OVERVIEW
Established in 1957, the University of Waterloo is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Waterloo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario.
Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Ontario, University of Waterloo (UW) is a large (enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
University of Waterloo (UW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students, including a library, sports facilities and activities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Name | University of Waterloo |
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| Acronym | UW |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Motto | Concordia cum veritate In harmony with truth |
| Colours | Gold, black and white |
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LOCATION
| Address | 200 University Avenue West Waterloo N2L 3G1 Ontario Canada |
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| Population range | 50,000-249,999 |
| Â Phone | +1 (519) 888 4567 |
| Â Fax | +1 (519) 884 8009 |
COURSE LEVELS AND AREAS OF STUDIES
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Important: please contact or visit the University of Toronto‘s official website for detailed information on areas of studies and course levels currently offered; the above information matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
YEARLY TUITION RANGE
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| Local students | $Â 8,800 | |
| International students | $ 22,800 |
ADMISSIONS
| Gender Admission | .png){kind=small} Men and Women (coed) |
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| International Students |  Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Admission Selection | Not reported |
| Admission Rate | Not reported |
| Admission Office | Â + 519-888-4567 |
SIZE AND PROFILE
| Student Enrollment |  25,000-29,999 |
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| Academic Staff |  1,000-1,499 |
| Control Type |  Public |
| Entity Type |  Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar |  Semesters |
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| Campus Setting |  Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
| Library |  Yes  |
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| Housing | Not reported |
| Sports Facilities |  Yes |
| Financial Aids | Not reported |
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| Study Abroad |  Yes |
| Distance Learning | Â Yes |
ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Ontario
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- American Psychological Association (APA)
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Group of Thirteen (G13)
- Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
- Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)
- Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
- Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
- Canadian University Press (CUP)
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook
University of Waterloo’s official Facebook page for social networking
Twitter
University of Waterloo’s official Twitter web page for micro-blogging and news updates
LinkedIn
University of Waterloo’s LinkedIn profile for business and academic networking
YouTube or Vimeo
University of Waterloo’s official YouTube or Vimeo channel for videos