I have received an admit from University of Waterloo and Concordia University for biological sciences. Which one should I choose?

Both the University of Waterloo and Concordia University have excellent programs in biological sciences. It ultimately boils down to which university aligns better with your goals and preferences. To make a better decision you can consider parameters like location, campus culture, available resources and opportunities, and the specific strengths of each program. University of Waterloo The University of Waterloo is located in Waterloo, Ontario It is known for its strong emphasis on technology and innovation. It has a diverse range of research opportunities and a large number of co-op programs available to students. Concordia University It is located in Montreal, Quebec. It has a reputation for its strong focus on interdisciplinary research and student-centered approach. It also offers a wide range of research opportunities and is known for its commitment to sustainability and social justice. My suggestion to you would be to choose the University Of Waterloo over Concordia because it has better scope and facilities for Biological sciences when compared to Concordia University. It’s better to research the specific areas of biological sciences that interest you and compare the research and course offerings at each university. Ultimately, the best choice is the one that aligns with your personal values and goals. Both universities have a lot to offer, so it's important to take your time and make an informed decision.

What percentage is required for an Indian student to get an easy admission to the University of Waterloo?

Since Waterloo is one of Canada's as well as world's best universities, there is no easy way getting admitted here. Waterloo’s admission averages range from low 80s to mid-90s. These can vary depending on the number of applications received as well as the number of spaces available in each program. You should already assume that the grades of students who apply will be generally very good. Your requirements will also differ with your nationality or where you’ve studied previously. But most importantly, you should know that grades alone won’t get you inside Waterloo as they take a good look at many other things. Thus, there are some aspects to work on if you're an Indian student wishing to study here: Grades: At Least a minimum of 90% in grade 10 and grade 12 exams. (High school and Intermediate) First or Second Division standing in one of the following. All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE. Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE. Other pre-university certificate awarded after 12 years of academic studies. English proficiency: Very important to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT score of 90. Admission Information Form: You will need to write an exceptional AIF. This questionnaire gives you a great chance to display everything about you that makes you unique. You can share your extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteering activities and other initiatives. Euclid Mathematics Contest: Strongly recommended to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and/or the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. Results of the contests will be used in scholarship decisions and possibly admission decisions for programs in the Faculty of Mathematics. Additional Factors: An online video interview may be needed, which allows the university to virtually meet you and get a sense of who you are and get a better idea of you. These are the general requirements. Please note that some programs will have different criteria depending on the competition, degree type and program specification. There will not be one way to prepare for your application as the university looks at your whole profile and then takes a decision.

What is the average GRE for people getting into MSCS of University of Waterloo?

While GRE is an important factor in MS Computer Science admissions at Cheriton School of Computer Science, there is not a defined cut off. This is because the University of Waterloo accepts or rejects a candidate on the basis of their overall profile. So you should simply not rely only on your strong GRE score as this doesn’t guarantee you admission. This being said, a high GPA, strong academic background with a good GRE score increases your chances of getting admitted. On an average, it will not be wrong to claim that 75th GRE score percentile is a good GRE score. In simpler words, 161 or higher in GRE quant and 157 or higher in GRE verbal will be a good score. Lower than this will make enrollment in a top University like Waterloo much difficult. The score of GRE quant and GRE verbal contributes towards the overall GRE score, so it recommended to aim for 75 percentile or higher in quant and 60+ percentile in verbal. The competition will be higher since this is a very sought-after subject. If you're from India then the competition is even higher as there are so many talented students applying. So assuming your high GPA, it's better if you do better in Quant as compared to Verbal. This is because the subject of computer science is more oriented towards quant.

University of Waterloo Courses and Fees 2026

Master of Management Science

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Sciences

7.4 3 Reviews | Ranked #222 out of 550 by QS Global Ranking 2026

$34,089 /Yr

CA$47,346 /Yr

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated 3+ months ago

Waterloo M.S is a 1 year Full Time Master program. This program is offered On Campus. The first year fees for M.S at Waterloo is ₹ 31.14 Lakhs (CAD 47346). Earlier in 2022, the M.S Fee was ₹ 30.23 Lakhs (CAD 45966). This shows that the academic fees has increased by ₹ 90762 (CAD 1380).

Based on the student reviews at Collegedunia, the M.S program at Waterloo has received an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 3 review(s).

Waterloo M.S Total Fees 2025

The tuition fee for M.S at Waterloo is CAD 47346 per year (₹ 31.14 Lakhs). Meanwhile, the total cost is CAD 59310/Year (₹ 39.01 Lakhs). This includes the tuition fee and other expenses such as Living Cost, Books & Supplies, Health Insurance, etc.

