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Last updated on 22 Nov '24, by Akansha katariya (Study Abroad Expert)

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International students from diverse countries can take the master's course at the University of Waterloo in the Spring, Fall, and Winter semesters. The University of Waterloo MS application deadline is given below:

Spring: Oct 1, 2025
Fall: Dec 1, 2024
Winter: Jun 1, 2025

The application deadline for MMath in DS is Dec 15, 2024(Fall), and Jan 15, 2025 (Fall) for MDSAI.

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University of Waterloo Highlights 2025
University of Waterloo MS Popular courses
University of Waterloo MS Application Process 2025
University of Waterloo MS Admission Dates
University of Waterloo MS Rankings
University of Waterloo MS Students reviews
University of Waterloo MS FAQs

University of Waterloo Highlights 2025

The University of Waterloo offers 12 to 24-month master's programs in diverse specializations. Some popular specializations include Mathematics-Computer Science, Climate Change, Computational Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Kinesiology, Data Science, Pure Mathematics, Biostatistics, Earth Sciences, Planning, Biology, Vision Science, and more. The tuition cost of these programs ranges between INR 14L and INR 43L. Most of the master's programs at the university incorporate practical experience via research projects, fieldwork, practicums, and internships.

University of Waterloo MS Tuition Fees

The University of Waterloo tuition cost for the master's program lies between INR 14L and INR 43L for Indians. The tuition cost varies according to the duration of the course and specializations. Students can check the table below for the tuition cost of the popular programs at the university:

University of Waterloo MS Programs	Tuition Fees
Mathematics-Computer Science	INR 14.33L
Climate Change	INR 17.6L
Computational Mathematics	INR 13.51L
Actuarial Science	INR 13.51L
Kinesiology	INR 13.51L
Data Science	INR 14.33L
Pure Mathematics	INR 13.51L
Biostatistics	INR 13.51L
Earth Sciences	INR 13.51L

University of Waterloo MS Entry Requirements

International students must fulfill the basic eligibility and submit the required documents to get into the master's programs at the University of Waterloo. The University of Waterloo master documents requirements for international students are given below:

Official transcripts of bachelor’s degree (with min 75% overall standing)
English language requirements
Two letters of reference
Resume
Supplementary information form (SIF)

University of Waterloo MS Selection Criteria

International applicants must meet specific requirements set forth by the University of Waterloo to be admitted to the master's program. The basic selection criteria for the University of Waterloo master’s admission are given below:

Applicants must have at least 75% overall standing in a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Students must submit valid English language proficiency score

University of Waterloo MS Acceptance Rate

As per the unofficial source, the University of Waterloo acceptance rate is 53%. The moderate acceptance percentage shows that the university is moderately stringent during admission and follows a holistic approach during admission. The university prioritizes students with good academic performance with at least 75% in the four-year bachelor’s degree. Also, students must have a good grasp of English. Graduate students must work on some additional activities and gain work experience to become eligible for master’s admission at the University of Waterloo. Other factors such as a letter of reference, and resume also play a crucial role during admission.

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Master of Mathematics- Computer Science

4.62 years

A+ Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

No. of Scholarship

211

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.95 L

Data Science - MMath

2 years

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.95 L

Pharmacy - MSc

2 years

B Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.95 L

MSc in Vision Science

2 years

B Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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Intake Session

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1st year Tution Fees

₹13.95 L

Actuarial Science - MMath

2 years

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

Actuarial Science - MActSc

2 years

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹28.74 L

Pure Mathematics - MMath

18 months

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

Combinatorics and Optimization - MMath

1 year

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

Physics - MSc

18 months

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

Statistics - MMath

3.618 months

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

Earth Sciences - MSc

18 months

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

Planning - MA

2 years

B Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹15.43 L

Applied Mathematics - MMath

2 years

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.95 L

Biology - MSc

24 months

B+ Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

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No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.95 L

Chemistry - MSc

2 years

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

Jan' 25
May' 25

1st year Tution Fees

₹15.43 L

Computational Mathematics - MMath

3.81 year

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

Climate Change - MCC

12 months

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹17.14 L

Sustainability Management - MES

2 years

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

Biostatistics - MMath

2 years

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

MA Rhetoric and Communication Design

1 year

A Shiksha Grade

#39 QS

Exams Accepted

IELTS

No. of Scholarship

Intake Session

– / –

1st year Tution Fees

₹13.15 L

University of Waterloo MS Application Process 2025

Step 1: The Application Process can be made through the University of Waterloo portal. (https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/)

Step 2: Check the requirements thoroughly and see if students are fulfilling the eligibility

Step 3: Students must meet the entry requirements and submit documents such as transcripts, English language requirements, Resume/ CV, references, and more.

