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SchoolUniversity of Waterloo
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 34,550
Full-time Graduate: 4,783
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length5 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*87% to 93%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
Prerequisites NotesA minimum final grade of 70% is required in each of the prerequisite courses.
Cost
International: $73,000
Scholarships3 scholarship(s)
DescriptionIf you love things that move, this is your program. At Waterloo, you'll develop the skills you need to design everything from switches to spacecraft. You'll get a broad foundation in all aspects of mechanical design: mechanics, power, control, and manufacturing. You'll also learn to lead large, multidisciplinary teams, solve problems, come up with high-impact innovations, and have the chance to apply it all to real work experiences in co-op. Waterloo offers career preparation unlike any other university in Canada. You'll earn money, access North America's largest selection of co-op jobs, and graduate with 2 years of valuable work experience.
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