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About University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is a public research university that opened in 1957 with 74 engineering students and co-operative education at its core. Located at 200 University Avenue West in Waterloo, Ontario, it has grown into one of Canada's most innovative universities with more than 41,000 students and a global alumni network exceeding 263,000 graduates.
Waterloo offers undergraduate and graduate programs across six faculties, with particular strength in engineering, mathematics, computer science, health, environment, arts and business. Its co-op program connects students with thousands of employers, making experiential learning a defining feature of a Waterloo education.
Prospective undergraduates can reach the recruitment team at askus@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567. Applicants with active applications may contact myapplication@uwaterloo.ca. Graduate application support is available at gradapply@uwaterloo.ca.
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- Address
- 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1
- Established
- 1957
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, mathematics, science, health, environment, arts and business, with Canada's largest co-operative education program.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Member of Universities Canada; degree-granting authority in Ontario
- askus@uwaterloo.ca
- Phone
- 519-888-4567
- Admissions email
- askus@uwaterloo.ca
- Admissions phone
- 519-888-4567
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