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About
The University of Waterloo is a public research university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, renowned for its innovation and its world-leading co-operative education program. It is particularly strong in Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, and is home to Canada's largest engineering faculty and the world's largest concentration of math and computer science talent. The university's main campus is situated on 404 hectares (998 acres) of land adjacent to uptown Waterloo and Waterloo Park.
UNIREAL Score
86/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 86
Overview
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Waterloo
- Established
- 1956
- Students
- 41,075
- Programs
- 142
- Tuition (yearly)
- €45,000
- Admission period
- September – February
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Where is University of Waterloo?
University of Waterloo is located in Waterloo, Canada.
How much does it cost to study at University of Waterloo?
Typical yearly tuition at University of Waterloo is about €45,000. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to University of Waterloo?
Admission at University of Waterloo usually runs September – February.
What can I study at University of Waterloo?
University of Waterloo offers about 142 programs, including Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
What is the UNIREAL Score of University of Waterloo?
University of Waterloo has a UNIREAL Score of 86/100, calculated from: research activity.
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