📖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

Gain an appreciation for significant issues impacting communities and societies across the world. Develop an understanding of these global challenges and the ways in which individuals, communities and governments respond and work toward positive change. Explore contemporary problems surrounding armed conflict, refugees, economic development, environmental change and human rights. Graduate with the skills required to contribute to your communities and workplaces by finding lasting solutions to complex problems. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Concentrations
Global Studies gives you flexibility to shape your degree according to your own interests. You can choose to take a range of courses across our curriculum, or do a concentration in one of our three fields of study:

Culture and Globalization
International Development
Peace and Conflict

Social Entrepreneurship Option
Global Studies also hosts the Social Entrepreneurship Option, a specialized degree component that will engage you in active social innovation, informed by principles of social justice and environmental sustainability. This option, among others offered at Laurier, can complement your solid academic foundation in the social sciences and humanities with specialized skills that will help you find a career niche just right for you.

Other Options and Minors
Other popular options and minors that you should consider as ways to customize your degree include:

Legal Studies Option
Research Specialization
Sustainability Option

First-Year Courses
Introduction to Global Studies
Mapping Global Studies: Culture, Conflict, Development
4.0 elective credits in courses that interest you

Sample First-Year Electives
Money Makes the World go Round
Billionaires, Beavers and Banditos
The History of Alcohol
Environment, Sustainability and Society

Sample Upper-Year Courses
Dialogue and Critique in an Age of Terror
Disaster, Vulnerability, Resilience
Global Migrations, Refugees and Diasporas
Religions and Cultures of the Middle East
UN Sustainable Development Goals
War, Culture and Conflict

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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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