$per year
Annual Cost Breakdown — University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle
Tuition$35,000
Housing & Living$16,620(~$1,385/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$350
Annual total
$51,970
3-year program total
$157,110
incl. $1,200 one-time costs
Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in Waterloo, Canada. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
How It Compares to a US Degree
University of Waterloo
$157,110(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)
Estimated savings vs. US private university
$28,890