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University of Waterloo

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Waterloo, Canada
=162nd in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Waterloo

Basic information and contact details for the University of Waterloo

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University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. We are home to a renowned talent pipeline, game-changing research and technology, and unmatched entrepreneurial culture, that together create solutions to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. A strategic integration of research and teaching excellence, the world’s largest co-operative education program, entrepreneurship-intensive programs, and creator-owned IP, has resulted in extensive industry collaboration, the generation of thousands of commercial and social enterprises, and a dynamic learning experience for more than 42,000 undergraduate and graduate students. 

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Waterloo

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Student gender ratio
47 F : 53 M (1)
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International student percentage
21% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
22.7 (1)
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Student total
34772 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Waterloo

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Waterloo

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

Medical and Health

  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology