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At Wilfrid Laurier University, we’re all about community. We care about the different stories and backgrounds that make us all unique, and we see community as the thread that ties us all together. Bring your culture and unique identity to your university education – all while you experience Canadian traditions and culture.

CANADA IS #1 IN THE WORLD for quality of life. Explore its diverse geography, cities and cultures.*

96% OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS in Canada recommend Canada as a study destination. **

IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS Laurier graduates are eligible to apply for a Canadian post-graduation work permit.*U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT, BEST COUNTRIES 2020 **CANADIAN BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

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Laurier is inspiring the world’s future leaders, researchers, business owners and changemakers.

For more than 100 years, Laurier has been a premier destination for students who excel outside the classroom as much as they do inside it. Our students use their university education to build knowledge and experience that improves society, so that they can make a difference in their communities.


#1 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY for Course Instructors.

MACLEAN’S UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2020

80+ UNDERGRADUATE traditional and innovative programs.

25 RESEARCH centres and institutes.

105,000+ ALUMNI living in 100+ countries around the world.

“Laurier’s identity is about educating the whole student. You can get a fantastic degree at universities across the country, but

Laurier has a very distinctive and earned reputation for learning both in and beyond the classroom that focuses on the whole person. That strength defines our student experience. And we don’t just say that – students tell us that. It’s why they come here.”

DAVID MCMURRAY, RETIRED VICE-PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, 1997-2020

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Our commitment to you.

8% INTERNATIONAL STUDENT POPULATION Small enough to receive personalized support, large enough to meet other international students.

As an international student, you bring new perspectives, experiences and goals that make the Laurier Golden Hawk community better. And it’s something we value.

In exchange, you receive specialized services and supports just for international students. Your needs and wants are different, which is why we have dedicated staff and spaces to help you know and feel you belong here.

HALL OF NATIONS We celebrate student diversity on our Waterloo and Brantford campuses by displaying the flags of the many nations Laurier international students call home.

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A truly Canadian university experience demonstrates the values and inclusive community that Canada is known for. Laurier is:

A support system. Laurier International is a dedicated resource on campus for international student services. It’s a support network for your growth and development. Drop in at Laurier International to connect with other students, talk to an international student advisor or just to study.

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A celebration of diversity. Celebrate and share your culture with other students. Attend events like Lunar New Year, Diwali and the annual Multicultural Gala. You’ll also learn about Canadian culture during holiday events, outdoor excursions and field trips in the community.

A place to belong. Attend events that are planned specifically to help you meet other international and Canadian students, helping you to feel at home in Canada and at Laurier.

A welcoming community. Laurier promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in every part of your student experience, and we’re committed to recognizing the value and dignity of each and every student, employee and faculty member.

“Laurier International helped me by organizing different events that introduced me to new people, cultures and

things. Laurier International has become a family for me, which has made my four-year journey feel like an adventure on which I am not alone. Laurier has become my home away from home.”

GURSIMAR S., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INDIA

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Your international student experience.

Get the education and experience you need to succeed in all aspects of life – along with supportive staff, faculty and services that are there for you from the moment you accept your offer to the day you graduate and beyond.

Work hard in the classroom but take advantage of the learning opportunities that can happen outside it, like co-op, volunteering, employment opportunities and travelling abroad.

Discover the many ways to get involved with the Laurier community. You’ll grow personally and professionally and make lifelong friends with students from Canada and around the world.


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We represent the purple and gold on the field, from the bleachers and in everything else we do. Laurier has one of Canada’s most active student unions with more than 200 student-led clubs.

Every Golden Hawk has a story about staff and faculty who supported them and made a difference in their university career. Student success is our number one priority.

Our community is large enough for you to explore your passions and interests but small enough that you’ll always see a familiar face.

You aren’t a degree, a number, or a piece of paper. We care about developing you academically, professionally and personally. Your years at Laurier will give you an exceptional university experience and prepare you for what’s next.

#1 IN STUDENT SATISFACTION out of all Canadian universities.

Four years in a row

#1 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY for Extracurricular Activities.

#1 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY for Student Life Staff.

MACLEAN’S UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2020

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Graduate career-ready. Laurier will prepare you to succeed in a world where jobs, professions and industries are constantly being redefined. You need to be adaptable, resilient and ready to make a difference. That’s why every aspect of your student experience at Laurier helps you to build your career.

Graduate with practical, hands-on experience that sets you apart from the rest.

International career consultant Jessie Eulenberg and Tino N., Computer Science & Psychology, Zimbabwe.

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Build your resumé from day 1. Our approach to teaching connects classroom learning to the world around you, providing you with both the theory and experience you need to succeed. Hands-on learning opportunities complement your academic courses and are embedded in every program, ensuring you graduate with relevant experience.

