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What are the criteria used by Times Higher Education (THE) for ranking the Waterloo University in the world?

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The University of Waterloo is one of the most reputed universities in Canada. The Waterloo University is highly appreciated by international students for offering the best academic programs. The University of Waterloo is one of the highest ranked universities in the world. According to THE, the University of Waterloo ranks at #163 under the “World University Rankings 2025”. Furthermore, check the table listed below for the parameters that are evaluated by THE while ranking Waterloo University:

Parameters	Score Achieved
Overall	77.6
Teaching	69.7
Research Environment	73.3
Research Quality	85.7
Industry	84.9
International Outlook	86.1

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