All Aboard! Study and Work in Canada

By Emily, University of Waterloo co-op student

Studying abroad in Canada is a big life change, however it comes with many benefits such as great education opportunities and access to career building tools.

Students choose the University of Waterloo not only for our outstanding reputation, but also for our co-operative education program– a great stepping-stone to get you to your career.

As part of their degree, Waterloo students can include 4-month paid jobs with employers such as Google, Facebook, Apple, Disney and Microsoft. With 4,500 employers, students have more choice to apply to jobs that suit their personal interests and goals.

Receiving a degree is important in order to land your dream job and gaining the work experience that goes with it is just as important. This makes the co-op program unique because students are able to connect their classroom learning to the real world.

Students are able earn money to pay for their education and receive up to 2 years of paid work experience. They make on average from $37,000 to $77,000 by the time they graduate!

If you are not confident in your job searching skills, our Centre for Career Action will guide you along the way, help you improve your resume, and prepare for job interviews.

Waterloo will help prepare you to enter your future career confidently while earning a highly valuable degree. International students can work in Canada for up to 3 years after graduation. It’s a great way to gain work experience, earn money, and enjoy all that Canada has to offer.