University of Waterloo, referred to as Sliding University (Waterloo? , UWaterloo, UW), located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is a public research university and a member of U 15 research university alliance in Canada.

The University of Waterloo has the largest engineering school in Canada and the largest cooperative education (CO-OP) in the world. It is one of the best universities in North America. The teaching and research level of mathematics, computer science and engineering disciplines are among the highest in the world, among which computer science ranks first in Canada. .

Originated from Waterloo College, the University of Waterloo was formally established in 1957 to train engineers and technicians for post-war economic reconstruction in Canada. In less than 70 years, the University of Waterloo has rapidly developed into one of the top universities in Canada, and its innovative spirit and excellent academic reputation are world-famous.

The University of Waterloo has alumni in the fields of science, technology, politics and economy in 150 countries. 20 18 donna strickland, professor of physics, won the nobel prize in physics.

The University of Waterloo was ranked as the most innovative university in Canada by 1 in 2022 McLean magazine, ranked as a comprehensive university in Canada by 202 1, and ranked as a world university by 2022QS 149.