GAIN PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE THROUGH: • Community workplace projects and placements • Co-op • Coursework • International Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP) • On-campus jobs • Residence activities • The Students’ Union • Volunteer experiences • And more

Communicate why you stand out. Your student experiences equip you with the skills employers want. Capture your hands-on learning experiences in your Laurier Experience Record, an official and interactive record that you can share with employers alongside your resumé. It’s the first of its kind in Canada.

Receive personalized career support. Your career goals are important to us. Learn more about career options in Canada and around the world through workshops, panel discussions and work experience programs, and get personalized advice from our international career consultant.

Prepare for work in Canada. Canada’s post-graduation work permit allows eligible Laurier graduates to work in Canada and gain valuable work experience. Work obtained through the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program may help support an application to become a permanent resident in Canada.

94.5% OF 2019 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES secured employment or went on to postgraduate studies.

Graduates get hired!

JOB FAIRS Laurier’s career and job fairs are the largest of their kind in Canada.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Transform your idea into an enterprise through Laurier’s startup incubators.

ACCESS TO RESEARCH Work as a research assistant or conduct research under faculty supervision.


“My Laurier education was one of the most defining experiences of my life. My degree equipped me with the essential skills

I needed to excel in the classroom, workplace and community. I graduated with a deep understanding of myself and a broadened perspective of the world. These attributes prepared me for my first job after graduation, where I served as the first international student president and CEO of the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union. Now I’m completing my Master of Business Administration and working as a technical account manager.”

TARIQUE P., ALUMNI, BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY ’18, JAMAICA

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Sample work-study co-op schedules.

Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science Programs

TERM Fall Winter Spring

Year 1 Study Study Break

Year 2 Study Study Work


Year 4 Study Study

Business Administration and Economics Programs




Year 3 Study Work Study

Year 4 Work Study Study

Some Business students are able to complete an eight-month work term at the end of their second year from May to December.

Double Degrees with the University of Waterloo





Year 4 Work or Study

Work or Study Study

Year 5 Work or Study Study Study

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Students must complete three work terms and can complete an optional fourth work term in their fifth year, followed by a study term.

User Experience Design and Computer Science: Professional Experience Program





Year 4 Work

Year 5 Study Study

Students complete a 12-16 month work term.

“ I completed all the career-focused

workshops, which were quite helpful. I was able to make sure my resumé was strong and the mock interview process taught me how to perform well in a real interview.”

ANDREA M., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MALAYSIA

“Co-op is an amazing opportunity to gain

skills on the job and find out what jobs you might be interested in for a career after graduation. I would recommend co-op to anyone looking to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities available after graduation.”

CAROLYN S., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BERMUDA

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Learn and earn.

Apply your skills, passion and education in a business or organization through co-op. Make an impact while you create business connections that lead to rewarding results. You’ll graduate with a competitive edge, practical work experience on your resumé and be well on your way to achieving success in whatever you choose to do next.

CANADA’S LARGEST business degree co-op program.

99.8% EMPLOYMENT RATE for Business and Economics co-op work terms.

FALL 2019/WINTER 2020

AVERAGE WEEKLY SALARY $639-$688 CAD for Arts and Science programs.

$732-$894 CAD for Business and Economics programs.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES 70% of Business and Economics co-op jobs are in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

How co-op works. • Get paid while working full time for 12 to 16 weeks during your co-op

work terms. • Alternate school and work terms, typically working two, three or four

co-op work terms throughout your program. • Get assistance with career planning, job search and interview preparation. • Apply to co-op job postings and attend interviews.

Does your program offer co-op? We have more than 50 undergraduate programs that offer co-op. You apply for co-op after first year, unless you’re in a double-degree program or Business Technology Management, then you’re automatically eligible for co-op. Double-degree programs with the University of Waterloo require that you complete co-op as part of your degree requirements.

Competitive admission into co-op. Admission is based on grades, work experience, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and an interview with the Co-op Office for the following programs. You apply after first year.

• Business Administration • All Economics programs • All Faculty of Arts programs* • All Faculty of Science programs • User Experience Design

*Excludes International Education Studies.

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We know you can only do your best when you’re

feeling your best, so we offer resources for every dimension

of wellness. Our staff are professional, compassionate

and provide respectful personal care.

We use personalized mental wellness supports to respond

to the unique needs of students. We provide confidential, culturally sensitive programs to all students,

including online support offered in multiple languages.

Licensed health care professionals provide physical

health services right on campus. Our state-of-the-

art fitness and recreational facilities offer individual, group

and sport exercise programs.

University is a different learning environment with new expectations. The Laurier 101 program introduces you to our academic and accessible

learning supports. Accessing support, such as academic advising, is an ongoing process that will

help you achieve your academic goals.

Our team of international student advisors are here to help you with your academic and cultural adjustment to Canada. They also support you with immigration needs and can answer questions about daily life in your new country, like how to get a bank account.

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“ Laurier provided me with lots of assistance. The Career Centre helped me find a job, the

residence staff helped me find a place to live for second year and my professors were super nice. One professor helped me with life decisions and another professor was like an advisor to me.”

