Wilfrid Laurier University

🏅 Ranked #9 in Maclean's Comprehensive category; #1 in Canada for student satisfaction.

💼 Lazaridis School of Business is AACSB-accredited — in the top 6% of business schools worldwide

🌍 20,000+ students across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford — in Canada's tech capital region

💼 Lazaridis School runs the largest business co-op programme in Canada with 160+ faculty

🎓 AACSB-accredited since 2004 — fewer than 5% of the world's 13,000 business programmes hold this

🏆 Ranked #7 among comprehensive universities in Maclean's with strong reputation in humanities and social sciences

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Wilfrid Laurier University is approximately CAD 34,880. The median fee for a postgraduate degree or diploma at Wilfrid Laurier University is approximately CAD 21,807.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at Wilfrid Laurier University for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

Wilfrid Laurier University is accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The employment rate at Wilfrid Laurier University is 95.8% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

Yes, Wilfrid Laurier University offers various work-integrated learning opportunities including internships, industry placements, and/or cooperative education programs. These are typically integrated into specific programs and help students gain practical experience in their field of study.

Wilfrid Laurier University offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• Study permit and immigration guidance through the International Student Support Services office

• Laurier international merit scholarships and graduate fellowships available through individual faculties

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and learning skills coaching through the Student Success Centre

• On-campus housing in Laurier student residences in Waterloo and Brantford with resident advisors

• Career development, co-op placements, and employer networking through the Laurier Career Centre

Some of the rankings of Wilfrid Laurier University include:

#1201-1500 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

#12 in Canada's Best Comprehensive Universities (Maclean's 2026)

Post-study work permit options at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada depend on your qualification level: 2+ year program graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation.; Master's Degree of at least 8 months graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation.; 8 month to 23 month program graduates can work for the length of their study program after graduation.