Bachelor's
President's Gold Scholarship
Up to CAD 6,000 renewable (approx.)
Wilfrid Laurier University - WLU
Waterloo, Canada
"A Waterloo university known for its Lazaridis business school and co-op"
At a Glance
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Ranking
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PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Wilfrid Laurier University - WLU
Wilfrid Laurier University began in 1911 as a Lutheran seminary, became Waterloo Lutheran University in 1960 and took the name of Canada's seventh prime minister in 1973. About 22,900 students study on three campuses - Waterloo (main), Brantford and Milton (opened 2024). Laurier is best known for the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, which has the oldest business co-op programme in English-speaking Canada, plus computer science, music, psychology and criminology. Its Golden Hawks compete in U Sports.
Rankings & Recognition
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Not ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (QS has no published rank for this institution).
Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
Council of Ontario Universities
U Sports (Golden Hawks)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Wilfrid Laurier University - WLU's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Key Facts
1911
Founded
About 22,900
Students
553
Academic Staff
Waterloo, Brantford, Milton
Campuses
Oldest in English Canada
Business Co-op
Popular Programs
Business Administration (BBA, Lazaridis)
Computer Science
Economics
Psychology
Criminology
Communication Studies
Music
Data Science
Application Details
Fall Deadline (approx.)
1 April
Winter Deadline (approx.)
22 November
Application Fee (approx.)
CAD 100 - 225
Apply Through
OUAC 105
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic (UG / Master)
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6.5 (approx.) |
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IELTS (MBA)
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7.0 (approx.) |
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TOEFL iBT (UG / Master)
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83 (approx.) |
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PTE Academic
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59 (approx.) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 100 - 225
Avg Scholarship
CAD 3,000 - 6,000 (approx.)
Career Outcomes
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 553
Business School — Lazaridis
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Notable Alumni
Carolyn A. Wilkins (Bank of Canada deputy governor)
Paul Heinbecker (UN ambassador)
Campus & Location
Laurier's main campus is in uptown Waterloo, Ontario, next to the University of Waterloo, with campuses in Brantford (heritage buildings) and Milton (opened 2024).
Campus Details
Waterloo
(main)
Brantford
Milton
(2024)
Campus Forecast
Summer high approx. 26 C
Winter high approx. -3 C
Snow Dec-Mar
Student Life & Housing
Housing
First-year residence
Waterloo rentals
Dining
Residence dining
Health & Wellness
UHIP insurance
Activities & Clubs
Golden Hawks varsity
Business co-op
Student clubs
Diversity & Demographics
Undergraduates
About 20,700
Postgraduates
About 2,200
Cost Deep-Dive
UG Tuition (Intl, approx.)
CAD 34,880 - 42,220 / year
Graduate (Intl, approx.)
CAD 22,000 - 56,000 / year
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Work rights
24 hrs/week off-campus
Intakes & Deadlines
Laurier admits mainly in September, with some January and May starts. Agent-listed deadlines are about 1 April (Fall) and 22 November (Winter); apply earlier through OUAC for business and computer science.
Scholarships at Wilfrid Laurier University - WLU
3 scholarships available
Bachelor's
CAD 3,000 one-time (approx.)
International High Achiever Scholarship
All Levels
CAD 500 - 5,000 (approx.)
Inspiring Lives Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 with programme subjects (about 70-80%, approx.). IELTS 6.5 (approx.). Degrees: 4 years (5 with co-op).
Postgraduate
Bachelor's (B / approx. 70%+). IELTS 6.5; MBA 7.0 (approx.). Master's: 1-2 years.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (UG / Master)
6.5 (approx.)IELTS (MBA)
7.0 (approx.)TOEFL iBT (UG / Master)
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on wlu.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
5
Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
6
Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Laurier's main campus is in uptown Waterloo, Ontario, next to the University of Waterloo, with campuses in Brantford (heritage buildings) and Milton (opened 2024).
Bachelor's
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Wilfrid Laurier University - WLU
📍 Waterloo
Bachelor's
Bachelor of Business Administration (Co-op)
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📍 Waterloo
Bachelor's
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Wilfrid Laurier University - WLU
📍 Waterloo
Bachelor's
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Master's
2
Wilfrid Laurier University - WLU
📍 Waterloo
Master's
Master of Applied Computing
Wilfrid Laurier University - WLU
📍 Waterloo
Master's
MBA (Lazaridis)
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