MEHRAN R., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BANGLADESH

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Welcome home.

#1 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY for Residence Living.

2020 MACLEAN’S UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

MEAL PLAN REQUIRED

LIVING OFF CAMPUS? Receive academic, personal and social supports through Laurier Off-Campus University Students.

Residence provides that extra care and support to help you feel at home, where live-in staff and upper-year students are committed to your personal growth and safety.

It’s more than a place to eat and sleep – you’ll meet people who share your commitment to making the most of their university experience and form lifelong friendships.

Meal plans. WATERLOO CAMPUS MEAL PLANS Enjoy a variety of fresh and convenient options in our food court, coffee shops and the Fresh Food Company, our all-you-care-to-enjoy dining hall, where you have access to healthy menu items that fit your dietary and nutritional needs.

BRANTFORD CAMPUS MEAL PLANS All residences on the Brantford campus are apartment-style, which means you’ll have your own kitchen. Use your Convenience Plan to buy groceries, grab a coffee on campus or eat at various food establishments in downtown Brantford.


My new room


SAMPLE FLOOR PLANS Sample dormitory-style.

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Sample apartment-style.

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You belong here.

WATERLOO CAMPUS 16,500+ students

BRANTFORD CAMPUS 3,200+ students


Laurier’s Waterloo and Brantford campuses are on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnawbe and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

Laurier is a safe and welcoming university to call home, located on two campuses in southwestern Ontario, Canada. No matter which campus you attend, you’ll receive the welcoming, student-focused experience that we’re known for. Supporting your personal and academic success is at the heart of everything we do.

1:25 FACULTY TO STUDENT RATIO

SAFE AND SECURE Laurier has a safe-walk home service, campus security app and special constables.

10 MINUTES to walk across our campuses.

Our campuses. THE WATERLOO CAMPUS is tucked into about one city block, so you’re steps away from your classes, food and your new favourite study spot. Outside of campus, it’s a student-friendly city full of entertainment options, cultural celebrations and a thriving tech sector.

THE BRANTFORD CAMPUS is woven into the downtown core of Brantford, where historical buildings have been transformed into modern student spaces. Enjoy the city’s strong arts and culture scene, world-class trails and access to the scenic Grand River.


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Waterloo campus.

TECHNOLOGY HUB Waterloo Region is part of the second-largest technology cluster in North America.

TORONTO-WATERLOO REGION CORRIDOR

1 IN 8 IMMIGRANTS living in Waterloo Region moved to Canada between 2011 and 2016.

2016 REGION OF WATERLOO CENSUS

NEW LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT system makes it easier than ever to get around to shop, dine out and have fun.

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“ At Laurier, we strive for excellence academically, but at the same time, we focus on our campus involvement, too. We are a

community; everyone on campus belongs somewhere and no one is left out.”

TEDDY Z., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, CHINA

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RESIDENCE BUILDINGS

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LAURIER INTERNATIONAL

TECHNOLOGY HUB Waterloo Region is part of the second-largest technology cluster in North America.

TORONTO-WATERLOO REGION CORRIDOR

1 IN 8 IMMIGRANTS living in Waterloo Region moved to Canada between 2011 and 2016.

2016 REGION OF WATERLOO CENSUS

NEW LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT system makes it easier than ever to get around to shop, dine out and have fun.

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Brantford campus.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED Campus is interwoven into the downtown core, so you’re close to classes, residence and amenities.

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES Brantford’s world-class trails, local history and cultural celebrations mean there’s always something to see and do.

GROWING CAMPUS The One Market expansion doubled the footprint of the Brantford campus in 2019.

“Brantford is a lovely city where everyone makes an effort to be friendly. It’s a small campus so you get to see familiar faces

around and have more chances of making friends. The classes are also small, so you get more out of your lectures and really get to know your professors.”

MITCHELL E., CRIMINOLOGY, NIGERIA

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Admission requirements. You must meet your program’s specific admission requirements (see pages 24-26) in addition to your curriculum-specific requirements.

We accept all curriculums for admission consideration. If you don’t see your curriculum here, visit our website to find your specific admission requirements at wlu.ca/international/admissions.

AMERICAN CURRICULUM ACT and SAT scores are not required. You may choose to submit your test score for admission consideration.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES You may receive transfer credit (up to six courses) for AP exams at a minimum grade of four. We require official college board test results for your transfer credit assessment.

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE) • General Certificate of Education or equivalent. • Minimum of two A-level subjects. • Three GCSE subjects, or two when three A-level subjects

are presented. • Two AS-level courses may be substituted for one A-level

course, except where a specific A-level course is required.

Transfer credit is considered for A-level courses with a minimum final grade of B, subject to program applicability.

