Wilfrid Laurier University
- Country Canada
- Founded In 1911
- University Type Public
- Total Students 20000+
- Phone Number 15198841970
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code N2L 3C5
- Website https://www.wlu.ca/
- Size of Campus 0
- Male Female Ratio 1.26
- Faculty Student Ratio 25:1
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Origin of Wilfrid Laurier University can be traced back to the establishment of the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary in Waterloo in 1911. The Waterloo Lutheran University was renamed as Wilfrid Laurier University in 1973 in honour of Canada's seventh Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The university's business school holds the approval of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Also, its social work programmes hold the recognition of the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE).
The university has two huge campuses in Brantford and Waterloo and two smaller campuses in Kitchener and Toronto. The Waterloo campus is the main and the biggest campus that houses the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and the faculties in music, arts, science, graduate studies and education. The Brantford Campus is home to the faculties of human and social sciences and liberal arts. Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work is based in the Kitchener campus. Located on Exchange Tower's ground floor at King and York Streets, the Toronto campus offers a weekend MBA programme and offers a multi-functional space to host various events such as roundtables, receptions, poetry readings, workshops, seminars, etc. The university offers more than 100-degree programmes in an array of subjects such as accounts, anthropology, applied sciences, archaeology, social science, sciences, business, computer science, arts, economics, communication, journalism, law, philosophy, mathematics, political science, social work, psychology, etc.
It houses over 19,500 students and has a student-faculty ratio of 25:1. The research-intensive university has more than 20 institutes and research centres. It offers numerous outstanding student-exchange programmes and welcomes a large population of international students every year. It has collaborations with a number of international universities like the University of Botswana, the University of Ghana, Chile's Universidad de Concepción, Georgia Southern University and Istanbul Sehir University.
Yearly Hostel | Meal Expenses
Location
Programs
All Courses offered
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Economics)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 27860
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBachelor (Business Technology Management)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 27860
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBachelor of Arts [B.A] (Law and Society)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 27860
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBachelor of Arts [B.A] (Digital Media and Journalism)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 27860
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Computing and Computer Electronics)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 27860
Exams Accepted
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Accomodation
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- University is offering oncampus housing to both u undergraduate and graduate students
- The university 15 residence buildings hosting about 2,800 residents
- Residence buildings are comprised of both dormitory-style and apartment-style fully furnished accommodations
Off campus accommodation
Available
Details for off-campus
- The average rent is 550 to 650 CAD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- The apartments are fully furnished with free Hi-speed WIFI and central air-conditioning facility
- The student residences comprise of modern suite-elements with fully equipped kitchens including new appliances & dishwasher
- The lease period is generally 12 months
Accomodation Website:
https://www.wlu.ca/life-at-laurier/residence/Placement
Wilfrid Laurier University Placements
The Career Center of the university provides assistance for searching internships and placements to its students. It hosts over 800 workshops every year to assist students with writing resumes, cover letters, and learning to network.
The top salaries of graduates and alumni of the university as per Emolument are given below:
| Degree | Average Salary (in CAD) |
|---|---|
| Master’s degrees | 110,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | 105,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 78,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts | 77,000 |
| Other degrees | 75,000 |
| Master of Arts | 65,000 |
97.5% of the graduates of the class of 2020 secured jobs or career goals within a year of graduation. The university has 1,000 employers recruiting students every year from the campus. Over 6,300 co-op jobs are posted for students every year by the Career Centre.
