University of Waterloo. An Insight.

I applied to 5 colleges, out of which I got admitted to 3. I received confirmed admission from the University of Waterloo, Ontario Tech University, and Algoma University. I received a rejection from the University of Ottawa. what went wrong at this University was that they were asking for more professional experience, and that was one of the reasons for rejection. I chose the University of Waterloo because of its brand name and reputation. Also, the course offering was something aligning with my future goals. To get into MBET, they ask for IELTS with a minimum of 7.5 bands; your CV should be good and align with their offerings, and then you have to clear an interview round. it is mostly to see if you will fit in their culture or not. The overall admission process was very smooth. in terms of challenges, it was the interview round and scholarship, as there are fewer resources available to prepare for them. I applied at the end of 2021; I got the invite by spring 2022. what influenced my decision was I wanted to go and pursue my master's in Canada; that was the plan, and I got invited by one of the prestigious Universities. The application process takes somewhere around 5-6 months, from filing in the application form and basic queries to completing the interview....Read More

I applied to a total of 6 universities from where i received the admits and rejections; 2 universities, KTH Sweden and TU Delft, were the additional shortlisted universities, but I didn't apply to them. Confirmed admissions: University of Waterloo University of Alberta University of Calgary Concordia University College Rejections: University of Michigan Georgia Tech University My opinion: I think universities from the USA preferred GRE scores at that time; i didn't had one so i was not accepted in these colleges. I chose the University of Waterloo because of the flexibility of its degree. The Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree has a vast variety of specialisation options, from core electrical to completely software engineering. I was very much interested in AI and ML since the University of Waterloo is the only university that was providing me the AI/ML specialisation, so I preferred this over other universities. Simple admission process: Step one was to fill in all the personal information, next uploading documents like Transcripts, degrees, IELTS mark sheets, statements of Purpose as a questionnaire, and 2-3 recommendation letters from undergrad professors or working professionals. The admission decision takes around 3-4 months. Eligibility criteria are a minimum score of 6.5 overall and 6 in each in IELTs. No GRE is required for some degrees; there are some degrees that ask for GRE scores. Overall, the admission process was great and easy and collegepond helped me a lot from the start till the end of the process. I applied for Fall 2022 because most of the seats were open during Fall intake, but i deferred my admission to Winter 2023. I applied to the University of Waterloo on 11-12 December 2021 and waited for the result until April 2022. I got accepted on 1-2 May 2022 and then i decided to take admission to the University of Waterloo among the other universities option i had....Read More

It's been enjoyable and stressful at the same time. I need time to enjoy it fully as I have just arrived here....Read More

As a University of Waterloo alumni, I am proud to say that my experience at the institution was truly collaborative. Throughout my time there, I had the opportunity to work alongside individuals from a variety of different backgrounds and disciplines, which allowed for a unique and enriching learning experience. The university's emphasis on multidisciplinary also fostered an environment that encouraged innovation and creativity, which was especially evident in the research projects I worked on. One thing that really stood out to me about the University of Waterloo was its flexibility and commitment to teamwork. The university's co-op program allowed me to gain real-world experience in my field while still pursuing my degree, which helped me to build valuable skills and connections in my industry. Additionally, the university's focus on teamwork meant that I was able to collaborate with other students on challenging projects, which helped me to develop strong communication and problem-solving skills. Finally, the University of Waterloo's commitment to high-class research was evident in everything from the quality of the facilities to the caliber of the professors. Being exposed to such a rigorous research environment was incredibly inspiring and helped me to develop a deep appreciation for the importance of academic inquiry. All in all, my time at the University of Waterloo was incredibly rewarding and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to be a part of such a vibrant and innovative community....Read More

I feel it's great. It exposes you to lots of new ideas, opportunities and networks. However, it can get overwhelming and lonely, so strong social skills are definitely helpful. At the end of the day, your degree is what you make of it....Read More

The admission process included filling out a Supplementary Information Form(SIF). This form had questions related to work experience and educational background related to this course. Other than that, an IELTS score was required. There was no requirement for a GRE score. We also submitted 2 LORs(one professional and one academic) and an SOP. I prepared all the documents on my own. It took around 2-3 hours to fill out the admission form online....Read More

The program provided matched exactly to my expectations. The university has a good reputation not in just rankings but also in terms of good profs. This was also fitting into my budget as other comparable universities in US are approximately double the cost....Read More

The biggest reason was that my research interests matched my supervisors. Canada is a great country for research and innovation. System Design Engineering gives me the freedom to collaborate with other departments like the Knowledge Integration Department, The Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation, etc....Read More

I chose this university because of its world-renowned engineering faculty and diversity. There are many specialization options in my program which will help me to focus on a particular field of study, i.e. AI/ML. Also, due to an enormous alumni network, there are many networking opportunities that can help in landing a job or an internship at good companies....Read More

Waterloo has a huge name in Software Engineering and AI. I wanted to work in an interdisciplinary field of SE and AI, so this place was the best fit for me. Furthermore, there is opportunities for good scholarships, lots of funds & grants, amazing professors in the field of SE, well structured programs, and top SE companies hire a lot of people from UWaterloo....Read More