University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo frequently ranks number one overall for reputation among all universities in Canada (Maclean's Magazine annual review), has the world’s largest mathematics faculty, a top computer science program, and has Canada's largest co-operative education, and engineering programs. The University has been a leader in generating successful technologies, accounting for approximately 20% of the technology spin-offs of all universities in Canada.
Features:
- Internationally renowned
- World’s largest co-op program
- Canada’s top “Comprehensive University”
- Source of numerous Canadian university tech spin-offs
- Unique Intellectual Property policy
- Expanded programs from main campus - Cambridge - School of Architecture, Kitchener - School of Pharmacy (2007)
- Arguably the largest pool of math + computer science talent in world.
“This community is a hotbed of innovation. Whether you are talking about post-secondary institutions, research centres or business and high-tech sectors, this place has it.”
Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, CIGI, October 21, 2005
Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, CIGI, October 21, 2005

