If you're looking for a rigorous program that provides the flexibility to combine your many interests, Knowledge Integration (KI) may be the perfect fit. More customizable than a typical arts and science program, Knowledge Integration is built to be flexible. You can explore and specialize in your many diverse interests while gaining the key skills you’ll need for a fulfilling career in almost any industry. At its core, KI is a skills based program that prepares you for a changing workforce facing global challenges like climate change, healthcare, cybersecurity, inequity, hunger, and other impacts that bring together experts from different fields. These interdisciplinary problems require skills such as understanding and solving problems, communicating effectively, thinking critically, and collaborating within teams all of which are the backbone of the KI program. You'll develop these skills while specializing in arts, science, technology, environmental issues, design thinking, psychology, business, or any other topic you find interesting. KI’s close community provides a supportive environment to learn how to integrate knowledge from different disciplines and offer creative novel solutions to real world problems. Through hands on projects and group work, you’ll learn side by side with curious and attentive peers who want to make a difference in a rapidly changing world.
Study options
Full Time
(4 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
Expected January 2027
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses includingAny Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of 70% is required)Any Grade 12 U Science (minimum final grade of 70% is required)Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)Admission average: Low 80s International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL or SL English A, minimum 4, or HL English B, minimum 5. HL or SL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or HL Applications and Interpretation, minimum 4. One HL or SL Science, minimum 4. Total 27.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.