CAMBRIDGE PRE-U • Minimum overall grade of Merit 2. • Minimum of Merit 3 in required courses.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) • IB Diploma including bonus points. • Passing grades in at least six subjects, three of which

must be HL. • Required courses at a minimum score of 3 unless

otherwise stated. • If you are taking IB courses along with another curriculum,

we assess your application based on your entire academic record.

You may receive transfer credit (up to six courses) depending on your program. HL courses must be at a minimum score of 5 and Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay each at B to be eligible for transfer credit.

Supplemental application. APPLICANT BACKGROUND SUMMARY (ABS) FORM If your average is below the minimum requirement for your program, your extracurricular information could help you gain admission. Submit this online form after you apply to Laurier.

SPECIAL CASE AND EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES If recent or present circumstances have impacted your ability to achieve a strong academic standing, email a personal statement to [email protected]. It is your decision to disclose any supporting details.

Admission decisions. We reserve the right to consider additional academic information, which may impact the status of your application, including but not limited to repeated courses, consistency of academic performance, and when and where courses and/or tests were completed.

TIMING OF OFFERS We must receive your required documents before we can assess your application. An admission decision is typically made within three to four weeks of a completed application, or longer for competitive programs.

REPEATED COURSES POLICY If you are applying to a program in the Faculty of Science or the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, we consider repeated courses when calculating your admission average. We use a weighted average of your first and latest course attempts for required courses only. If you repeat a course that isn’t required for admission, we use your highest grade. For all other programs and faculties, we use your highest grade in any repeated courses.

ALTERNATE OFFERS AND WAIT LISTS You will automatically be considered for admission to an alternate program if you aren’t eligible for your program of choice. We may use wait lists for competitive programs. If you are placed on a wait list, you’ll also receive an offer of admission to an alternate program.

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English language requirement. You must show evidence of your English proficiency if your first language is not English. Submit an English-language test score, show us you have studied in an English-language school system for three years or register for the Laurier English & Academic Foundation (LEAF) program. To enrol in the LEAF program, you must have a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent. Learn more at wlu.ca/english-proficiency.

MINIMUM ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SCORES

LANGUAGE TEST MINIMUM SCORE

TOEFL IBT Test of English as a Foreign Language

83 overall 20 in each component

IELTS International English Language Testing System

6.5 overall 6.0 in each band

CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Test

70 overall 60 in each band

PTE ACADEMIC Pearson Test of English Academic

59 overall

CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH C1 Advanced

176 overall

Laurier’s institution code is 0893.

CONDITIONAL OFFERS OF ADMISSION If you do not meet the English language requirement, you may receive an offer of admission with a condition to provide evidence of your English proficiency.

Laurier English & Academic Foundation program. The Laurier English & Academic Foundation (LEAF) program is an academic English program designed to prepare you for success in university. You begin at a LEAF program level according to your most recent English-language test score. Learn more at wlu.ca/leaf.

LEAF LEVELS

IELTS TOEFL CAEL LEAF LEVEL

6.0 65 60 5

5.5 50 50 4

5.0 35 40 3

All accepted English-language tests can be used to determine at what level you’ll start your LEAF program studies. Email [email protected].

PREPARE FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS LEAF program graduates have a higher grade point average in their first year than international students who do not take the LEAF program. This is because the LEAF program prepares you for Laurier’s academic expectations in addition to helping you improve your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

LEAF PROGRAM STRUCTURE There are two 14-week terms (fall and winter) and two eight-week intensive terms (spring and summer) in the LEAF program each calendar year. The 14-week terms are the same length as our fall and winter undergraduate terms, allowing you to interact with both domestic and international students at Laurier while you experience university life in Canada. In LEAF Level 5, you also complete an academic course for credit.

Winter Term: January – April

Spring Term: April – June

Summer Term: June – August

Fall Term: September – December

LEAF PROGRAM FEES FOR 2021

TERM LEVELS 3 AND 4 LEVEL 5

Spring and Summer $4,220 $5,052

Fall and Winter $6,232 $7,034

All fees are listed in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Level 5 fees include the tuition fee for one academic course for credit.

“I chose Laurier because I was able to study in the LEAF program. I liked the LEAF program because it helped me get used to education in Canada and improve my

English before starting my first year. Through the LEAF program, I learned what to expect from university courses and my professors, so I felt more confident when I started my undergraduate studies.”

MARIA ALEJANDRA V., BIOLOGY, COLOMBIA

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P r o g rams. Choose a career field that you love.

Then choose a program that will get you there.

