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BA/BS in History

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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University of Waterloo offers BA/BS in History, a bachelor's degree in History programme in Waterloo, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

Also offered as: Master's Degree, Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: History
International tuition: CAD 27,010 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of Waterloo covers historical analysis and critical thinking across a range of regions and time periods. About 40% of the courses taken are History courses, with the remainder selected as electives from other subject areas at the university. Upper-year course options include The Samurai, History of Modern China, History of Modern South Asia, and The Politics of Decolonization. Students can specialize in Global Interactions, International Relations, or Revolution, War, and Upheaval, and can pursue study-abroad terms in countries including Australia, China, Singapore, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. The program is offered in both regular and co-op formats. Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission is based on an admission average, typically in the high 70s for both the regular and co-op streams. Ontario applicants require six Grade 12 U and/or M courses, including Grade 12 U English, with a minimum final grade of at least 70%.

About University of Waterloo

“Concordia cum veritate”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1957
Students: 41,000
QS rank: #113 =
Programs: 297
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in History award?

University of Waterloo awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of History on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in History cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

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