UW's admission requirements are expressed in terms of the Ontario secondary school system. For information on minimum academic credentials required for international admissions consideration, visit www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/admissions/international.php.
Applicants who have been pursuing their education in countries or educational systems other than those listed must present an academic background that will generally permit them to be considered for admission to a university in their home country provided that the educational system is equivalent in curriculum content and depth of study to that of the Ontario system.
All programs at the University of Waterloo have prerequisites or subjects that are required for admission. Applicants from educational systems outside Ontario must present the equivalents of these prerequisites at the highest level possible to be considered for admission. In some cases, Advanced Placement or university level credits may be required.
Newly admitted students who have been living and/or pursuing their education outside Canada must have documented evidence that they have had a recent TB skin test before undertaking studies at the University of Waterloo. In addition, students who have travelled outside Canada or the USA for four weeks or longer must have similar test results. Upon arrival or while attending the University, students must be prepared to present documentation if requested by a University official. This documentation must include the type of skin test taken, the date performed and the number of millimeters of induration. Students who are requested to provide documentation but are unable to do so or students who are unsure about the safety of the needles and/or injection procedures in their previous country of residence must report to Health Services upon arrival on campus. Where applicable, Health Services will administer the TB skin test at a nominal cost.