University of Waterloo
Ranking, international fees, entry rules for Bangladeshi qualifications, intakes, scholarships and living costs, checked against Waterloo’s own pages.
Check my chances at WaterlooLast updated 4 October 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
University of Waterloo: highlights
The University of Waterloo, ranked joint 113th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, is best known for computer science, engineering and mathematics, and for its co-op system of paid work terms. Those are also its most expensive programmes for international students.
- After HSC: Waterloo accepts the Higher Secondary Certificate. For Computer Science you need senior-level Mathematics including algebra and calculus, senior-level English and one other senior course, with competitive grades.
- For a master’s Graduate programmes set their own standards. See Waterloo’s graduate admission and English language requirements page for your programme.:
- Tuition: CAD 54,000 to 75,000 for the first year including incidental fees (2026)
- Scholarship: International entrance scholarships; some need a maths contest result.
- Intakes: One main intake: September.
Key facts
Waterloo is about an hour west of Toronto. If your four most recent years of full-time education were not in an English school system, you need an English test score.
Waterloo rankings
| Ranking | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | =113 in the world |
Courses and international fees
Waterloo publishes first-year estimates for two terms, or eight months, including incidental fees. These are the 2026 figures for international students.
| Programme | Tuition and incidental fees | With books and supplies |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | CAD 73,000 | CAD 74,500 |
| Software Engineering | CAD 75,000 | CAD 76,500 |
| Mathematics | CAD 62,000 | CAD 63,500 |
| Arts | CAD 58,000 | CAD 59,500 |
| Accounting and Financial Management | CAD 58,000 | CAD 59,500 |
| Science | CAD 54,000 | CAD 55,500 |
Housing, food and personal costs are extra. Co-op earnings in later years can offset part of the cost, but you cannot count them for the study permit.
Admission requirements for Bangladeshi students
| Your qualification or level | What Waterloo asks for |
|---|---|
| HSC | Waterloo accepts the Higher Secondary Certificate. For Computer Science you need senior-level Mathematics including algebra and calculus, senior-level English and one other senior course, with competitive grades. |
| Admission Information Form | Required for Computer Science. It covers your activities, awards and reasons for applying |
| Mathematics contests | The Euclid or Canadian Senior Mathematics contest is not required for admission but is needed for some scholarships |
| Older courses | Courses finished more than 3 years ago may need to be updated |
| Master’s Graduate programmes set their own standards. See Waterloo’s graduate admission and English language requirements page for your programme. |
English language scores
An English test is required unless your last four years of full-time education were in English. Minimum scores are on Waterloo’s English language requirements page.
Waterloo: yearly intakes
First-year students start in September.
| Intake | Classes start | Apply by | Open for |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | September 2027 | Apply by January 2027 to be safe; Waterloo sets earlier dates for its most competitive programmes | All bachelor’s programmes |
Complete the Admission Information Form as soon as you apply. For Computer Science it is part of the decision.
How to apply
- Apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre
International applicants use the OUAC application for Waterloo.
- Complete the Admission Information Form
Required for Computer Science and used for scholarship decisions.
- Send transcripts and your English result
Email [email protected] if you are unsure which HSC courses meet the requirements.
- Apply for the study permit
Show first-year tuition plus CAD 23,448 for living costs, with 4 to 6 months of bank records. Undergraduate applicants also need a provincial attestation letter.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
International entrance scholarships
University of Waterloo
- Based on
- Admission average and the Admission Information Form
- Level
- Bachelor’s entrants
- Apply
- Considered automatically in most cases
- Maths awards
- Need the Euclid or CSMC contest
Waterloo considers admitted international students for entrance scholarships. Some Faculty of Mathematics awards need a contest result.
View on official site ↗Canada has few national scholarships for bachelor’s and coursework master’s students, so university awards matter most.
Living costs in Waterloo
Waterloo is a mid-sized university city, cheaper than Toronto. IRCC’s figure of CAD 23,448 a year is the minimum you must show for the study permit.
For the study permit, IRCC asks for CAD 23,448 in living funds for one person, on top of first-year tuition. Canada refused about 64% of study permit applications overall in 2025, so prepare 4 to 6 months of clean bank records.
What one year costs in total
A first year in Computer Science comes to about CAD 97,900: CAD 74,500 in tuition, fees and books plus CAD 23,448 for living costs.
Work and careers after Waterloo
Reputation
- =113 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
- Canada’s best-known co-op programme, alternating study terms with paid work terms.
Work while you study
- Up to 24 hours a week off campus during term.
- Full time during scheduled breaks.
Stay after graduating
- The Post-Graduation Work Permit matches your programme length, up to 3 years.
- Apply within 180 days of finishing.
Waterloo: FAQs
Can I get into Waterloo with HSC?
Waterloo accepts the Higher Secondary Certificate. For Computer Science you need senior-level Mathematics including algebra and calculus, senior-level English and one other senior course, with competitive grades.
How much does Waterloo cost for international students?
Waterloo’s 2026 first-year estimates for international students, including incidental fees, are CAD 73,000 for Computer Science, CAD 75,000 for Software Engineering, CAD 62,000 for Mathematics, CAD 58,000 for Arts and CAD 54,000 for Science.
What do I need for a master’s at Waterloo?
Graduate programmes set their own standards. See Waterloo’s graduate admission and English language requirements page for your programme.
When are the intakes at Waterloo?
September. Apply by January to be safe, and earlier for Computer Science and Engineering.
Are there scholarships for Bangladeshi students at Waterloo?
Waterloo considers admitted international students for entrance scholarships. Some mathematics awards need a Euclid or Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest result.
What is co-op?
Co-op students alternate study terms with paid work terms at employers. It lengthens the degree but gives up to two years of work experience.
Plan the rest
Official sources
- Waterloo: Computer Science requirements for Bangladesh ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Waterloo: tuition ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Waterloo: graduate admission requirements ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- QS World University Rankings 2027 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 4 October 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.