University of Waterloo

Simon Fraser University

2021

201

251-300

2022

201

201-250

2023

201

251-300

2024

168

251-300

2025

163

301-350

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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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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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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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Anushree Sinha

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Yes, it is tough to get into the Waterloo University for MBA as the overall University of Waterloo acceptance rate stands at 40%.

The given acceptance rate tells us that the university is moderately selective.

To increase their chances of getting admitted, students should meet the given admission requirements, take a look - 

  • Academic excellence
  • A really good video interview
  • Submit an impressive letter of intent

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Anushree Sinha

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To get admission,  all International applicants need to fulfill the University of Waterloo MBA admission requirements listed below:

  • UG 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 work experience
  • CV
  • Three references; one academic, one professional and one either academic or professional;
  • LOI (500 words)
  • 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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