Discover the Right Program for You

Not sure what to study? You’re not alone. Choosing a university program can feel overwhelming, but the best place to start is with you.

Not sure what to study? You’re not alone. Choosing a university program can feel overwhelming, but the best place to start is with you.

Ideally, you’d find a program that checks all the boxes.

✓ It aligns with your values and goals.

✓ You’re genuinely interested in the subject.

✓ It opens doors to future career opportunities.

At Waterloo, we offer more than 100 programs, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to find a find a program that checks all the boxes. We also have the world’s leading co-op program, so in many of our programs, you’ll have the chance to test different career paths!

How to narrow down your program options

Though variety is great, with more options available to you, it can be harder to choose between them.

That’s why one of the best ways to narrow down your options is to think more about who you are. Though programs are typically grouped by familiar subjects like science, math, arts, and more — we know that you are more complex than that!

You’re not just a “math person” or a “science person” — you’re a person with unique interests, goals, and ways of seeing the world.

Are you interested in learning how things work?

Would you like a career focused on helping people?

Do you enjoy building things and bringing your ideas to life?

These are all great starting points! But where do you go from here? It can be hard to take this information and use it to figure out what program is best for you.

So, to help you we’ve developed a resource that goes beyond traditional subjects. You’ll be asked questions about your interests and preferences to help find which program “theme” you align with best.

You may fit into the “The Curious Investigator” theme if you’re curious, observant, and love to ask big questions — or “The Compassionate Helper” if you’re caring, motivated, and want to help people live happier healthier lives.

After you take our short quiz, you can learn more about your theme and which Waterloo programs can be a good fit for you!