University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

A public university in Waterloo, founded in 1957, where 7,200 of its 42,000 students come from abroad.

Ranking: #119 in the world · QS World University Rankings · 2026
Programs: 322 — 320 Bachelor's · 2 Master's
Tuition from: CA$46,206 — a year · Master's
Students: 42,000
International students: 7,200 — 17% of students
Founded: 1957
Master's tuition: CA$46,206 to CA$68,625 a year (2 programs)
Bachelor's tuition: CA$47,196 to CA$71,122 a year (320 programs)
First year for a Master's: CA$71,954 (≈ NPR 70.4 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: CA$72,944 (≈ NPR 71.3 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): September
Work after a Master's: 3 years — PGWP
Work after a Bachelor's: 3 years — PGWP
Work while studying: 24 hours a week off campus — Study permit

Programs at University of Waterloo

322 programs: 2 postgraduate and 320 undergraduate.