ARTS & CULTURE

� Ancient Studies � Anthropology � Archaeology & Heritage Studies � Arts Degree and Master’s Degree � Communication Studies � Cultural Studies � Digital Media & Journalism � English � Film Studies � French � Languages � Medieval & Medievalism Studies � Music � Music – Community Music � Religion & Culture � Spanish

BUSINESS & FINANCE

� Business Administration � Business and Computer Science � Business and Financial Mathematics � Business and Mathematics � Business Technology Management � Communication Studies � Economics � Economics & Accounting � Economics & Financial Management � Financial Mathematics � Health Administration

COMMUNITY SERVICES & EDUCATION

� Christian Studies & Global Citizenship � Global Studies � Human Rights & Human Diversity � Humanities with Leadership Foundations � Indigenous Studies � International Education Studies � Kinesiology � Music � Music – Community Music � Policing � Psychology � Social Work � Sociology � Women & Gender Studies � Youth & Children’s Studies

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

� Anthropology � Applied Water Science � Archaeology & Heritage Studies � Environmental Science � Environmental Studies � Indigenous Studies � Geography � Global Studies � Human Rights & Human Diversity � North American Studies � Political Science

GOVERNMENT & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

� Business Administration � Christian Studies & Global Citizenship � Criminology � Economics � French � Global Studies � Health Administration � History � Human Rights & Human Diversity � Humanities with Leadership Foundations � Indigenous Studies � International Education Studies � Languages � North American Studies � Philosophy � Political Science � Religion & Culture � Spanish

LAW & LAW ENFORCEMENT

� Criminology � Digital Media & Journalism � Human Rights & Human Diversity � Law Degree and Arts Degree � Law Degree and Science Degree � Law & Society � Philosophy � Policing � Policing & Psychology � Political Science � Psychology

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

� Ancient Studies � Archaeology & Heritage Studies � Digital Media & Journalism � Communication Studies � English � Film Studies � Game Design & Development � Medieval & Medievalism Studies � Music � Music – Community Music � User Experience Design

MEDICINE & HEALTH

� Biochemistry & Biotechnology � Biology � Chemistry � Chemistry & Physics � Community Health � Computer Science & Psychology � Data Science � Health Administration � Health Sciences � Honours Science � Kinesiology

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

� Biochemistry & Biotechnology � Biology � Chemistry � Chemistry & Mathematics � Chemistry & Physics � Community Health � Computer Science � Computer Science & Physics � Computer Science & Psychology � Data Science � Game Design & Development � Health Administration � Health Sciences � Honours Science � Kinesiology � Mathematics � Physics � User Experience Design

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International Admission Requirements COMPETITIVE REFERS TO THE MEAN ENTRANCE AVERAGE OF LAST YEAR’S ADMITTED STUDENTS.

PROGRAM CAMPUS AND DEGREE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Grades are shown on the Canadian grading scale. All required courses must be at a minimum of 60% or C- unless otherwise stated.

IB REQUIREMENTS All required courses must be HL or SL at a minimum of 3. SL Applications and Interpretation not accepted, unless otherwise stated.

GCE REQUIREMENTS All programs require GCSE English at C/4 or A-level English at D unless otherwise stated. All required A-level courses must be at a minimumof D unless otherwise stated.

LAZARIDIS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Business Administration

Concentrate in: Accounting, Business and Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Insurance and Risk Management, International Business, Marketing, Marketing Communications or Supply Chain Management.

WATERLOO CAMPUS BBA

English at 70% or B-; Math at 70% or B-

Competitive Admission Range: Low 90s or A+

English at 4; Math at 4

Competitive IB Score: 34

GCSE English at B/5 or A-level English at C; A-level Math at C

Competitive Overall Average: A*

Business Administration and Computer Science Double Degree

Automatically eligible to participate in co-op.

WATERLOO CAMPUS BBA AND BSC

English at 70% or B-; Math at 75% or B




GCSE English at B/5 or A-level English at C; A-level Math at B


Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (University of Waterloo) Double Degree

Co-op required – automatic entry.

WATERLOO CAMPUS BBA AND BCS

English at 80% or A-; Math at 90% or A+

Competitive Admission Range: Mid 90s or A+



GCSE English at A/7 or A-level English at B; A-level Math at A*


Business Administration and Financial Mathematics Double Degree

Automatically eligible to participate in co-op.

WATERLOO CAMPUS BBA AND BA

English at 70% or B-; Math at 80% or A-




GCSE English at B/5 or A-level English at C; A-level Math at A


Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (University of Waterloo) Double Degree

Co-op required – automatic entry.

WATERLOO CAMPUS BBA AND BMATH

English at 80% or A-; Math at 85% or A

Competitive Admission Range: Mid 90s or A+



GCSE English at A/7 or A-level English at B; A-level Math at A*


Business Technology Management

Automatically eligible to participate in co-op. BRANTFORD CAMPUS BBTM


Competitive Admission Range: Mid 80s or A




Competitive Overall Average: A

Economics, Economics & Accounting, Economics & Financial Management

WATERLOO CAMPUS BA


Competitive Admission Range: High 80s or A





FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Applied Water Science WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Biology; Chemistry at 70% or B-; English; Math at 70% or B-

Competitive Admission Range: Low 80s or A-

Biology at 4; Chemistry at 4; English at 4; Math at 4


A-level Biology at C; A-level Chemistry at C; English; A-levelMath at C


Biochemistry & Biotechnology WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Biology; Chemistry at 70% or B-; English; Math


