Use insights from the natural and social sciences to help solve some of the world’s biggest environmental and sustainability challenges from water scarcity to pollution to loss of biodiversity. Integrate ecology and social science and connect practical skills in ecosystem monitoring and restoration with environmental policy analysis, impact assessment and collaborative decision making. Belong to a community of professors, co op employers, and classmates committed to making positive change. When you graduate, you can apply your knowledge in a growing number of fields, from green technology, ecological consulting, and environmental law to being a terrestrial and wetland ecologist, sustainability policy analyst, parks and protected area manager, or an environmental educator.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Environment
Study options
Full Time
(5 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$51,000.00 (US$ 36,658)
per year
Residence fee-Traditional Double Room Fall 8758, Spring 5847, Winter 5847
Application deadline
30/01/2026
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
. Applicants must have completed a Ontario high school diploma or equivalent.Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including any Grade 12 U English (a final grade of 70% is required). Admission average: Low 80s.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
