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University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo frequently ranks number one overall for reputation among all universities in Canada (Maclean's Magazine annual review), has the world’s largest mathematics faculty, a top computer science program, and has Canada's largest co-operative education, and engineering programs. The University has been a leader in generating successful technologies, accounting for approximately 20% of the technology spin-offs of all universities in Canada.


Features:

  • Internationally renowned
  • World’s largest co-op program
  • Canada’s top “Comprehensive University”
  • Source of numerous Canadian university tech spin-offs
  • Unique Intellectual Property policy
  • Expanded programs from main campus - Cambridge - School of Architecture, Kitchener - School of Pharmacy (2007)
  • Arguably the largest pool of math + computer science talent in world.

“The (Waterloo) Region has internationally recognized research institutes complemented by commercially oriented post secondary institutions. This one-two punch has fostered a regional milieu that encourages and supports new technology ventures.”

Tim Jackson, Partner
Tech Capital Partners