# Future graduate students

**Source**: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students
**Parent**: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca

The David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science is one of the world's top-ranked institutions for computer science. With an international reputation in pure and applied research, we attract exceptional students from all over the world to study and [conduct research with our award-winning faculty](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/node/2808).

## Why Computer Science at Waterloo?

There are many reasons to study computer science at Waterloo:

- Learn from internationally acclaimed researchers
- Access to research-intensive lab spaces
- Publish your work in top journals and to present at premier conferences

### The Waterloo Advantage

Unique to the University of Waterloo, however, is the the [Waterloo Advantage](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/future-graduate-students/waterloo-advantage): the ability to own your own work. At Waterloo, 100% of your ideas are yours to keep. Here you can refine your entrepreneurial aspirations and discover the tools available to ensure your success. [Explore the University of Waterloo's IP policies](https://uwaterloo.ca/research/about-research/waterloo-commercialization-office-watco/intellectual-property).

### Gain Work Experience

At Waterloo, MMath co-op students alternate study terms with work terms and graduate with up to two terms of relevant, paid work experience. This hands-on journey helps you navigate the job market and apply your research to real-world challenges.

#21
in the world according to 2024 QS World University Rankings

2x
only Canadian university to win the ACM International Collegiate Programming Competition twice

#1
in Canada for computer science, four years in a row (Maclean's University Rankings 2024)

## Explore Graduate Studies in Computer Science

[COMPUTER SCIENCE

Graduate Programs](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students/programs)

[COMPUTER SCIENCE

Research Areas](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/research/research-areas)

[COMPUTER SCIENCE

Funding & Tuition](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students/tuition-and-fees)

[COMPUTER SCIENCE

Application Process](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students/applying-admissions)

## Ready to Apply?

[Apply to UW](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students/admissions/how-to-apply)