University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada · QS World Rank #119
Living cost in Canada: CAD 22,895/yr official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 90 | 25 |
| PTE | 63 | 65 |
| Cambridge | 185 | 176 |
Graduate Studies standard minimum; some faculties use different thresholds and several programmes require higher. Duolingo is not accepted for admission · official source
Verified programmes (4)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Climate Change (MCC) | Climate Governance | 12 moIntake: Sep | CAD 35,160 total | See official page |
| Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) | Human-Centred AI | 16 moIntake: Sep | CAD 55,890 total | See official page |
| Master of Development Practice (MDP) | International Development | 16 moIntake: Sep | CAD 43,062 total | See official page |
| Master of Environmental Studies (MES) in Sustainability Management | Sustainability Science | See official pageIntake: Sep | CAD 23,088/yr | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does University of Waterloo offer?
We have verified 4 master's programmes at University of Waterloo against its official pages, concentrated in Climate Governance, Human-Centred AI, International Development, Sustainability Science.
How much is international tuition at University of Waterloo?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about CAD 23,088–55,890. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does University of Waterloo require?
University of Waterloo's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 7 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in Canada as a student?
Student living costs in Canada are around CAD 22,895/yr (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at University of Waterloo?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Canada include: International Master's Award of Excellence (IMAE), Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.