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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
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The University of Waterloo (UW) is located on a 900-acre campus in the city of Waterloo and has long been recognized as the most innovative university in Canada. Ranked #1 in the Maclean's national reputation survey for the past 11 years in a row, UW offers more than 100 programme choices, the world's best co-operative education programme, real-world connections, hands-on access to the latest technology, and great career opportunities after graduation.
The University of Waterloo has an enrolment of over 20,000 undergraduate and over 2,000 graduate students. A pioneer in bringing industry and higher education closer together, the University encourages the commercialization of discoveries. Many leading high-tech and knowledge-based companies across Canada and around the world trace their roots to the University of Waterloo.
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Course restrictions: All exchange places are pre-allocated by faculty.
Course descriptions: http://www.ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/COURSE/index.html
Academic calendar:
- Fall Term: beginning September to late December
- Winter Term: beginning January to end April
- Spring Term: beginning May to mid August
Application deadlines:
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty's Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator. |
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| Housing Options |
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On-campus Housing:
A limited number of residence spaces have been reserved for exchange students at Columbia Lake Village (http://www.housing.uwaterloo.ca/residences/CLVnorth/index.html). An application is required and spaces will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. In June, exchange students can also apply to any of the first-year residences that are not yet full. Information will be posted on the residence vacancies page (http://www.housing.uwaterloo.ca/).
Off-campus housing:
Most student accommodation in Waterloo is rented on a single-occupancy, shared-accommodation basis. This means that you’ll pay a per-room, per-month rate. Depending on your arrangements, utilities, parking, laundry facilities, etc. may be extra. Rental or lease periods, as well as the level of furnishing, will also vary.
Shared-accommodation is readily available and very accessible, with price ranging from CAD350 to CAD550 per month for a single room in a shared apartment or house. For details see http://www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/housing/offcampus.php |
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| Additional Information |
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Health Insurance:
All students who attend Canadian universities on exchange are required to purchase the health insurance recommended by their host university as part of the registration process. In addition, they can also purchase additional optional insurance from a private insurer for their term of study overseas. These short term optional insurance plans cover events such as personal accident, accidental medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation etc. For more information, please refer to http://www.exchange.uwaterloo.ca/uhip.html.
Estimated cost of living:
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C$ |
S$ |
Room and Board (Based on a single room in a 4 bedroom townhouse) |
4,622 |
6,223 |
Meals |
1,300-2,900 |
1,750 |
Books and Supplies |
1,096 |
1,476 |
Miscellaneous |
74 – 228 |
100 - 307 |
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Total (Half year) |
4,131 – 5,008 |
5,562 – 6,743 |
Total (One year) |
7,092 – 8,846 |
9,549 – 11,911 |
Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on information as of Jul, 11 2008: CAN$1 = SG$1.346
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