Admissions Success | Brooklyn College’s Class of 2025 Sweeps Up Co-op Offers from the University of Waterloo! Graduate and Start Working Immediately with Starting Salaries Leading the Way in North America!
Brooklyn College Exciting News More Good News for the Class of 2025-2026
Brooklyn College in Canada continues to celebrate a string of successes and impressive achievements! In this season of hope, the Class of 2026 at Brooklyn College has once again delivered exciting news.
In April, a large number of our outstanding graduates, armed with solid academic foundations, exceptional practical skills, and clear career plans, successfully secured these globally recognized “golden opportunities” for paid internships, using their merits to open the doors to career development at top North American universities!
University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo, located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is a member of the U15 consortium of Canadian research-intensive universities. Renowned for its science and engineering programs, the University of Waterloo is often referred to as “Canada’s MIT.” Together with nearby cities such as Kitchener and Guelph, the region is known as Canada’s “Silicon Valley” due to its concentration of high-tech companies.
Global Rankings
The University of Waterloo’s standing in global higher education continues to rise, earning widespread recognition:
119th in the QS World University Rankings 2026,
162nd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026,
197th in the U.S. News World University Rankings 2026,
3rd in the Maclean’s 2026 Canadian Comprehensive University Rankings,
122nd in THE Times Higher Education 2026 Global University Employability Rankings!
University Highlights
The University of Waterloo is renowned for its “rigorous admissions standards,” with competition being particularly fierce for its flagship programs and Co-op initiatives. The fact that our students have stood out among the competition is not only the highest recognition of their academic abilities during high school but also the best testament to the quality of education at Brooklyn College.
A global leader in paid internship education
Co-op Program
Launched in 1957, the University of Waterloo’s Co-op Program was the world’s first educational model to deeply integrate academic study with paid work experience. It is also the largest and most recognized Co-op program in North America.
It employs an alternating model of study and work, where students alternate between academic terms and paid work terms. With over 20,000 undergraduate students participating, the program collaborates closely with more than 8,000 companies in over 70 countries worldwide—including giants such as Google, Tesla, Canada’s Big Five banks, and Johnson & Johnson—covering more than 120 majors to meet the career needs of students across various disciplines. This provides students with unparalleled practical experience, significantly enhancing their employability.
Waterloo Co-op graduates are highly competitive in the job market, with an average annual salary exceeding CAD 60,000 two years after graduation—far above the Ontario provincial average. Whether pursuing careers in Canada, returning to their home countries, or moving to other regions globally, the Co-op experience serves as a core competitive advantage, helping students quickly integrate into the workforce and realize their potential.
Key Advantages
Maximize Your Career Competitiveness
Gain hands-on experience before graduation, giving your resume a significant edge over your peers. 96% of Co-op students find field-related employment within six months of graduation.
Generous Financial Rewards
During the entire paid internship period, students typically earn between 35,000 and 45,000 Canadian dollars, equivalent to approximately 178,500 to 229,500 RMB. This not only serves as a financial reward for their hard work but also provides strong support for gaining valuable practical work experience outside the classroom.
Clear Career Path
Explore career paths early, quickly define career goals, and adjust personal career plans based on practical feedback. This allows students to set future employment plans with greater clarity and avoid career uncertainty.
Extensive Professional Network
Connect with industry leaders and alumni networks, build relationships with industry mentors and colleagues, open doors to career opportunities, and even have the chance to meet industry veterans and key figures.
Direct Path to Employment
Outstanding performers receive a return offer immediately upon completion of their internship.
Every year, University of Waterloo sends admissions officers to Brooklyn College to provide students with detailed information about the university’s academic programs, co-op opportunities, campus life, and the application process, while addressing questions regarding major selection, admission requirements, scholarships, and other topics. This is a significant benefit for Brooklyn College students, serving as a valuable bridge to the University of Waterloo. The school consistently leads in admission rates, particularly in popular fields such as computer science and mathematics, highlighting Brooklyn’s core competitiveness in applications to top North American universities and demonstrating the University of Waterloo’s commitment to Brooklyn College.
The acceptance of Brooklyn College’s Class of 2026 into the Waterloo Co-op program demonstrates the strength of our dual-track “academics + hands-on experience” educational model. These acceptance letters are not only tickets to prestigious universities but also a “career safety net” leading to the world’s top technology industries. We wish Brooklyn’s outstanding students continued success as they navigate their academic journeys and write their own remarkable chapters!
