Co-op (cooperative education) programs integrate paid work terms into your degree, alternating study semesters with full-time work placements in your field. Universities like Waterloo, Toronto, and UBC are famous for co-op. Benefits include earning while learning, gaining Canadian work experience, building professional networks, and often receiving job offers from co-op employers after graduation. Co-op programs typically add one year to your degree length but significantly improve employment outcomes. You need a co-op work permit to participate.
