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Wilfrid Laurier University Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(5 courses)
INR 14 L - 17 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 83 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)
INR 14 L - 34 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-16 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo, GMAT: 550 - 650, GRE
BBA(11 courses)
INR 21 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration4-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 83 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
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Q:   Can an average Indian student from tier 2 / tier 3 colleges of India join Wilfrid Laurier University?
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Yes, an average Indian student from Tier 2 or Tier 3 colleges can join Wilfrid Laurier University. International applicants must fill out Form-105 for international candidates at the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) in order to be considered for admission to Wilfrid Laurier University. The students will subsequently get an official email with their LORIS portal login information. The application must be finished and submitted using the LORIS site. The LORIS site is used for any future communications from the institution.

Q:   Does Laurier require IELTS?
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International students whose native language is not English, must submit IELTS score to meet the English language requirements. The below table includes the minimum IELTS score required for admission at Laurier University:

English Language Tests

Minimum Score Required

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

IELTS Academic or IELTS Online score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band

Q:   How many campuses does Wilfrid Laurier University have?
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Wilfrid Laurier university has two huge campuses in Brantford and Waterloo and two smaller campuses in Kitchener and Toronto. The Waterloo campus is the main and the biggest campus that houses the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and the faculty members in music, arts, science, graduate studies and education. The Brantford Campus is home to the faculty members of human and social sciences and liberal arts. Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work is based in the Kitchener campus. Located on Exchange Tower's ground floor at King and York Streets, the Toronto campus offers a weekend MBA programme and offers a multi-functional space to host various events such as roundtables, receptions, poetry readings, workshops, seminars, etc. The university offers more than 100-degree programmes in an array of subjects such as accounts, anthropology, applied sciences, archaeology, social science, sciences, business, computer science, arts, economics, communication, journalism, law, philosophy, mathematics, political science, social work, psychology, etc.

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Q:   What is the rank of Wilfrid Laurier University in the world?
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Here are some of the rankings for Wilfrid Laurier University:
US News Best Global Universities: Ranked 1271.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Ranked 501-550.
EduRank: Ranked 794th in the global 2023 rating.
University Guru: Ranked 35th among universities in Canada.
The university also got a ranking of 401-500 for it's Science Courses by ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings, in the year 2020.

Q:   How much does Wilfrid Laurier University charge for international students?
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The Wilfrid Laurier University fees for international students is mentioned below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 32 L

BE/BTech (2 courses)

INR 15 L - 21 L

MIM (3 courses)

INR 12 L - 31 L

LLB (1 course)

INR 14 L

BBA (5 courses)

INR 17 L - 23 L

MS (4 courses)

INR 12 L

MA (1 course)

INR 12 L

BSc (2 courses)

INR 15 L

BA (1 course)

INR 15 L

BJMC (1 course)

INR 19 L

Executive MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 34 L

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Q:   How much is Wilfrid Laurier application fee?
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The Wilfrid Laurier application fee for international students is mentioned below:

Program Type

Application Fee

Undergraduate Programs

CAD 80 or INR 5k

General Graduate Studies (non-degree studies), Diploma in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy

CAD 100 or INR 6.3k

Diploma in Border Strategies, Countering Crime, Emergency Management, National Security, Public Safety GIS and Data Analytics

CAD 120 or INR 7.5k

Master of Music Therapy, Management (MSc and PhD), Management Analytics (MSc), Master of Finance/Master of Science in Management Analytics

CAD 130 or INR 8.2k

Master of Applied Computing, Business Administration, Finance (domestic applicant), Social Work (Master and PhD)

CAD 150 or INR 9.4k

Master of Finance (International applicant)

CAD 225 or INR 14.1k

All other Master and PhD programs

CAD 125 or INR 7.9k

(CAD 1 = INR 62.87)

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Answered 6 months ago

McMaster University acceptance rate is around 59%, whereas, that of Wilfrid Laurier University is 89%. A comparison of these 3 universities for reference is given below:

Particulars

UNF

McMaster University

Wilfrid Laurier University

No. of Courses offered

Around 5

280+

75+

Annual tuition fees

Between INR 12.08 L – INR 19.3 L

Between INR 2 L - 58 L

Between INR 9 L - 32 L

Location

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Hamilton, Canada

Waterloo, Canada

Shiksha Popularity Ranking

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Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

Wilfrid Laurier University MBA is well regarded for its focus on experiential learning, small class sizes, and strong ties to the business community. The university has a good reputation and is known for its supportive environment for students. The Lazaridis MBA programme offers students the chance

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Chandra Shekhar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a year ago

International students are eligible for Wilfrid Laurier University scholarships based on their merit. The below table includes some popular scholarships at Laurier University:

Scholarships

Amount

Entrance scholarship

INR 62.9 k – INR 3.8 L

(vary by admission average and intake)

President’s Gold entrance scholarship

INR 2.5 L (increasing to INR 3.8 L in fall 2024)

Laurier Scholars Award

INR 25.2 L over four years

Inspiring Lives Scholarships

NA

Upper Year Scholarships

INR 78.6 k to INR 94.3 k

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Chandra Shekhar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a year ago

The below table includes the complete first year Laurier University MBA fees for international students:

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 32,04,861

Hostel & Meals

INR 8,13,481

Insurance

INR 46,365

Total

INR 40,64,707

Take a look at Most Affordable MBA Colleges in Canada

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Chandra Shekhar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a year ago

The Wilfrid Laurier University MBA requirements for international students are mentioned below:

  • Four-year (honours) bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an approved university
  • Minimum of second-class honours, or B standing, or equivalent
  • Meet the English language requirements
  • A Resume outlining your a

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University CityWaterloo, Ontario, Canada
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75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3C5
Waterloo ( Ontario)

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