The tuition fee for M.S at University of Waterloo is as follows:

Expense Type	Average Cost (INR)	Equivalent (CAD)
Tuition Fee	₹ 31.14 Lakhs	CAD 47346

The other expenses for M.S at University of Waterloo is as follows:

Expense Type	Average Cost (INR)	Equivalent (CAD)
Housing (off-campus) and utilities	₹ 3.29 Lakhs	CAD 5000
Food - groceries	₹ 98,655	CAD 1500
Transportation	₹ 1.64 Lakhs	CAD 2500
Books and supply	₹ 1.95 Lakhs	CAD 2964
Total Cost	₹ 7.87 Lakhs	CAD 11964

M.S Tuition Fee Trends at Waterloo

Waterloo M.S Fees for Indian students is ₹ 31.14 Lakhs (CAD 47346). This academic fee has increased by ₹ 90762 (CAD 1380) from 2022. Candidates can check the year on year trends in Waterloo Fees in the table below.

Academic Year	Tuition Fees (INR)	Tuition Fees (CAD)
2025	₹ 31.14 Lakhs	CAD 47346
2022	₹ 30.23 Lakhs	CAD 45966
2021	₹ 11.41 Lakhs	CAD 17350

M.S at Waterloo Admission 2025

To be eligible for admission to M.S at Waterloo, applicants must meet specific academic and language requirements.

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have completed a minimum of 4 years Honours Bachelors degree or equivalent with an overall standing of 75% or more.
Minimum 75% grade point average (GPA) in the final two years of study (equivalent to last 20 half-credit courses).
GMAT and GRE are not required for Management Sciences, and will not be reviewed.
At least one year of prior work experience obtained either through cooperative work terms as part of an undergraduate academic program or through post-graduate work experience.
GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].

Indian Students Eligibility:

Students need to complete a 4 year UG degree in Business from a recognized university or institute.
Standard XII English, a minimum final grade of 75%.
First or Second Division standing in one of the following:
All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE
Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE other pre-university certificate awarded after 12 years of academic studies

English Proficiency:

TOEFL: 100 (writing 26, speaking 26)
IELTS: 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0).

Waterloo M.S Application Link

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M.S Fee Comparison

The fee comparison for similar programs like Waterloo M.S are:

University	Program	First Year Fees in CAD	First Year Fees in INR
University of Waterloo	M.S Optometry and Vision Science	CAD 75,100 /Yr	INR 49.4 L/Yr
Laval University	M.A Orientation Science	CAD 22,066 /Yr	INR 14.5 L/Yr

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Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	$34089 (CAD 47346)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing (off-campus) and utilities	$3600 (CAD 5000)
Food - groceries	$1080 (CAD 1500)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2022	$33096 (CAD 45966)
2021	$12492 (CAD 17350)

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Aneesh Aravind Rajendran

University of Waterloo( Enrolled 2022 )M.SJuly 18, 2024

8.5 /10

Life at University of Waterloo

Likes

The university has a flexible curriculum and offers a wide variety of courses to choose from.
The most interesting part about the University is its Co-op program which helps students gain industry experience as a part of their studies.
The University is the best for start-up culture. You get to participate in a lot of events aimed at entrepreneurship.

Dislikes

Some courses are not deep enough for a Master's level of degree.
The student accommodation is difficult to bag.
There are not many scholarships for master's students unless you do a research-based program.

Average Fees: CAD 23,500/ Year

Course Curriculum

8

A wide range of courses are offered but the depth of some is on a high level.

Fees

I paid 47000 canadian dollars.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 9/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

63 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

GRE scores are not required.

Required Document List

Followings are the required documents:
Official Transcripts: Students need to submit their copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and signature of the Registrar.
Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
CV/Resume: Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest and other relevant application material.

Ranking

2022

Sciences 101 out of 500 in Global Ranking

( #5 out of 21 in Canada 2022)

Sciences 89 out of 250 in Global Ranking

( #2 out of 7 in Canada 2022)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship name	Award amount	Eligibility
International Student Entrance Scholarship	10000	Admission average of 90% or above will be considered

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M.S Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo 2 years	--	USD 54,072 /Yr CAD 75,100 /Yr	TOEFL: 90 IELTS: 7.0 PTE: 63
M.A Orientation Science, Laval University 2 years	~~Application Deadline For Fall Intake (1st Feb 2026)~~ Application Deadline For Winter 2026 Intake (1st Jul 2026) Application Deadline For Summer Intake (1st Dec 2026)	USD 15,888 /Yr CAD 22,066 /Yr	TOEFL: 79 IELTS: 6.5 PTE: 59

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