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A culture of innovation in research

Our innovative intellectual property policies encourage collaboration and scholarship across disciplines.

Last year, our faculty, staff, and students attracted $144 million from public and private sources to fund research across a spectrum of challenges.

“At Waterloo, there's a real start-up atmosphere – and that has made all the difference to me as a researcher.”

Steven Waslande, Professor of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, works on the development of unmanned aerial and terrestrial vehicles.

An unparalleled community

Ask any Waterloo student and they'll tell you that student life at Waterloo won't be like anything you've experienced before.

Last year, our faculty, staff, and students attracted $144 million from public and private sources to fund research across a spectrum of challenges.

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The Waterloo Experience

Waterloo sends more students into co-op programs than any other university in North America.

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Making an impact

The global impact of Waterloo research is making headlines around the world.

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