University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance - University Reputation

University Reputation

• According to Maclean's University Rankings., University of Waterloo ranks #1 in the following categories:
  • Best Overall
  • Most Innovative
  • Best Source of Leaders of Tomorrow

• The Globe & Mail gave the University of Waterloo the followings grades in its 2007 annual report card.
  • Reputation amongst employers = A+
  • Academic reputation = A
  • Quality of education = A-
  • Libraries = A-

• The Mathematics & Chartered Accountancy and Biotechnology & Chartered Accountancy programs are some of the most competitive in Canada.
  • The Mathematics program admission process is based on individual selection from students with a minimum fourth year high school average in the low-90's. In 2009, around 900 applicants applied for 80 spots.
  • The Biotechnology program admission is based on individual selection from students with a fourth year high school average in the mid-90's. On average, 10 to 15 students are admitted to the program.