Application information
International undergraduate applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre. Application charges are collected through OUAC and depend on the application and program choices.
Waterloo, Brantford and Milton, Ontario
Wilfrid Laurier University
A public university offering more than 100 degree programs across business, technology, science, health, arts, social sciences, music, education and design.
Quick facts
Campuses
Waterloo, Brantford and Milton
2027 intakes
September; selected January programs
2026–2027 tuition
Approximately CAD $34,880–$42,220 yearly
Tuition deposit
CAD $2,000
Admissions and costs
2026–2027 international costs
First-year international tuition and student fees are approximately CAD $34,880–$42,220, depending on the program. Books, residence, meal plans, health insurance and personal expenses are additional.
English proficiency
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall; no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 83; minimum 20 in each component
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- CAEL: 70 overall; minimum 60 in each band
Available intakes
Fall 2027 is the principal intake. Selected programs accept Winter 2027 applications. Campus availability, prerequisites and deadlines vary by program.
Important: International undergraduate students must pay a CAD $2,000 tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting an offer.
Available program options
Business Administration
BBA • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Commerce
BBA • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Economics
BA • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Accounting
BBA concentration • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Financial Mathematics
BA/BSc • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Computer Science
BSc • 4 years • Waterloo/Milton • September
Software Engineering
BEng • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Data Science
BSc • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Business Technology Management
BBTM • 4 years • Brantford/Milton • September
User Experience Design
BDes • 4 years • Brantford • September
Psychology
BA/BSc • 4 years • Waterloo/Brantford/Milton • September
Biology
BSc • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
BSc • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Chemistry
BSc • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Health Sciences
BSc • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Applied Health Sciences
BASc • 4 years • Brantford • September
Kinesiology
BKin • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Environmental Science
BSc • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Geography
BA/BSc • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Criminology
BA • 4 years • Brantford • September
Policing
BA • 4 years • Online • Multiple intakes
Social Work
BSW • 4 years • Brantford • September
Community Health
BA • 4 years • Brantford • September
Game Design and Development
BFAA • 4 years • Brantford • September
Digital Media and Journalism
BA • 4 years • Brantford • September
Communication Studies
BA • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Political Science
BA • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Global Studies
BA • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Music
BMus • 4 years • Waterloo • September
Education
BEd • 2 years after degree • Waterloo • September
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