The University of Waterloo is a leading global research-intensive university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1957, it has grown to serve approximately 41,000 full and part-time students across more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs on its 404-hectare main campus.
The institution is renowned for its world-leading co-operative education system, which integrates classroom learning with paid work terms to provide students with professional experience. It is also recognized for its emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Its research and academic activities span key technical domains including robotics, data science, biotechnology, health, and sustainability. The Faculty of Engineering alone enrolled 10,900 students in 2023, underscoring the university's strength in technical disciplines.
