University of Waterloo International Students' Undergraduate Admission Requirements

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One of the best ways to prepare for admission to the University of Waterloo is by attending a prep school like Waterloo Independent Secondary School (WISS) to ensure you meet all admission requirements without any roadblocks! As many WISS students are interested in applying and attending the University of Waterloo, it is a good idea to take a look at university admission requirements ahead of time so you can ensure you meet all requirements.

 

University of Waterloo Admission Requirements For International Students

The University of Waterloo has an excellent online database that tells interested students the exact requirements they need to get into each program available at the university. Because each program has different requirements, you will need to search for the specific program(s) you are interested in to see exactly what you will need before applying.

There are also general requirements required for every international applicant. The specifics will depend on where you are applying from and what system you studied under. For general requirements for Chinese International A-Level students, read below.

 

General Requirements For Chinese International A-Level Students

From The University Of Waterloo:

  • “Passes in at least five unique subjects, three of which must be at the Advanced Level.

  • You must submit a Chinese graduation diploma verified by the China Credentials Verification (CHESICC-Parchment Portal) service.

  • Official transcripts/certificates of your GCSE/IGCSE, AS, and A level results must be submitted directly from the examination board to the Admissions Office.

  • The faculties of Arts, Environment, and Health as well as the Accounting and Financial Management and Architecture programs will not accept GCSE-level English as a Second Language in place of the academic English course required for admission.

  • Applicants admitted to programs in the faculties of Arts, Environment, Health, Mathematics, or Science will be given consideration for transfer credit for Advanced Level courses in which a minimum final grade of "B" is attained.

  • IGCSE and GCE (O-level) courses are assessed as equivalent for programs that require courses at the GCSE level.

  • For programs that require an A-Level Mathematics, Mathematics or Pure Mathematics are accepted.

  • For more information regarding transfer credits and advanced standing for A Level courses, please visit our A-Level transfer credit policy page.”

 

Program Admission Requirement Examples

To see a few examples of popular program admission requirements, see the listing below. For a full list of all admission requirements for international students per program, click the button above to visit the University of Waterloo’s website.

Note: The admission requirement examples below were input with the following data:

  • High school graduate

  • Attended high school outside of Canada

  • System of study: Chinese International A-Levels

  • Students will need to meet the general requirements listed above, as well as specific program requirements for the Accounting and Financial Management program.

    From The University of Waterloo:

    “Program requirements

    • A Level Mathematics, a minimum final grade of B

    • Two other A Level courses, a minimum final grade of B in each

    • English at either the GCSE, AS, or A-Level, a minimum final grade of B or Senior 3 Level, a minimum final grade of 80%

    • One other academic course at the GCSE, AS, or A Level or Senior 3.

    Notes

    The Accounting and Financial Management Admissions Assessment (AFMAA), interview, and trait assessment are required as part of the application process. We'll send you details once you have applied.

    If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.

    We recommend that you submit an Admission Information Form. Instructions will be sent after we receive your application”

    Source: University of Waterloo

  • From The University of Waterloo:

    “Program requirements

    A Level Mathematics and A Level Physics, a minimum final grade of A in each

    One additional A-Level, a minimum final grade of A

    Chemistry (GCSE-level required, A-Level recommended) minimum final grade of B, or Chemistry Senior 3 Level, a minimum final grade of 82%

    English at either the GCSE, AS, or A-Level minimum final grade of B or English Senior 3 Level, a minimum final grade of 82%

    Notes

    An Admission Information Form is required for admission to this program. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application.

    Experience in developing well-structured, modular programs is recommended. You will be asked to explain your programming experience on the Admission Information Form.

    If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.

    Required courses that are two to three years old may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for more information.”

    Source: University of Waterloo

  • From The University of Waterloo:

    “Program requirements

    Three A Level courses, a minimum final grade of two Bs and one C

    English at either the GCSE, AS, or A-Level minimum final grade of B or Senior 3 Level, a minimum final grade of 75%

    One other academic course at the GCSE, AS, or A Level or Senior 3.

    Notes

    If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.

    We recommend that you submit an Admission Information Form. We'll send you instructions once we receive your application.”

    Source: University of Waterloo

 

Preparing For University

One of the best ways for international students to prepare for university in Canada is by attending a university preparatory school. Waterloo International Secondary School was founded in 2013 and has been helping international students for nearly 10 years to prepare for university and be accepted to the university of their choice. If you are interested in preparing for your child’s future university career, learn more about:

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