Biology; Chemistry at 4; Math


A-level Biology; A-level Chemistryat C; English; A-level Math


Biology WATERLOO CAMPUS BA

Biology at 70% or B-; English


Biology at 4; English


A-level Biology at C; English


Biology, Biology & Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics, Biology & Psychology

WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Biology at 70% or B-; Chemistry; English; Math


Biology at 4; Chemistry; English; Math


A-level Biology at C; A-level Chemistry; English; A-level Math


Chemistry WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Chemistry at 70% or B-; English; Math


Chemistry at 4; English; Math


A-level Chemistry at C; English;A-level Math


Chemistry & Mathematics WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Chemistry at 70% or B-; English; Math


Chemistry at 4; English at 4; Math at 4


A-level Chemistry at C; English;A-level Math


Chemistry & Physics WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Chemistry at 75% or B; English; Math at 75% or B


Chemistry at 4; English at 4; Math at 4


A-level Chemistry at B; English;A-level Math at B


Computer Science‡ WATERLOO CAMPUS BA

English; Math


English; Math


English; A-level Math


Computer Science WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

English; Math; One of Chemistry or Physics


English; Math; One of Chemistry or Physics recommended


English; A-level Math; One of A-level Chemistry or Physics recommended


Computer Science & Physics WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC





English; A-level Math; One of A-level Chemistry or Physics


‡ THIS PROGRAM MUST BE COMBINED WITH ANOTHER BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSGrades are shown on the Canadian grading scale. All required courses must be at a minimum of 60% or C- unless otherwise stated.

IB REQUIREMENTSAll required courses must be HL or SL at a minimum of 3. SL Applications and Interpretation not accepted, unless otherwise stated.

GCE REQUIREMENTSAll programs require GCSEEnglish at C/4 or A-level English at D unless otherwise stated. All required A-level courses must be at a minimumof D unless otherwise stated.

International Admission Requirements COMPETITIVE REFERS TO THE MEAN ENTRANCE AVERAGE OF LAST YEAR’S ADMITTED STUDENTS.‡ THIS PROGRAM MUST BE COMBINED WITH ANOTHER BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR.

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Computer Science & Psychology WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

English; Math; One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics


English; Math; One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics recommended


English; A-level Math; One of A-level Biology, Chemistry orPhysics recommended


Data Science WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

English at 70% or B-; Math at 80% or A




GCSE English at B/5 or A-level English at C; A-level Math at A


Environmental Science WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Biology at 70% or B-; Chemistry; English; Math


Biology at 4; Chemistry; English; Math


A-level Biology at C; A-level Chemistry; English; A-level Math


Financial Mathematics WATERLOO CAMPUS BA

English; Math at 75% or B


English; Math at 4


English; A-level Math at B


Financial Mathematics WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

English; Math at 75% or B; One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics


English; Math at 4; One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics


English; A-level Math at B; One of A-level Biology, Chemistry or Physics


Health Sciences WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Biology; Chemistry; English; Math




A-level Biology; A-level Chemistry; English; A-level Math


Honours Science WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC





A-Level Biology; A-Level Chemistry; English; A-Level Math


Kinesiology WATERLOO CAMPUS BKIN

Biology at 70% or B-; English; Math


Biology at 4; English; Math (any HL or SL math accepted)


A-level Biology at C; English; GCSE Math at D/3 or A-levelMath at D


Law Degree (University of Sussex, UK) and Science Degree

Available with Honours Science.

WATERLOO CAMPUS LLB AND BSC

Biology; Chemistry; English at 70% or B-; Math


Biology; Chemistry; English at 4; Math


A-Level Biology; A-Level Chemistry; GCSE English at B/5or A-level English at C; A-LevelMath


Mathematics WATERLOO CAMPUS BA

English; Math


English; Math


English; A-level Math


Mathematics, Computer Science & Mathematics WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC





English; A-level Math; One of A-level Biology, Chemistry orPhysics


Physics WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC





English; A-level Math; One of A-level Chemistry or Physics


Psychology, Policing & Psychology BRANTFORD OR WATERLOO BA

English; Math


English; Math (any HL or SL math accepted)


English; GCSE Math at D/3 or A-level Math at D


Psychology WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

Biology; English; Math


Biology; English; Math


A-level Biology; English; A-levelMath


FACULTY OF ARTS, FACULTY OF LIBERAL ARTS AND FACULTY OF HUMAN & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Arts Degree and Master’s Degree

Available with English, History and Political Science. WATERLOO CAMPUS BA AND MASTER’S

English at 75% or B


English at 4


GCSE English at B/5 or A-level English at C


Ancient Studies, Anthropology‡, Archaeology & Heritage Studies, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies‡, English, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, French, Geography, Global Studies, History, Languages, Medieval & Medievalism Studies‡, North American Studies‡, Philosophy, Policing‡, Political Science, Religion & Culture, Sociology, Spanish, Women & Gender Studies‡

WATERLOO CAMPUS BA

English


English


English



ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSGrades are shown on the Canadian grading scale. All required courses must be at a minimum of 60% or C- unless otherwise stated.

