University of Waterloo Ranking

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University of Waterloo Rankings

  • list items QS World University Rankings - 112
  • list items QS World University Rankings By Subject- 142
  • list items QS World University Rankings - 24 (Graduate Employability Ranking)
  • list items U.S. News & World Report - 191 (Best Global Universities)
  • list items U.S. News & World Report - 8 (Best Global Universities in Canada)
  • list items Times Higher Education - 201-250 (World University Rankings) 
  • list items Times Higher Education -  55 (Impact Rankings)
  • list items Times Higher Education - 126-150 (World Reputation Rankings)
  • list items ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - 151-200

 
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University of Waterloo Rankings By Subject

Business Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Accounting & Finance  (QS Ranking)

 101-150 101-150 101-150 101-150

PG Business and Economics  (THE Ranking) 

 151-175 176-200 201-250 201-250

 

Engineering Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

 Architecture & Built Environment Rankings (QS Ranking)

 101-150 51-100 101-150 101-150

Engineering and Technology  (QS Ranking)

 41 38 49 37

 Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings (QS Ranking)

 51-100 51-100 49 51-100

 PG Engineering and Technology  (THE Ranking) 

 89 82 76 76

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Computers Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

PG Computers  (THE Ranking) 

 45 45 47 43

 

 Science Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Mathematics Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

 151-200 101-150 101-150 NA

 Shanghai Physics Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

 51-75 51-75 NA NA

Physics and Astronomy Rankings (QS Ranking)

 51-100 51-100 51-75 NA

Biological Sciences Rankings (QS Ranking)

 301-350 301-350 251-300 251-300

 Mathematics Rankings (QS Ranking)

 41 35 41 43

 Life Sciences Rankings (THE Ranking) 

 251-300 301-400 301-400 301-400

 Psychology Rankings (THE Ranking) 

 101-125 78 85 101-125

 

Humanities Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

 151-200 201-300 201-300 NA

Shanghai Sociology Ranking (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

 76-100 51-75 76-100 NA

Politics Rankings (QS Ranking)

 NA 151-200 NA 201-300

Sociology Rankings (QS Ranking)

 251-300 251-300 301-340 NA

Arts & Humanities Rankings (THE Ranking) 

 301-400 301-400 301-400 301-400

 

 Medicine Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Clinical and Health Rankings (THE Ranking) 

 301-400 201-250 151-175 251-300

 

Law Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Law Ranking (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

 151-200 151-200 151-200 201-300
Is it hard to get into the University of Waterloo?
 
The University of Waterloo has a 53% acceptance rate which means 53 out of every 100 applications are accepted. This demonstrates the school's moderate level of selection. Although the school is more relaxed than other institutions, you must still meet their GPA and ACT/SAT requirements. Your chances of acceptance are excellent if you fulfill or exceed their requirements.
Is the University of Waterloo better than Toronto?
 
It all depends on how you plan to launch your career. After landing your first job, the university you attended will only be significant till it serves as the foundation for your network and the beginning of your lifelong career-related networking. The University of Waterloo is a reputable university if you want to work in software and are interested in finding employment in Silicon Valley, the Toronto area, or elsewhere in Canada. The University of Toronto is more well-known if you intend to return to Brazil or another country abroad.
Is Waterloo a prestigious University?
 
The University of Waterloo is home to more than 100 programs in health, environment, business, math, engineering, the arts, science, and many other fields, making it one of Canada's best universities for innovation. According to the QS World University Rankings 2021 and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021, Waterloo is one of the top 175 universities in the world.
Can I get into Waterloo with a 90 average?
 
This is one of the most important queries you might have, and as you are probably aware, top students from all over the world come to Waterloo. Although the entry averages fluctuate a little bit each year, generally speaking, scores in the low to mid-90s for some schools and the mid- to high-90s for others indicate that you are a strong contender.  
 
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