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U of T vs Waterloo
University of Toronto and University of Waterloo are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- U of T: ₹97 lakh – ₹1.33 crore
- Waterloo: ₹85 lakh – ₹1.2 crore
- Waterloo cheaper by ≈ ₹12 lakh
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U of T or Waterloo: which is better for Indian students?
Waterloo costs less: about ₹85 lakh – ₹1.2 crore in total versus ₹97 lakh – ₹1.33 crore for U of T — a difference of roughly ₹12 lakh. U of T is known for Canada's largest research university; Waterloo for Canada's best-known co-op and engineering university. Both offer Computer Science, Data Science and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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U of T vs Waterloo
- Total cost
- U of T: ₹97 lakh – ₹1.33 crore · Waterloo: ₹85 lakh – ₹1.2 crore
- Location
- U of T: Toronto, ON · Waterloo: Waterloo, ON
- Type
- U of T: Public · Waterloo: Public
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U of T vs Waterloo: the numbers
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Choosing between them
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You want Canada's best-known co-op and engineering university and life in Waterloo & Kitchener.
Cost
Waterloo saves about ₹12 lakh over the program on our figures.
Your program
Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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Waterloo, by about ₹12 lakh in total on our figures (₹85 lakh – ₹1.2 crore vs ₹97 lakh – ₹1.33 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. U of T is known for Canada's largest research university; Waterloo for Canada's best-known co-op and engineering university. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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- Computer Science at U of T
- Computer Science at Waterloo
- Data Science at U of T
- Data Science at Waterloo
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at U of T
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Waterloo
- Mechanical Engineering at U of T
- Mechanical Engineering at Waterloo
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