IB REQUIREMENTS GCE REQUIREMENTSAll programs require GCSEEnglish at C/4 or A-level English at D unless otherwise stated. All required A-level courses must be at a minimumof D unless otherwise stated.


Community Health, Criminology, English, Health Administration, History, Human Rights & Human Diversity, Humanities with Leadership Foundations, Indigenous Studies‡, Law & Society, Policing‡, Youth & Children’s Studies

BRANTFORD CAMPUS BA

English


English


English


Community Health BRANTFORD CAMPUS BASC





A-level Biology; A-level Chemistry; English; A-level Math


Digital Media & Journalism BRANTFORD CAMPUS BA

English at 75% or B


English at 4




Game Design & Development BRANTFORD CAMPUS BFAA

English at 70% or B-


English at 4




Geography, Archaeology & Heritage Studies and Geography, Geography with Environmental Science Option, Geography & Geomatics

WATERLOO CAMPUS BSC

English; Math; Two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics


English; Math; Two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics


English; A-level Math; Two of A-level Biology, Chemistry or Physics


International Education Studies WATERLOO CAMPUS BA



English at 4


GCSE English at B/5 or A-Level English at C


Law Degree (University of Sussex, UK) and Arts Degree (Laurier)

Available with Criminology, Human Rights & Human Diversity, Humanities with Leadership Foundations and Law & Society.

BRANTFORD CAMPUS LLB AND BA



English at 4




Law Degree (University of Sussex, UK) and Arts Degree (Laurier)

Available with Philosophy and Political Science.

WATERLOO CAMPUS LLB AND BA



English at 4




User Experience Design BRANTFORD CAMPUS BDES



English at 4




FACULTY OF MUSIC

Music

Concentrate in: Composition; Integrated Musical Arts; Music Education; Music History, Theory and Critical Analysis; Self-Directed Studies; or Performance.

WATERLOO CAMPUS BMUS

English; successful audition; theory and ear-training test; interview; reference letter; and optional portfolio submission of original compositions/recordings.

Competitive Admission Range: 75% or B

English


English

Competitive Overall Average: B

Music – Community Music WATERLOO CAMPUS BMUS

English; successful audition; theory and ear-training test; interview; reference letter; and optional portfolio submission of original compositions/recordings.

Competitive Admission Range: 75% or B

English


English

Competitive Overall Average: B

Music Therapy WATERLOO CAMPUS BMT

Must be registered in Laurier’s Bachelor of Music program; high standing in music and psychology courses; evidence of strong interpersonal skills; interview with music therapy coordinator; and audition.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

Social Work BRANTFORD CAMPUS BSW

English


English


English


MARTIN LUTHER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Christian Studies & Global Citizenship WATERLOO CAMPUS BA

English


English


English


All required courses must be HL or SL at a minimum of 3. SL Applications and Interpretation not accepted, unless otherwise stated.

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Tuition and finances.

Getting a university education is an investment in your future. We want to invest in you also. We take financial health seriously and equip students with sound financial knowledge and resources. There are many funding opportunities available for your first year of university and after.

How to calculate your expenses. These are the estimated expenses for two terms. To determine your personalized estimate, research your expenses including housing, food and tuition at wlu.ca/international/tuition.

ACADEMIC EXPENSES

Tuition1 $27,860–$31,930

Student Fees2 $2,051–$2,285

Textbooks and Supplies $1,000

Subtotal $30,911–$35,215

PERSONAL EXPENSES

Residence

Waterloo Campus $5,423–$9,141

Brantford Campus $7,034–$7,538

Meal Plans and Food

Waterloo Campus $2,307– $5,985

Brantford Campus $840

Groceries3 $2,400

Subtotal $10,130–$14,123

Total $41,041–$49,338

1. International tuition fees. International tuition fees for double-degree programs

with the University of Waterloo are $41,850 for BBA and BMath and $57,462 for

BBA and BCS.

2. Includes a mandatory $720 fee for participation in the University Health

Insurance Plan (UHIP).

3. Students living in an apartment-style residence should budget for groceries.

NOTES ON EXPENSES All fees are listed in Canadian dollars and are based on 2020-21 fees. Fees are

subject to increase for 2021-22.

Our investment in you.

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS We automatically assess you for an entrance scholarship when you apply to Laurier. Entrance scholarships are based on your final grades and no application is required. See wlu.ca/scholarships for the latest information.

