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Physics and Astronomy at University of Waterloo at Main

This program is designed for students who dream of distant galaxies, wonder about the origin of the universe, and wish to explore their curiosities with a Physics and Astronomy degree from the University of Waterloo. 

Students can complement their foundational studies in physics and math with courses in astronomy. The University of Waterloo's new Centre for Astrophysics hosts aspiring young researchers and students, helping them to unlock the mysteries of the universe. Researchers will collaborate with some of the top astrophysics agencies in the world.

The program’s strong ties to the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing provide additional opportunities to get involved in research. Meanwhile, students who opt for co-op program, they will gain valuable resume-building experience on their work terms.

Students will join a program that fosters curious minds to question the smallest particles, the largest forces, and everything in between. Where students will get the support they need to succeed (and maybe win a Nobel Prize like the University of Waterloo professor Donna Strickland or be part of a team to take the first image of a black hole, like professor Avery Broderick).

Once students complete their degree, they will have what it takes to pursue specialized graduate programs or to launch directly into a career in fields like aerospace, astrophysics, or remote sensing.

Level Bachleors
Discipline Physics
Duration 60 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees CAD 251
Tuition Fees CAD 42436
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 90
PTE 63
Duolingo 120
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 85%

Rankings
QS Ranking 115
Times Higher Education 158
ARWU 151-200
Webometrics 86
QS Ranking

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THE Ranking

THE (Times Higher Education) has been providing trusted performance data on universities for students and their families, academics, university leaders, governments and industry, since 2004. We create university rankings to assess university performance on the global stage and to provide a resource for readers to understand the different missions and successes of higher education institutions.

Shanghai Ranking

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) was first published in June 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU), Graduate School of Education (formerly the Institute of Higher Education) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, and updated on an annual basis

Webometrics Ranking

The "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities" is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group belonging to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the largest public research body in Spain. CSIC is among the first basic research organizations in Europe. The CSIC consisted in 2006 of 126 centers and institutes distributed throughout Spain.

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