University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo is a public research university in Waterloo, Ontario, known internationally for co-operative education, strong employer connections, and research strength in engineering, mathematics, computer science, quantum science, and AI. It opened in 1957 with engineering and co-op as core foundations and now serves more than 41,000 students annually.

Public university / public research university

• Established / opened:1957.

• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Science
• Health
• Environment
• Arts

• QS World University Rankings 2026: #=119 globally.
• QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025:
• Computer Science: 33rd in the world
• Electrical Engineering: 30th in the world
• Mathematics: 47th in the world
• Research Infosource 2025: Waterloo states it is Canada’s #1 comprehensive research university for the past 18 years.
• QS Sustainability Rankings 2025: 20th in the world for environmental research

• 1,000-acre main campus, 3 satellite campuses, and 100+ buildings.
  More than 41,000 full- and part-time students.
• It is #1 in Canada for experiential learning and employer-student connections.
• One of Waterloo’s defining strengths is its large-scale co-op ecosystem with strong employer participation.