University of Waterloo
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University of Waterloo is in Waterloo, Canada. Tuition for international students: C$62,000–C$75,000 (≈ US$43,600–52,700) per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels Passes in at least five unique subjects, three of which must be at the Advanced Level; A-levels A Level Mathematics and A Level Physics, minimum final grade of A in each; one additional A Level, minimum B; A-levels A Level Mathematics, minimum A; two other academic A Level courses, minimum A in each; English at GCSE, AS, or A Level. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: Fall. Scholarships: 8 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition C$73,000 per year (≈ US$51,300) (varies by programme) + housing and meals C$15,130–C$17,450 per year (≈ US$10,600–12,300) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 7 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Faculty of Mathematics International Awards: India: only for students from 인도. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: Passes in at least five unique subjects, three of which must be at the Advanced Level. IB Diploma: IB diploma required with six total IB courses; at least three must be HL. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 120, PTE 63. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 1월 15일 (Application deadline) Last round: Application deadline, 2월 1일. |
| Where and how students live | Waterloo · 59 km from YHM airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals C$15,130–C$17,450 per year |
| Working while studying | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
국제 학생을 위한 재정 지원 및 요건
| 성적 우수 장학금 | 예 — 국제 학생도 성적 우수 장학금을 받을 수 있음출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “As an international student, you'll be automatically considered for most of our scholarships.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“You can be eligible for multiple scholarships, such as the $10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship, Waterloo's President's and Merit scholarships, scholarships in the following chart, and scholarships from your faculty and/or program.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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| 영어 능력 | 면제 사유에 해당하지 않으면 영어 시험 필수
출처 (7)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “You need to provide an English language test score if your four most recent years of full-time education have NOT been in an English-language school system.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“You may be exempt from submitting English language test scores if you meet one or more of the following exceptions.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Tests completed as of January 21, 2026 require 4.5 overall 5 in writing, 5 in speaking.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Tests completed before January 21, 2026 require 90 overall 25 in writing, 25 in speaking”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“6.5 overall 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Tests completed after July 1, 2024 require an overall of 120 with Literacy and Production scores of 125 for direct entry to a Waterloo program.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“63 overall 65 writing, 65 speaking”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “If you don't meet one of the required scores below, you could still study at Waterloo through the Bridge to Academic Success in English program.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Being offered a spot in the BASE program works as a conditional offer of admission into Waterloo: once you've successfully completed BASE, you'll be able to continue your full-time university studies at Waterloo.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “English is the language of instruction at the University of Waterloo.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
신입생 대상 장학금
Faculty of Science International Student Scholarships
C$25,000–C$80,000 (≈ US$17,600–56,200)
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: C$25,000–C$80,000 (≈ US$17,600–56,200)
- Number of awards: 15
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
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“Faculty of Science International Student Scholarships | All programs (excluding Medical Sciences, Optometry, Pharmacy) | Up to 15 scholarships valued at $25,000 to $80,000 | An application is required. Available to international fee-paying students only.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships
C$12,000–C$40,000 (≈ US$8,400–28,100)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: C$12,000–C$40,000 (≈ US$8,400–28,100)
- Number of awards: 10
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships | Most programs in the Faculty of Mathematics | Up to 10 valued at $12,000 to $40,000 | No”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Faculty of Mathematics International Awards: India
C$20,000–C$40,000 (≈ US$14,100–28,100)
- Who can receive it: Students from 인도
- Amount: C$20,000–C$40,000 (≈ US$14,100–28,100)
- Number of awards: 15
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“Faculty of Mathematics International Awards: India | Students from India applying to select programs in the Faculty of Mathematics | Up to 15 valued at $20,000 to $40,000 | No”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Faculty of Mathematics National and Global Scholarships
C$10,000–C$40,000 (≈ US$7,000–28,100)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: C$10,000–C$40,000 (≈ US$7,000–28,100)
- Number of awards: 30
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“National and Global Scholarships | All Math programs (excluding Computing and Financial Management and Software Engineering) | Up to 30 awards at $10,000 to $40,000 over eight academic terms (normally the length of your degree)”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“An application is not required.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인International Student Entrance Scholarship
연 C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000)
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 연 C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000)
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“International fee-paying students admitted to full-time, first-year degree studies will receive $10,000 for their first-year studies. No application is required.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“No, the scholarship is available only in your first year.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“No, you can receive this scholarship as well as any other entrance scholarship you may be awarded.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인President's Scholarship of Distinction
일시금 C$2,000 (≈ US$1,400)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: 일시금 C$2,000 (≈ US$1,400)
- Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 95%+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“President's Scholarship of Distinction (admission average of 95% or higher)”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“$2,000 entrance scholarship”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“To recognize your outstanding academic achievement, you'll automatically be considered for the President's and Merit Scholarships if you're admitted to a full-time, first-year degree program and you're beginning university or college for the first time in September. No application is required.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인President's Scholarship
일시금 C$2,000 (≈ US$1,400)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: 일시금 C$2,000 (≈ US$1,400)
- Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 90%+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“President's Scholarship (admission average of 90 - 94.9%)”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“If you meet the conditions outlined below, you'll be awarded a one-time University of Waterloo President's Scholarship valued at $2,000.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“To recognize your outstanding academic achievement, you'll automatically be considered for the President's and Merit Scholarships if you're admitted to a full-time, first-year degree program and you're beginning university or college for the first time in September. No application is required.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Merit Scholarship
일시금 C$1,000 (≈ US$703)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: 일시금 C$1,000 (≈ US$703)
- Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 85%+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“Merit Scholarship (admission average of 85 - 89.9%)”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“If you meet the conditions outlined below, you'll be awarded a one-time University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship valued at $1,000.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“To recognize your outstanding academic achievement, you'll automatically be considered for the President's and Merit Scholarships if you're admitted to a full-time, first-year degree program and you're beginning university or college for the first time in September. No application is required.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science · 4 years 출처 (3)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Degree: Bachelor of Computer Science in Computer Science or Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Available as a regular program? Yes”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“With regular stream, it'll take you four years to complete your degree, whereas co-op students usually take closer to five.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Mathematics · 4 years 출처 (3)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Degree: Bachelor of Mathematics in one of 16 majors”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Available as a regular program? Yes”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“With regular stream, it'll take you four years to complete your degree, whereas co-op students usually take closer to five.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Software Engineering · 5 years 출처 (3)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Degree: Bachelor of Software Engineering”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Available as a co-op program? Co-op only”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“With regular stream, it'll take you four years to complete your degree, whereas co-op students usually take closer to five.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “We admit first-year students for the term starting in September only.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Interview | Engineering programs (excluding Architecture): Required 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Online interviews: required for admission to all Engineering programs (excluding Architecture)”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required (reference) 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “English language test scores and exemptions | Required if your four most recent years of full-time education have NOT been in an English-language school system.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인School transcript / academic records: Required (reference) 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Transcripts | Required for many students. Your personalized checklist in the Waterloo applicant portal will indicate whether you need to provide transcripts.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application (Engineering programs (other than Architecture)) | 1월 15일출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Engineering programs (other than Architecture) | January 15, 2027 | February 1, 2027”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“International students have the same deadlines as those listed above.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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| Scholarship application (Faculty of Mathematics) | 3월 5일출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “March 5, 2027 | Olympiad, Global, and National Scholarships application deadline”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Faculty of Mathematics programs”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Application (Programs other than Engineering) | 2월 1일출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Programs other than Engineering | February 1, 2027 | February 15, 2027”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“International students have the same deadlines as those listed above.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Computer Science: C$73,000 per year (≈ US$51,300) (2026–27 figure) Mathematics: C$62,000 per year (≈ US$43,600) (2026–27 figure) Software Engineering: C$75,000 per year (≈ US$52,700) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | C$15,130–C$17,450 per year (≈ US$10,600–12,300) (2026–27 figure) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | C$16,950–C$24,480 per year (≈ US$11,900–17,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | C$948 per year (≈ US$666) (2026–27 figure) Required — cannot be waived |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | C$23,448 per year (≈ US$16,500) (reference) |
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“International (visa) students”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Computer Science | $73,000 | $1,500”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Fees are estimates for two terms/eight months of school and a full course load (five courses per term) based on fees for students starting in September 2026.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Mathematics (includes 16 majors), Mathematics/Business Administration, Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy* | $62,000 | $1,500”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Faculty of Engineering, Software Engineering | $75,000 | $1,500”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Total housing fees for 8 months (includes mandatory meal plan*)”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Village 1 - double room | $15,130 - $17,450”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Rates reflect 2026/2027 residence and meal plan fees.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Living expenses (for first year)”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Estimated total living expenses | $16,950 to $24,480”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Undergraduate Incidental Fees Fall 2026”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“UHIP is an annual plan from September 1st to August 31st and costs $948 per year. The UHIP charge of $948 is divided into 3 equal installments of $316 and is charged once each term.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) - compulsory for International students who do not have provincial health insurance”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“coverage is compulsory for international students beginning with the first term they are in Canada each policy year (September - August), regardless of their location in subsequent terms in that policy year”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“international students are automatically assessed the UHIP fee”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “As a first-year or transfer student, you're guaranteed a spot in one of our residences.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “As a first-year or transfer student, you're guaranteed a spot in one of our residences.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Can I live in residence after first year? Yes, each of our residences offers some space for students who are in second year or above.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Housing available during breaks | Yes 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “International students living in a Campus Housing residence can apply to stay in residence over the winter break (December into January) or the spring break (April into May).”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. government rule 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“If you’re working during a break scheduled by your DLI, such as summer and winter holidays, or a reading week, you can work unlimited hours off campus”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 24 government rule 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “In co-op, you alternate between study terms and work terms, completing four to six work terms over the course of your degree. This means that you graduate with up to two years of relevant, paid work experience.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Co-op is paid work experience that you complete throughout your degree.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. government rule 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“If your program was at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “The Accelerated Master's program allows undergraduate students at Waterloo to fast track a Master of Applied Science (MASc) degree at the University of Waterloo.”uwaterloo.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
위치
| City / state | Waterloo |
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| Nearest major airport | John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), about 59 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q1049470 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).