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  • "Engineering students should be provided with opportunities to develop their competencies in at least one language and culture other than their own at a level appropriate for engineering practice. This objective may be achieved by a combination of formal studies and work in Canada and abroad."
  • - National Council of Deans of Engineering and Applied Science (NCDEAS)
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Welcome

The Faculty of Engineering Exchange Office is devoted to fostering exchange opportunities around the world for University of Waterloo Engineering students and to welcoming exchange students from our international exchange partner institutions. Students can participate in international exchanges for one or more terms. They have the opportunity to:

  • participate in learning at other first class institutions
  • become familiar with the cultures of a variety of countries, not merely by short term visits, but through living in the environment of their host institutions' peoples
  • expand their technical and cultural knowledge and gain a truly global understanding
  • travel to see and enjoy the attractions of these foreign lands
  • improve their linguistic skills in at least one foreign language
  • generally become more complete citizens of the world

The whole Undergraduate Engineering student body benefits from the presence of international exchange students who can share their special cultures and knowledge with those students who are unable to take advantage of our opportunities for international experience.

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