Step 4: Pay the application fee of CAD 125 (INR 7.6K)

Step 5: students can submit their application and wait for a response.

Step 6: After applying, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through the University of Waterloo portal.

University of Waterloo MS Admission Dates

The University of Waterloo offers multiple application deadlines for the MS program, catering to different admission terms. Students willing to join the master's programs at the University of Waterloo can refer to the below table for the application deadlines:

Program	Fall	Spring	Winter
MS	Dec 1, 2024	Oct 1, 2025	Jun 1, 2025

University of Waterloo MS Cost of Living

Students who are willing to join the master's program at the University of Waterloo must make a budget of around INR 30L excluding tuition costs to live peacefully. The expenses to live in Canada include food, housing, entertainment, clothing, laundry, books and supplies, and other personal expenses. Students can check the table below for the estimated one-year cost of living for graduates:

Expense	Estimated cost (one year)
Off-campus housing (shared), including utilities*	USD 11,400-USD 22,800 (INR 9.6L-INR 19L)
Food (groceries)	USD 4,620 (INR 3.9L)
Telephone	USD 1,272 (INR 1L)
Entertainment / Recreation (doing fun stuff!)	USD 1,800 (INR 1.5 L)
Personal care (think haircuts)	USD 960 (INR 84K)
Clothing	USD 1,584 (INR 1.3L)
Laundry (typically not part of housing costs)	USD 516 (INR 43K)
Transportation (additional costs over and above free UPass)	USD 336 (INR 28K)
Books and supplies	USD 2,964 (INR 2.5L)
Total	USD 25,452 – USD 36,852 (INR 21L-INR 31L)

(USD 1=INR 84.49)

University of Waterloo MS Rankings

The University of Waterloo is one of the renowned universities in Canada and has been ranked among the most popular universities. As per the Times Higher Education, the University of Waterloo has ranked #158 and 7^th among Canadian institutions. Students can check the table below for the University of Waterloo rankings:

Ranking Body	Rankings
Times Higher Education (2024)	158
QS World University Rankings (2025)	115
US News Best Global Universities	192

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50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.2

Part time work4.2

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.3

Value for money4

Public transportation4.2

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration3.7

Anonymous

Computational Mathematics - MMath - Batch of 2026

4.2

University of Waterloo is great for STEM and the industry.

Tips: University of Waterloo with its coop programme is a very STEM and industry-oriented university. Many students through their coops will get work experience and skills that they then use to get full-time jobs and a lot do internships also offer students full-time offers if they do well. Overall the courses offered are useful and helpful, but the best part about the university is the coop programme.

Likes (Public transportation): So with your student card, you can use all the public transport in Waterloo for free. There is a bus system that connects very well all across the city to the university and is especially useful in the winter when it's hard to walk outside. There are also tunnels and indoor bridges that connect different campus buildings so it's easier to travel in the winter and there is also a tram that runs between big hubs.

Dislikes (Student Life): I put a 3 on student life because the University of Waterloo is very study-oriented. There is often a lot of work pressure and multiple things at once for students, so we don't get the chance to enjoy other aspects of university life, like events and going out.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024Read more

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Master of Mathematics- Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.7

This is for passionate learners to research and work on building new and awesome things.

Tips: In terms of pursuing a Masters, University of Waterloo has a very good research focused programme where you can dedicate your time to research. This was one of the biggest factors in my choosing to go to UWaterloo over other US colleges I had fully funded offers from. Talking of which you should have a look at the scholarships you can avail for Masters, at Waterloo, at least for CS programs, you can find a scholarship that can cover your tuition and expenses and leave you with a bit extra to save as well. I would say in terms of graduation school your experience would vary based on your supervisors and you should get in touch with past students of the professor you want to work with so you get a better idea of the expectations and opportunities. Just 2 semesters in I have been exposed to so many different things which have only helped me reaffirm my decision to pursue Master at UWaterloo. There are no wrong choices in terms of the school, it's honestly the people that matter and what you make of the opportunities provided to you!

Likes (Indian Food): There are Indian stores all around Ontario, you wouldn't have difficulty finding desi ingredients for cooking or lack of Indian food for takeout though it might be pricier than you expect. To be honest there is every kind of cuisine around the campus due to the large number of international students.