UPPER-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS In your upper years, you will automatically be considered for in-course scholarships based on the grade point average (GPA) of your Laurier courses from the previous academic year. In-course scholarships begin at a GPA of 10.0 (approximately 80%) and above. You could receive between $500 and $1,500 CAD annually.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Some scholarships and awards are available specifically for international students, including: • Farouk & Dawn Ahamed International Student Scholarship• The Walter Metzger Memorial Bursary Fund• Students’ Union International Student Awards• Inspiring Lives Scholarships

INSPIRING LIVES SCHOLARSHIPS Several scholarships are awarded each year to incoming international students who inspire lives of leadership and purpose in their communities and through extracurricular activities.

COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Every year, you can apply for competitive scholarships, awards and bursaries by completing an online student profile about yourself. Awards are granted based on the information you provide, including your interests, involvement, financial need, academic achievement and more. The application process begins in June.

http://wlu.ca/international/tuition

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COMPETITIVE TUITION RATES Canada’s tuition fees are some of the lowest in English-speaking countries.

CANADIAN BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

WORK PART TIME You can work up to 20 hours per week while studying full time.

Financial wellness supports.

MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Dollars & Sense is a financial literacy program that teaches you how to manage your finances and stick to a budget. Gain essential knowledge on budgeting, responsible credit use, affordable healthy eating and filing your taxes. You can earn a Money Management Certificate by attending Dollars & Sense workshops.

FINANCIAL LITERACY SPECIALIST Our specialist meets with students one-to-one to create a personalized budget. Regular review and revision of your budget will help you achieve your financial goals.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Laurier’s Career Centre helps you search for and apply to jobs on and off campus. In addition, the International Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP) provides a limited number of part-time jobs for international students on the Waterloo and Brantford campuses.

EMERGENCY FUNDING Students can access emergency counselling and financial support through the Dean of Students’ offices.

How to start your financial plan.

Identify your short- and long-term goals.

Calculate your expenses.

Create a budget – either monthly or by term depending on your finances and lifestyle.

Review and revise your budget regularly. This will help you stay within your budget and help you identify new financial goals.

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How to apply.

We want you to join our community. Applications are facilitated online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). After you apply, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your next steps. We’ll keep you informed along your whole applicant journey.

APPLICATION DEADLINES September 2021 Admission • Apply by April 1, 2021. • Submit your required documents by May 12, 2021.

January 2021 Admission • Apply by Nov. 18, 2020. • Submit your required documents by Dec. 1, 2020.

APPLICANT RESOURCES Meet with a Recruiter: wlu.ca/international/recruiters

Webinar Series: wlu.ca/laurierathome

Our Programs: wlu.ca/programs

Virtual Tours: wlu.ca/virtual-experience

TRANSFER APPLICANTS If you previously attended another postsecondary institution, send us a course description and syllabus for each university course you have taken to be assessed for possible transfer credit. Email these documents to [email protected].

STUDY PERMITS In order to study in Canada, you need a study permit that contains Laurier’s designated learning number: O19395164307. You may also need a visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada. If so, this will be issued as part of your study permit application. Learn more at cic.gc.ca.

http://wlu.ca/international/recruiters

http://wlu.ca/laurierathome

http://wlu.ca/programs

http://wlu.ca/virtual-experience


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TRANSCRIPTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS We communicate what documents we need to review your application after you apply, which includes evidence of your English proficiency if your first language is not English.

You may be required to submit additional supporting documents at our discretion, including academic or English-language tests. For descriptions of these documents, visit wlu.ca/admissions/documents. Laurier reserves the right to request that official documents be validated through World Education Services (WES).


Application checklist

Submit your application.

Apply as soon as possible to allow enough time for your application to be processed.

Apply at ouac.on.ca.

CHECK YOUR EMAIL Your confirmation of application email contains

your login information for LORIS (Laurier’s Online Registration & Information System).

A current Laurier student will contact you to see if you have questions.

Submit your documents.

Supporting documents are submitted electronically using LORIS.

UPLOAD YOUR TRANSCRIPTS Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript (in English) that shows your current course

enrolment and grades to date.

SUBMIT THE APPLICANT BACKGROUND SUMMARY FORM

Submit this online form in LORIS within two weeks of applying.

Accept your offer.

Confirm your offer by June 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET (unless another date is noted

on your offer of admission).

SUBMIT YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPTS Arrange to have your school or education institution send us your final official transcripts in a sealed and

stamped envelope by July 15, 2021.

http://wlu.ca/admissions/documents

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youtube.com/lauriervideo

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Learn more. wlu.ca/international

WATERLOO

75 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3C5

BRANTFORD

73 George Street Brantford, Ontario Canada N3T 2Y3

Contact us: [email protected]

+1.519.884.0710 x3385

Meet with us: Book a virtual meeting with an international

recruiter at wlu.ca/international/recruiters.

Your augmented reality experience was brought to you by Arman A., a Business Administration and Computer Science student. Arman moved to Canada from Iran in 2016.

http://youtube.com/lauriervideo

http://weibo.com/chooselaurier

http://wlu.ca/international


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https://twitter.com/Laurier

https://www.facebook.com/WilfridLaurierUniversity/

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