📖Introduction

Wilfrid Laurier University, often referred to as Laurier, is a renowned Canadian institution located in Waterloo, Ontario. Established in 1911, Laurier has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education in a variety of disciplines, including business, arts, sciences, and social work. The university is known for its student-centered approach, fostering a supportive and inclusive community where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Laurier offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing experiential learning, research opportunities, and community engagement. With a commitment to excellence and a vibrant campus life, Laurier equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society.

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📚About the Program

The renowned Lazaridis School of Business and Economics is one of the first internationally accredited business schools in Canada (AACSB accreditation), where you’ll learn to work in teams tackling real-world problems that exist in society and in business. Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is full time and direct entry, which means your business education begins on day one. Through class discussions, case analysis exercises and competitions, and training from professors and industry executives, this program delivers an immersive experience revealing the reality of today’s business world. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Concentrations
You'll build a solid foundation and become a well-rounded business graduate, as well as a specialist that will lead directly to the career you want by having the freedom to choose one of ten business concentrations in upper years:

Accounting
Business and Sustainability
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Insurance and Risk Management
International Business
Human Resources Management
Marketing
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management

First-Year Courses
Understanding the Business Environment
Functional Areas of the Organization
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introductory to Calculus and Social Sciences or Calculus I
2.0 non-business electives

Sample Upper-Year Courses
Creative Thinking for Marketing Managers
Consumer Behaviour
Building and Managing Products, Services and Brands

Options and Minors
You also have the opportunity to earn all the university credits required for the major professional designations: CPA (accounting), CFA (finance) and CHRP (human resources).

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🏫About Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University, commonly known as Laurier, is a prominent Canadian institution renowned for its academic excellence, innovative programs, and strong sense of community. Established in 1911 and located in Waterloo, Ontario, Laurier offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, arts, sciences, social work, and more. The university is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where students are encouraged to pursue their passions, engage in experiential learning, and make a positive impact in society. With a focus on small class sizes, personalized attention, and a dedicated faculty, Laurier ensures that students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers and lifelong learning. In addition, the university fosters a vibrant campus life, offering a range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations that contribute to a well-rounded student experience. Through its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and student success, Wilfrid Laurier University continues to be a leader in Canadian higher education.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

450 RMB

Tuition fee:

37,933 CAD per year

151,732 CAD in total

Insurance is 212 CAD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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