University of Waterloo

Research areas

University of Waterloo math building

Learn about the current and upcoming research of our award-winning faculty by selecting one of the areas in our quick links list below:

The School holds $6 million annually in research grants.

Our world-class reputation

First in Canada according to U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities 2019, and 22nd in the world according to 2019 QS World University Rankings
Only Canadian university to win the International Collegiate Programming Competition, not once but twice!

What is particularly special about Waterloo is how collaborative the research atmosphere is.

— Jo Atlee, Professor

Graduate studies

Explore computer science research at Waterloo by enrolling in one of our graduate programs.