UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO IS LOCATED IN WATERLOO, ABOUT AN HOUR DRIVE

AWAY FROM TORONTO

APPROX. POPULATION:

UNDERGRADUATES: ~30000

GRADUATES: ~6000
AND ~1200 WORLD-CLASS PROFESSORS

6 FACULTIES:
MATHEMATICS ENGINEERING SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

ARTS

WATERLOOS REPUTATION
UW IS SELECTED AS ONE OF THE TOP UNIVERSITIES BY MACLEAN:
1. OVERALL BEST UNIVERSITY 2ND
2. PRODUCING THE MOST LEADERS 2ND

3. BEST PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A CAREER 1ST(FOR UNIVERSITIES)

UW IS ALSO HIGHLY RANKED IN MANY OTHER CATEGORIES NOT MENTIONED ABOVE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE LINK BELOW:

HTTPS://UWATERLOO.CA/FIND-OUT-MORE/WHY-WATERLOO/RANKINGS

MEAL PLAN
UW PROVIDES MEAL PLANS FOR STUDENTS.
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS MOVING INTO (VILLAGE 1 & RON EYDT VILLAGE) NEEDS TO BUY A MININUM 4
MONTHS MEAL PLAN(THERE ARE VARIOUS PRICE OPTIONS.) FOR OTHER RESIDENCES, MEAL PLAN IS NOT
REQUIRED. PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MEAL
PLANS.HTTPS://UWATERLOO.CA/FOOD-SERVICES/MEAL-PLANS/VILLAGE-1-V1-AND-RON-EDYT-VILLAGEREV

MEAL PLAN CAN BE USED IN SCHOOL CAFETERIAS AS WELL AS A FEW RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOPS
IN UNIVERSITY PLAZA.

HOUSING & RESIDENCE

THERE ARE MANY RESIDENCES FOR STUDENTS AT UW: VILLAGE1, MACKENZIE KING VILLAGE, UW PLACE AND SO
ON. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK THE LINK. HTTPS://UWATERLOO.CA/HOUSING/RESIDENCES

SOME STUDENTS MAY PREFER OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING; THE PRICE RANGES DIFFERS A LOT FROM ONE
APARTMENT TO ANOTHER . FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO FIND CHEAP HOUSING, ITS POSSIBLE TO FIND A
SUBLET.

STUDENTS LOOKING FOR A SUBLET CAN FIND POSTINGS ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE UWHOUSING:
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/UWHOUSING/ WE RECOMMEND LOOKING FOR A SUBLET AT LEAST
TWO MONTHS AHEAD OF TIME FOR FALL TERM BECAUSE THE DEMAND IS HIGHEST DURING FALL.

TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOUSING AND RESIDENCE, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (UWKSA).

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
Worlds Biggest Co-op Program

Co-op: Alternating between

study-terms and work-terms(4years 8months total)
6 work-terms(4-months each) = 2 years of professional exp.
Average Co-op income: $25000 - $74000
Co-op vs. Regular (Co-op is mandatory for some majors)
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Professional experience before graduation

Networking / Connections

Learning how to look for a job/interview experience

Huge advantage for getting hired after graduation
Pay off tuition/living cost from Co-op income

WATERLOO ADMISSION
1. Grades (Gr.12 average of 6 courses)
All programs require Minimum 80%
Higher depending on the program. mid-80s to high-80s on average
2. AIF (Additional Information Form)
Personal essay, Volunteer Experience, Extracurricular Activity, Awards
Maximum 12 Additional points can be earned
+ Special programs:
Architecture : + Portfolio + Interview
AFM : AFMAA = Entrance Exam(Essay)
Math faculty strongly recommends writing Euclid Math Contest.
Co-op is mandatory for engineering faculty
Alternate Admission: Admission to second choice faculty if admission to first choice is rejected.
UW is slow on alternate admission announcement: Have patience

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ()
CANADAS BIGGEST ENGINEERING FACULTY
UW ENGINEERS TREATED AS THE BEST IN THE FIELD
ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN MANDATORY CO-OP
PROGRAM AND GAIN EXPERIENCE=> ADVANTAGEOUS FOR JOB HUNT

COOP: RIM, APPLE, SIEMENS, TOYOTA, GENERAL MOTORS, MICROSOFT, GOOGLE, HEWITTPACKARD, TORONTO HYDRO, ETC.

