Institution

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario · Canada · Public institution

Post-secondary institution designated by the Government of Canada.

International student tuition

Fall 2026, regular Arts year 1: CAD 5,402 per 0.5-unit course, with published maximum tuition of CAD 27,010 for the term (September–December). Incidental fees are separate.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

How to apply

Apply through OUAC. After applying, use Waterloo’s applicant portal to follow your application, upload documents and complete any required supplementary forms.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Application deadlines

For 2027 admission: Engineering, except Architecture, January 15; most other programs, February 1. Engineering supporting documents are due February 1. Consult the official program table for exceptions.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing and speaking 6.5, reading and listening 6.0; or overall 7.0 with at least 6.0 in every component.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Undergraduate programs

Waterloo offers over 100 undergraduate programs. Browse the official catalogue by subject and degree.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Main campus

Waterloo

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Provincial average tuition

Ontario · 2026/2027 · CAD

Canadian graduate: $10,048.00
Canadian undergraduate: $9,306.00
International graduate: $28,900.00
International undergraduate: $50,088.00

Annual provincial averages, not this institution’s tuition.

Statistics Canada · 37-10-0045-01 · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Campuses and programs

Province: Ontario
City: Breslau
Campus: Wellington Flight Centre Campus (Aviation)
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Province: Ontario
City: Cambridge
Campus: School of Architecture
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Province: Ontario
City: Waterloo
Campus: Allen Square Campus, Balsillie School of International Affairs, Main Campus
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Province: Ontario
City: Stratford
Campus: Stratford Campus
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Province: Ontario
City: Toronto
Campus: Master of Taxation Site
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Not all programs offered by a DLI are eligible for a PGWP. Make sure to check the details for a list of eligible programs offered by the DLI.

Sources and dates

DLI listImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOpen official sourceUpdated Oct 5, 2026Checked Oct 15, 2026

Member universityUniversities CanadaMember listPublished Jun 27, 2024Updated Oct 15, 2025Checked Oct 15, 2026

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