Tips: Be ready for studying hard and having no social life. The faculty is good but the workload is high. Work hard and it shouldn't be a problem. Internships are fine but competition is tough so be ready to apply externally. The fees are on the higher end for international students.

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Bachelor of Business Administration / Bachelor of Computer Science - Batch of 2027

3.8

The wonderful opportunities resulting from the grind at UWaterloo (CS/Math + Engineering Only)

Tips: Scholarships are rare to come by, even if you get a scholarship, it is unlikely to cover much of the overall expenses. You might get consumed by the competitive environment and therefore inevitably become part of a rat race. Don't do that, you need to know what you care about and focus on those objectives and fulfil your own goals. UWaterloo is a grind, but it is worth it, and the main thing is you feel good about yourself at the end of the day, and finding that fulfilment from within yourself is what truly makes you happy. Note - Living in a different country is a painful process, just be mentally prepared for the cultural shift, for me, no matter what, I will always return to India and I miss home a lot, I just have to deal with it.

Likes (Internships): This is the main reason to come to UWaterloo - The co-op (internship) opportunities. By the time you graduate, you will have completed 4-6 internships which sets you up to work in big teach if you wish. The top programs at the University include - Computer Science (1 in Canada, the biggest feeder to Silicon Valley as students have 2 years of work ex by the time they graduate), Engineering (Any Engineering), Math (Any faculty of math programs), AFM (Accounting and Financial Management).

Dislikes (Safety): There are reports of stabbings every now and then, especially recently when there was an attempted stabbing on campus. Usually a very safe city but it doesn't mean that you should not be cautious. Rated 2 simply because of recent incidents, but nothing bad has happened in the last 4 months.

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What is the cost of living at the University of Waterloo?

Answered 2 months ago

University of Waterloo is relatively affordable in terms of the cost of living, as compared to other universities in Canada. Given below is the breakdown of the expenses of attending the university:

Expenses	Annual Cost of Living	Cost in INR
Housing	CAD 7,500 – CAD 15,000	INR 4.6 L – 9.3 L
Meals	CAD 3,000 – CAD 5,000	INR 1.8 – 3.1 L
Books & Supplies	CAD 2,500	INR 1.5 L
Personal Expenses	CAD 4,500	INR 2.8 L
TOTAL	CAD 17,500 – CAD 27,000	INR 10.8 L – 16.7 L

Conversion Rate: 1 CAD = INR 62.07

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Is it hard to get into the University of Waterloo for MBA?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, it is tough to get into the Waterloo University for MBA as the the overall University of Waterloo acceptance rate stands at 53%. On average, about 53 out of every 100 applicants secure admission at the university, which indicates that the university is moderately selective. In order to boost th

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When can I apply for the University of Waterloo MBA admissions?

Answered 2 months ago

International students can pursue either a full-time/part-time MBA at the University of Waterloo. Listed below are the application deadlines:

Course Type	Deadline	Decision Date
Full-time	Apr 1, 2025	Rolling basis until Jul
Part-time	Mid-late Aug, 2025	Till late Aug

Note: International students are advised to apply by Early-Aug for the part-time MBA program.

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Does the University of Waterloo offer scholarships to MBA aspirants?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the University of Waterloo offers generous scholarships to full-time MBET applicants. Listed below are the details:

Scholarship Name	Disbursement Amount
Ross and Doris Dixon Scholarship	Two scholarships of CAD 6,000 each
Wesley M. Nicol MBET Scholarship	CAD 10,000
WJ Beynon Memorial Scholarship	CAD 10,000
GMAC ® MBET Scholarship	Two scholarships of CAD 5,000 each
Greg Kiessling MBET Scholarship	CAD 5,000
The Norman Esch Entrepreneurship Scholarship	Two scholarships of CAD 10,000 each

Note: All the full-time MBET candidates must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2025 to be considered for entrance academic scholarships.

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How can I get into the University of Waterloo for MBA?

Answered 2 months ago

In order to secure an enrollment, all overseas applicants must fulfill the University of Waterloo MBA admission requirements listed below:

Undergraduate honors degree;
Minimum overall average of 75% (or equivalent) over 4 years in the previous honors degree program;
Copies of transcripts and degree(s);

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