Established in 1957, the University of Waterloo is renowned for its extensive cooperative education programs, strong entrepreneurial culture, and global leadership in computer science, engineering, and mathematics.
Address: 200 University Avenue West, N2L 3G1 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics (Co-op)
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Nanotechnologies, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Graduate Diploma, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
World’s largest post-secondary co-operative education program, with partnerships with thousands of employers globally. Hub for tech startups and innovation (Velocity incubator, Communitech). Member of U15.
Research:
A leading innovation university with research strengths in quantum computing (Institute for Quantum Computing), artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, water sustainability, advanced manufacturing, and health technologies.
Famous Alumnis:
Mike Lazaridis, Chris Hadfield, Chamath Palihapitiya, Rupi Kaur, David Cheriton, Kevin O’Leary (MBA)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7100
Current students***:
42500
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
255000
Pros
World-renowned co-op programs providing extensive work experience, strong entrepreneurial ecosystem and startup culture, global leader in computer science, engineering, and quantum computing.
Cons
Highly competitive programs, particularly in tech fields, intense academic environment, suburban campus setting.
Best For
Students focused on careers in technology, engineering, and mathematics, valuing extensive co-op opportunities, an entrepreneurial environment, and cutting-edge research.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Engineering, Innovation, Mathematics
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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