People who have the right knowledge, business skills, and perspectives can create positive change in overseas communities where there are issues of economic inequality, social injustice, and environmental degradation.
International Development will teach you to take what you’re passionate about and act on it in a way that is effective, sustainable, and responsible.
A partnership to give you more
The International Development program is offered through the Faculty of Environment in partnership with St. Paul’s University College, which is part of the University of Waterloo.
Many of your professors and advisors, along with your core International Development courses, will be at St Paul's. However, you'll also take courses at UW and your degree will be from the University of Waterloo.
As an INDEV student, you'll benefit from:
- expertise in the Faculty of Environment relating to environmental, urban, and economic issues
- St. Paul’s University College, with its commitment to educating innovators to shape a just and humane world, offers free residence in 4a term to students accepted into the program
- a guaranteed 8-month field placement in 4th year
- UW's vast array of student services: http://www.uwaterloo.ca/students/, facilities, and classes
