Knowledge Integration, University of Waterloo

Knowledge Integration is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program at the University of Waterloo. Today’s problems are complex. To tackle global challenges such as climate change, health care, cybersecurity, inequity, hunger and other interdisciplinary issues, we need to bring in experts from different fields who know how to understand solve problems, communicate effectively, think critically, and collaborate with teams. These skills are the backbone of the KI program. KI’s closed tight-knit community provides a supportive environment to learn how to integrate knowledge from different disciplines and offer creative novel solutions to real-world problems. And thanks to KI’s flexibility, students can simultaneously specialize in the topics they find interesting - whether it be arts, science, technology, environmental issues, design-thinking, psychology, business, or other subjects offered at Waterloo. This one-of-a-kind degree in Canada produces well-rounded graduates that enter the workforce with strong skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, project management and problem solving, along with the expertise of the areas of studies they pursued. This makes them attractive candidates for a wide variety of career opportunities.