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- Wilfrid Laurier US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- Wilfrid Laurier QS Ranking 2026
- Wilfrid Laurier THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
- Wilfrid Laurier ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
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Wilfrid Laurier University is one of Canada’s top-rated universities. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university’s reputation reflects in its rankings from various renowned ranking bodies.
According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, Wilfrid Laurier University is ranked globally at #767 and #32, among universities in Canada. Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that aggregates different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally. This aggregate ranking allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision.
The three year rankings of the university by different ranking bodies are given as follows:
Ranked By | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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THE | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 801 | Not Ranked |
US News | 1271 | 1310 | 1507 | Not Ranked |
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World rank by different ranking providers
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#793THE Ranking
#801US News Ranking
#1507Wilfrid LaurierWilfrid Laurier University Course Ranking
Wilfrid Laurier University offers a variety of UG and postgraduate programs for international students. Known for its academic rigour, the university courses in fields such as Business and Management Studies, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences and Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), are also highly ranked and top-rated globally. The Shiksha Popularity Ranking ranks Wilfrid Laurier University courses in the field of Business and Management Studies at #327 in 2025. This ranking has witnessed improved trend in comparison to its 2025 ranking of #496.
Courses in the Science stream are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking for the 2025 at #467, recording a declined trend from 2024. The 2024 rank was recorded as #442.
Here are some of the top Wilfrid Laurier University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Business & Management Studies | #364 | #496 | #327 |
Science | Not Ranked | #442 | #467 |
Humanities & Social Sciences | #358 | #388 | #366 |
Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #527 |

Wilfrid LaurierUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
Global Universities | 1271 | 1310 | 1507 |

Wilfrid LaurierQS Ranking 2026
Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
---|---|---|---|
Global MBA | 251 | 251 | 251 |

Wilfrid LaurierTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2025 |
---|---|
University | 801 |
Arts and Humanities | 601 |
PG Business and Economics | 601 |
Psychology | 401 |

Wilfrid LaurierARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
---|---|---|---|
Mathematics | – / – | – / – | 301 |
Political Sciences | 301 | 201 | 201 |
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Student Forum
Answered 7 months ago
The annual tuition fees for some of the top courses at Wilfrid Laurier University for international students are given as follows:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
---|---|
BE/BTech (4 courses) | INR 20 L - INR 22 L |
BSc (14 courses) | INR 20 L |
BBA (11 courses) | INR 20 L - INR 24 L |
BA (29 courses) | INR 20 L |
MS (5 courses) | INR 13 L - INR 16 L |
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 | - | #6 | #30 |
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
Answered a year ago
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)
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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