Student Resources & Support

The University of Waterloo is focused on balancing your life and studies by encouraging you to use the amenities and facilities on campus. Explore the groups, resources, and spaces below will support you in your graduate studies - and make your experience at the University of Waterloo unforgettable. 

The University of Waterloo offers several hands-on professional development resources and programs to all graduate students. If you are looking to strengthen your leadership skills or grow your ideas in one of our entrepreneurial environments, we have the tools available for you to succeed both academically and professionally.

Are you interested in calling the shots as your own boss? Do you have a great idea for a new product, service, or business? The University of Waterloo can help you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed and see your entrepreneurship ideas through. Further, you can enhance your graduate degree with business and entrepreneurship (BE) courses.

Did you know? Waterloo's unique Intellectual Property (IP) policy means that everything that you create is yours to keep. The university takes no royalties. You're free to dream as big as you like. Find more info online.

Explore certificates and programs that can help you improve your teaching. 

• Fundamentals of University Teaching Program
• Certificate in University Teaching

A graduate degree in computer science can open many doors and provide opportunities for your future in both industry and research. With a master's and/or PhD, you can command a larger salary, work in management, and/or work on higher-level projects.

Find out what our graduate students are doing with their degrees.