University of Waterloo
Canada
7 programmes at University of Waterloo with their fees, entry rules and deadlines, each read from the official page. Last reviewed 2026-11-07.
Quick Summary: University of Waterloo
- ◆University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Cambridge (Canada)
- ◆7 programmes in EdSteps’ checked data: Bachelor’s, Master’s
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5–7.5 across these programmes
- ◆Every programme below was read from its official page; the check date is shown with each one.
Overview of University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo is in Waterloo, Cambridge, Canada. EdSteps holds 7 of its programmes in the data behind the Direction Report — fees, English and entry requirements and deadlines, each from the programme’s official page. This page lists them; it makes no ranking or admission claims.
Best Courses at University of Waterloo
The 7 programmes we have checked, by level. Open each one for its fee, entry rules and deadline.
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · Waterloo
- ◆Tuition: CA$73,000 a year (Sept 2026 start) ≈ ₹ 49.0 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90
- ◆Entry: Class 12 Mathematics and one other course at 90%+; overall 85% in Class 12
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-02-01 (Application deadline)
Official page (checked 2026-10-13): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/admission-requirements/computer-science/high-school/international-system/indian-system
- ◆Level: Master’s · 16 months · Waterloo
- ◆Tuition: CA$56,448 total (Fall 2026 rate) ≈ ₹ 37.9 lakh in total
- ◆English: IELTS 7.5
- ◆Entry: Honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field with a minimum overall average of 78%, plus senior-level experience in computer science or statistics.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-15 (September admission (co-op option admits in Fall only); annual date, year inferred)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students/programs/by-faculty/math/data-science-and-artificial-intelligence-co-op-master-data
- ◆Level: Master’s · 24 months · Cambridge
- ◆Tuition: CA$14,508 a semester (Fall 2026) ≈ ₹ 19.5 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 7.5
- ◆Entry: 4-year honours pre-professional undergraduate architecture degree or a professional Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minimum overall average of 75% (B).
- ◆Tests: Portfolio required
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-15 (September admission; all documents uploaded by February 1; annual date, year inferred)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students/programs/by-faculty/engineering/architecture-master-architecture-march
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · 48 months · Waterloo
- ◆Tuition: CA$54,000 a year (2026/27) ≈ ₹ 36.3 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: Standard XII (CBSE AISSC or CISCE ISC) with First or Second Division; Standard XII English at least 75%, Mathematics or Applied Mathematics at least 70%, and overall 80% in Standard XII.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-02-01 (Application deadline for programs other than Engineering (documents by Feb 15, 2027); same for international students)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/public-health
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · Waterloo
- ◆Tuition: CA$54,000 a year (2026/27) ≈ ₹ 36.3 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: Standard XII Mathematics (Applied Mathematics not accepted) and English at least 70% each, two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, one other Standard XII course, overall 80% including required courses (Life Sciences requirements).
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-02-01 (Application deadline for programs other than Engineering (documents by Feb 15, 2027); same for international students)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/biochemistry
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · Waterloo
- ◆Tuition: CA$62,000 a year (2026–27) ≈ ₹ 41.6 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: Indian-system applicants need First or Second Division in the CBSE AISSC or CISCE ISC, Standard XII Mathematics (Applied Mathematics not accepted) and one other Standard XII course at 85% each, Standard XII English, an overall 80% in Standard XII, and the Admission Information Form.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-02-01 (Programs other than Engineering, Fall 2027; documents due February 15, 2027)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/data-science
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · Waterloo
- ◆Tuition: CA$75,000 a year (2026–27) ≈ ₹ 50.4 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: Indian-system applicants need First or Second Division in the CBSE AISSC or CISCE ISC, Standard XII Mathematics (Applied Mathematics not accepted), Physics, Chemistry, English and one other course at 70% each with an overall 85% in the five required courses, plus the Admission Information Form and an online interview.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-15 (Engineering programs (other than Architecture), Fall 2027; documents, AIF and online interview due February 1, 2027)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/mechanical-engineering
Admission Requirements
- ◆Bachelor of Computer Science: Class 12 Mathematics and one other course at 90%+; overall 85% in Class 12
- ◆Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI), Co-operative Program: Honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field with a minimum overall average of 78%, plus senior-level experience in computer science or statistics.
