# International student admission

**Source**: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/international-students

With more than 25,000 students from 120 countries at Waterloo, you'll join a community of students, professors, and researchers from across Canada and around the globe.

- [Admission requirements](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/admission-requirements-landing-page)
- [Tuition fees](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/tuition)

- [Programs](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs)
- [Scholarships](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/international-scholarships)

- [How to apply](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply)
- [English language requirements](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/english-language-requirements)

## From India, Pakistan, China, or the US?

Discover resources specifically for you!

- [Indian students](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/international-students/welcome-students-india)
- [Pakistan](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/international-students/welcome-students-pakistan)
- [China](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/international-students/welcome-students-china)
- [United States](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/international-students/welcome-students-united-states)

## New! $10,000 scholarships

International fee-paying students admitted to full-time, first-year degree studies starting in September 2026 will receive a $10,000 scholarship for their first-year studies.

No application is required. Students who are eligible will be automatically granted the scholarship. See [full details about these new scholarships](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/international-scholarships).

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### Where is Waterloo?

The University of Waterloo is conveniently located in the northwest corner of the city of Waterloo, less than 120 km west of Toronto.

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### Distances to nearby cities

- 118 km (73 miles) to Toronto
- 150 km (110 miles) to Niagara Falls
- 290 km (180 miles) to Detroit
- 640 km (400 miles) to Montreal

### Flights from Toronto to

- Boston or New York City: 90 minutes
- Vancouver or San Francisco: 5 hours
- London: 7 hours
- Dubai: 13 hours
- Delhi: 16 hours
- Singapore: 21 hours

## Waterloo: a city for students

With 50,000 students, two universities and a college, and one of the youngest populations in Canada, the area has tons of restaurants, shops, and services geared toward students.

If you love the energy of a big urban centre – transportation, culture, and nightlife – with the charm and familiarity of a small town, the [city of Waterloo](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/student-life/life-city-waterloo) is the place for you!\

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[View "Explore the City of Waterloo" on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EWgpwJi1NM&t=2s)

### Frequently asked questions

### What programs does Waterloo offer?

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[View "What programs does Waterloo offer?" on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsMpvzo5WlY)

Waterloo offers 100+ [programs](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs) across our six faculties. There's something to fit everyone's interests.

Not sure what to study? Check out our tips on [how to choose a university program](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/how-choose-university-program).

### Where will I call home?

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[View "Where will I call home on campus?" on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jKEmE7nCDQ)

Waterloo offers various on-campus [residence](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/residence) options that comes with perks such as social opportunities, study spaces, and more!

### Get answers to frequently asked questions by international students

- [Admissions](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/faqs-admissions)
- [Financing](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/common-financing-questions)
- [Applying for a student permit](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/welcome/study-permits)

If you have questions that aren't answered, please feel free to [contact our international recruitment team](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/contact-us/recruitment-team).

### View our information session for international students

Sign up to view our 25-minute information session specifically for international students. Learn about programs, co-operative education, the application process, and what makes Waterloo special!

We'll send you a link for the information session (hosted on YouTube).

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70% of Waterloo’s international students gain Permanent Resident status in Canada – double the average for universities across the country.

Waterloo has one of the highest study permit approval rates in Canada, approximately 81%

Waterloo's international students earn more after graduation than Canadian-born graduates from Waterloo and across Canada.

### Contact a recruiter

Have questions about programs or applying to Waterloo?  [Contact our international recruitment team](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/contact-us/recruitment-team).

### Join our mailing list

[Have tips and articles emailed to you](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe) once a month, including information specifically for international students.

### Connect with a student

Have questions about what it's like to study at Waterloo?  [Ask a current student](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask).

[**Services to help you succeed**

From immigration consultants and academic advisors to residence life assistants and fellow international students, there are hundreds of people ready to help you get the most out of your Waterloo experience.](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/international-students/support-services)

## Looking for safety, excellence, and career opportunities

When Dr. Narinder Paul Singh visited Canada to research universities for his two sons, he started in British Columbia and worked his way east. He was looking for three things: a safe campus, academic excellence, and strong career prospects.

[Discover one family's path from India to Waterloo →](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/international-students/singh)

## Your community is calling

It's great to meet new friends, but sometimes it's nice to connect with students from home. Among our 250+ clubs are the African Student Association, Indian Cultural Association, Muslim Students' Association, and more.

[Discover clubs at Waterloo →](https://clubs.wusa.ca/club_listings/cultural)

## From the Missing Manual

Visit our [Missing Manual](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual) articles for valuable tips and advice from Waterloo students and staff.

### [Attending university in Canada](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/attending-university-canada-guide-international-students)

Are you wondering what uni in Canada is like for international students? We’ve got all the information you might need.

### [Bridge to Academic Success in English](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/have-you-heard-bridge-academic-success-english-base-program)

Are you concerned you might not meet our English language requirements? The Bridge to Academic Success in English program might be for you.

### [Your guide to international student resources](https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/student-life/your-essential-guide-international-student-resources)

Travelling to a new country might seem intimidating at first, but don’t worry — we’re here to support you in all the steps you’ll take.