ENGINEERING - INTRODUCTION
13 different programs in total:
mid-80s: Environmental, Geological, Management
High-80s: Civil, Computer, Electrical, Systems Design
Low-90s: Mechanical, Mechatronics
Low-90s: Chemical, Nanotechnology, Software
Design Project:

Self-managed Engineering Project that all 4th year engineering students

must participate in

ENGINEERING (CONTINUED)
Architecture
Cambridge Campus(20 mins from Waterloo)
4years 8 months(co-op) + optional masters
mid-80s + AIF + Portfolio + Interview
VERY competitive
Every year, 70 students are accepted
2010 => 16:1 ratio

FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS
Largest math faculty in the world (only 2 math faculties in the world)
Competes with best universities in the States in math and
programming competitions
Constantly introducing revolutionary programs industry/society
demands
2011 Best Jobs in Forbes magazine: 1-5th places related to Math
Demand for math studens is on the rise:
Job offers from IT, science, engineering, business, finance field

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Math/Business Administration (/)
Cooperating program with Business faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University
Mathematics Business are within very close relationship.
Double Degree ():Mathematics, Business Will obtain two degrees.
Computer Science/Business Administration
Not only Double Degree program is available, Single Degree program is offered as well.

Financial Analysis and Risk Management (/)

Mathematics + Business + Finance
Allowed to choose two Specialization at Third Year.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Professional Risk Manager (PRM)

 CONTINUED
Computer Science ( )
Waterloos Top Pride

Actuarial Science ( )

Operated by various international insurance associations such as SOA/CAS, the

program is mainly focused on achieving the certificate via the Actuarial Exams.
Pure Math, Mathematical Finance, Statistics, etc. More than 20 related degrees are offered to
achieve.

Admission: Mid 80s High 80s Average required.

 (FACULTY OF ARTS)
The Biggest Faculty in University of Waterloo
: , (Ph.D. 95%+)

Arts and Business: Specializations in various humanity degrees
+ Business.
Global Business and Digital Arts (GDBA)

Language: English, French, German, Spanish, etc.

Arts: Music, Drama, Fine arts, etc.
Social Science: History, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, etc.
Accountings/Economics: Accounting, Economics, International Trade Study.

Admission: Low 80s Mid 80s average

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Due to the change of CA, the Certificate of Public Accountant Licence, to CPA, the

following advantages for the students in Accounting faculty may changes.

Accounting and Financial Management (AFM)

The fastest way to become a Certified Public Accountant in Canada

Co-op experience can be acknowledged when achieving the Public Accountant Certificate.
After finishing Ph. D, two out of three of the certified public accountant exam will be exempted

Computing and Financial Management (CFM)

Accounting and Finance + Computer Science

Best path for student who is aiming for CFA or Graduate Study

Math/CA, Biotechnology/CA
Very high Competitive Rate:
AFM/CFM=Mid 80s
Math/CA = Low 90s, Biotech/CA = Mid 90s

FACULTY OF SCIENCE ()
Starting from basic fundamental Science
that encompassing every parts of Science
Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Psychology, Life Sciences
Physics & Astronomy, Mathematical Physics + Many more!

Very unique and effective Faculties

Biotechnology/CA ( + )
Biomedical Science ( )
Science and Aviation (/)
Science and Business

Admission:
Low 80s - High 80s Average
(Biotech/CPA )

SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN SCIENCE

Pharmacy ()
2 years of study at the University->
Submission of document to Pharmacy(NO PCAT)
Canadas ONLY co-op 4 year Pharmacy University
Conditional Admission Program (CAP):
When entering the University, Conditional Acceptance for Pharmacy. (Only 30 members per year will be
accepted)
After maintaining the conditional grades for two years, Acceptance for Pharmacy will be guaranteed.
Optometry ()
Canadas ONLY English Operated Optometry Program.
3 years of study at the University -> 4years of Optometry Study
-> Doctor of Optometry
Optometrists initial salary: approximately $80000

 FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT
Becoming mainstream a study due to many current environmental

crisis
Programs: Environment and Business, Geography,
Planning, International Development, Knowledge Integration, etc.
Admission: Low 80s Mid 80s Average

 Faculty of Applied Health Science

Mainly focuses on studying anatomy, injuries and disease, as well as

prevention.
Programs: Kinesiology, Health Studies and Gerontology, Recreation and Leisure
Studies, etc.
Admission: Low 80s Mid 80s

FOR MORE INFORMATION..

Please visit:
Admission Info ( ):

www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca

Order Official Broacher via mails

All the information about admission and scholarships
Residence Info ( ):
www.housing.uwaterloo.ca
UWKSA Website(Q&As are available):
uwksa.org
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