Study computer science in one of North America's leading technology centres.

Waterloo professors and graduates have created 300 spin-off companies and the surrounding region is home to more than 600 technology companies that have $18 billion in annual revenue. Companies with offices in the region include Research In Motion (makers of the BlackBerry), Google, OpenText, Dalsa, Certicom, Waterloo Maple, and iAnywhere Solutions.

Learn from 70 professors with various research interests to help you explore this vast field. Tailor your studies by choosing courses, options, or electives specific to your interests.

You can also gain 20 months of paid work experience through our co-op program, the largest of its kind in the world, or fast track your degree by choosing the regular system of study.

Waterloo graduates are found in leading technology companies and as professors at top universities and around the world, including Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California at Berkeley.

Type of program

System of study

Major(s)

For more information, please visit the Computer Science website.

Required courses

• Advanced Functions
• Calculus and Vectors
• English
• one other Grade 12 U course

Note: Waterloo's admission requirements are expressed in terms of the Ontario high school system, and courses are Grade 12 U courses unless otherwise specified. See Waterloo's minimum admission requirements, Canadian course equivalents, and International equivalents for more details.

Recommended courses

These courses will help you succeed in your studies at Waterloo but do not affect admissions.

• Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science

Other required documentation & notes

Admission Information Form including teacher reference; you're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest; the Canadian Computing Competition is recommended

Admission average(s)

Individual selection from the mid-80s

Notes: Admission averages are based on previous years' entering classes. Your admission average is calculated using your top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses, or equivalent, including all required courses.

Co-op work/study sequences

Sample co-op positions

Recent graduates