University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Canada · Checked September 26, 2026

A public university in Waterloo, Ontario, best known for its co-operative education (paid work terms built into degrees) and its strength in engineering, computer science and mathematics. It also has faculties of arts, environment, health and science.

Undergraduate tuition (international)CAD 51,000-75,000 for the first year (two terms, tuition and incidental fees, estimates for students starting September 2026; e.g. Science 54,000, Mathematics 62,000, Computer Science 73,000, Engineering 75,000)
IntakesSeptember only for first-year students
English requirementIELTS 6.5 overall; Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0; PTE 63 overall; Writing 65, Speaking 65 (PTE Online accepted); TOEFL iBT 90 overall, Writing 25, Speaking 25; from 21 Jan 2026: 4.5 overall, Writing 5, Speaking 5; Duolingo 120 overall with Literacy and Production 125. Tests must be taken on or after 1 May 2025. IELTS One Skill Retake accepted.

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Undergraduate application (programs other than Engineering, Fall 2027)1 February 2027 (documents by 15 February 2027)
Engineering (other than Architecture)15 January 2027 (documents by 1 February 2027)

Entry requirements for Pakistani students

Welcome page for students from Pakistan (community and student resources); it does not list qualification rules. Requirements for the Pakistan National System are shown in Waterloo's admission requirements tool.

Official page for students from Pakistan

Scholarships

Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.