- ◆Master of Architecture (MArch): 4-year honours pre-professional undergraduate architecture degree or a professional Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minimum overall average of 75% (B).
- ◆Bachelor of Public Health (Honours): Standard XII (CBSE AISSC or CISCE ISC) with First or Second Division; Standard XII English at least 75%, Mathematics or Applied Mathematics at least 70%, and overall 80% in Standard XII.
- ◆Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry: Standard XII Mathematics (Applied Mathematics not accepted) and English at least 70% each, two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, one other Standard XII course, overall 80% including required courses (Life Sciences requirements).
- ◆Bachelor of Mathematics in Data Science: Indian-system applicants need First or Second Division in the CBSE AISSC or CISCE ISC, Standard XII Mathematics (Applied Mathematics not accepted) and one other Standard XII course at 85% each, Standard XII English, an overall 80% in Standard XII, and the Admission Information Form.
- ◆Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering: Indian-system applicants need First or Second Division in the CBSE AISSC or CISCE ISC, Standard XII Mathematics (Applied Mathematics not accepted), Physics, Chemistry, English and one other course at 70% each with an overall 85% in the five required courses, plus the Admission Information Form and an online interview.
Application Deadlines
- ◆Bachelor of Computer Science: 2027-02-01 (Application deadline)
- ◆Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI), Co-operative Program: 2027-01-15 (September admission (co-op option admits in Fall only); annual date, year inferred)
- ◆Master of Architecture (MArch): 2027-01-15 (September admission; all documents uploaded by February 1; annual date, year inferred)
- ◆Bachelor of Public Health (Honours): 2027-02-01 (Application deadline for programs other than Engineering (documents by Feb 15, 2027); same for international students)
- ◆Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry: 2027-02-01 (Application deadline for programs other than Engineering (documents by Feb 15, 2027); same for international students)
- ◆Bachelor of Mathematics in Data Science: 2027-02-01 (Programs other than Engineering, Fall 2027; documents due February 15, 2027)
- ◆Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering: 2027-01-15 (Engineering programs (other than Architecture), Fall 2027; documents, AIF and online interview due February 1, 2027)
English Language Requirements
- ◆Bachelor of Computer Science: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90
- ◆Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI), Co-operative Program: IELTS 7.5
- ◆Master of Architecture (MArch): IELTS 7.5
- ◆Bachelor of Public Health (Honours): IELTS 6.5
- ◆Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Bachelor of Mathematics in Data Science: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering: IELTS 6.5
Fees & Cost of Attendance
- ◆Bachelor of Computer Science: CA$73,000 a year (Sept 2026 start) ≈ ₹ 49.0 lakh a year
- ◆Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI), Co-operative Program: CA$56,448 total (Fall 2026 rate) ≈ ₹ 37.9 lakh in total
- ◆Master of Architecture (MArch): CA$14,508 a semester (Fall 2026) ≈ ₹ 19.5 lakh a year
- ◆Bachelor of Public Health (Honours): CA$54,000 a year (2026/27) ≈ ₹ 36.3 lakh a year
- ◆Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry: CA$54,000 a year (2026/27) ≈ ₹ 36.3 lakh a year
- ◆Bachelor of Mathematics in Data Science: CA$62,000 a year (2026–27) ≈ ₹ 41.6 lakh a year
- ◆Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering: CA$75,000 a year (2026–27) ≈ ₹ 50.4 lakh a year
Living costs in Canada: Around C$23,448 a year (≈₹15.7 lakh) — the IRCC proof-of-funds level for one student (applications from 1 Sep 2026)
Source: IRCC — Canada.ca, checked 2026-10 — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition for the programmes we hold ranges by course — each fee is listed above with its official page. Living costs in Canada: Around C$23,448 a year (≈₹15.7 lakh) — the IRCC proof-of-funds level for one student (applications from 1 Sep 2026)
IELTS 6.5–7.5 across the programmes in our data; each programme sets its own minimum.