Dislikes (Part time work): I am writing this at a point the job market isn't great and I see some of my friends struggling to land a good job that makes most of their skills. I haven't had issues finding part-time work in the realm of AI and also there are a lot of opportunities your supervisors can expose you to.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

Computational Mathematics - MMath - Batch of 2024

3.4

The university provides a strong community spirit.

Tips: If you are creative and keen on embarking on research, this is a good place to consider. I do feel that it is extremely expensive and although placements were usually pretty good, it's no longer the same because of how strict the policies have become and how difficult it is to immigrate anywhere.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Getting any kind of long-term employment opportunity especially as an Indian is going to be a very tricky and unlikely task. They have become extremely particular and your chances of moving here to immigrate are slim to none. It is better to plan an alternative instead.

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024Read more

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Master of Mathematics- Computer Science - Batch of 2024

Multiple work opportunities are present at University of Waterloo

Tips: Try to do as many co-ops as you can. The university offers great work opportunities. Each department offers specific scholarships, so do apply within the deadline. My course is extremely competitive, but highly rewarding in the later stages. UofWaterloo teaches you to manage various aspects of life together.

Likes (Indian Food): Waterloo is a student-led community, majority population belongs to either undergrads or graduate students. Hence, the university organizations like WUSA, GSA, IPC organize events throughout the semester. UofWaterloo also has country-specific organizations like uwindia - they organize Indian theme parties, and festivals.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced. Each professor has a different methodology of teaching. Usually 800-level courses, professors are moderators and evaluators of student presentations, while 100-600-level courses, they are instructors.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2024Read more

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Master of Mathematics- Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.1

Great learning environment

Tips: Moving to a different country is a process, appreciate and give process some time, you will do well. There are a lot of scholarships, bursaries and part-time jobs available on campus, which will help with monthly expenses and sometimes even managing fees.

Likes (Student Life): Graduate House organizes events regularly that will help you indulge socially. There are also several extracurricular clubs that one can join. Graduate House also organizes a cool Diwali night each year, so people don't get homesick. Moreover, there are lots of intra-college sporting competitions.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Eating outside is expensive in Waterloo, so usually all students prefer cooking at home, this would sum up to be around 300 CAD amount of groceries. There are also tiffin services that are about 200 CAD available for students who don't prefer cooking.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

Statistics - MMath - Batch of 2024

3.6

University of Waterloo taught me hard work and resilience.

Tips: It is a warm and welcoming campus at least in my case. I chose this university because of its reputation but now I feel that it is a better idea to study outside Canada itself. Quality of learning is great and you will be expected to work very hard from the first week itself. The faculty will help you in every step towards your journey.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Canada has become increasingly strict when it comes to immigration and allowing foreigners especially Indians to settled in which is why there are very little chances to get a well paid job here at least right now. I am pretty grateful to be here as well.

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2024Read more

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FAQs

Q: How can I apply to the University of Waterloo Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

In order to apply to the University of Waterloo Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program, follow the steps given below:

Apply at least two to four weeks ahead of your programme deadline so that there is enough time to upload the supporting documents, and the referees have time to submit their reference forms
Then, create an application account
Next, select the programme and enter all the required application information
Lastly, pay the application fee

Q: How can I get into the University of Waterloo for Master of Management Sciences?

The University of Waterloo admission requirements for Master of Management Sciences are given below:

A bachelor's degree or equivalent with 75% overall
The applicants are required to have a background in Quantitative Sciences
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Any supplementary material
Academic references
Two references
Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS with overall 7.0 / TOEFL with 90

Q: How to get into the University of Waterloo for Master of Mathematics-Computer Science?

. Given below are the University of Waterloo requirements for Master of Mathematics – Computer Science.

An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent degree) with 78%
Resume
Academic Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
English Language Proficiency score
Supplementary Information Form

Q: How much is the University of Waterloo application fee for Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

The University of Waterloo application fee for Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is 125 CAD. This is a non-refundable application fee and can be paid via the following payment modes:

Visa
Mastercard
Visa Debit
American Express
Debit Mastercard
Union Pay

Q: Is the University of Waterloo good for Computer Science Masters?

Yes, pursuing a Master of Mathematics – Computer Science from the University of Waterloo is worth an investment. This is because after pursuing this course students will advance into senior industry roles quickly. Furthermore, students can command a larger salary. After pursuing this course, the graduates can go for industry work with advanced knowledge in Computer Science.

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

Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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.

Anushree Sinha

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Does the University of Waterloo offer scholarships to MBA aspirants?

Answered a month 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.

Conversion Rate: 1 CAD = INR 62.07

Anushree Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered a month 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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