Wilfrid Laurier University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Here are some of the biggest USPs of the institution 

1. Wilfrid Laurier University is ranked #1 (national) for student career services by CERIC and #1 in Maclean’s satisfaction with decision to attend Laurier survey from 2017-2020. Maclean’s also ranks it at #1 in various other categories including student life staff, course instructors and more. 

2. The institution is 109 years old with 20,000 students and a faculty to student ratio of 1:25. There are more than 100 courses and both online and offline degrees along with exchange programs, nine faculties, 23 research institutes and centres and a growing alumni network. 

3. 97.5% of university graduates have found stable employment or taken up postgraduate courses after graduating. There are 1,000 employers recruiting co-op students annually while 5,700 such jobs are also posted each year. 800+ workshops and events take place at the Laurier Career Centre each year. 

4. The university had $17.8 million in new external funding for research in 2020-21 alone along with possessing nine Canada Research Chairs, along with one UNESCO Chair. 

5. There are 1,000+ studying spots in the library along with 176,000 electronic journals, 1,200,000 e-books and 1,000,000 physical items. 

6. There are more than 200 groups and clubs, with 6,000 students taking part in the same. 70% of upper-year pupils also take part in community service while there are more than 3,000 volunteering opportunities via the students’ union. There are numerous opportunities for participating in athletics and other recreational activities alike. 

The main fields here include Financial Economics, Accounting, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Marketing, and more. The Wilfrid Laurier University acceptance rate stands at 89%. 

Along with innovative co-op programs for helping students build connections to industries and recruiters, the institution also offers an array of career services for enabling better professional growth and equipping its students with the skills they need to carve their niches in their chosen fields. 

The list of famous alumni includes the following names: 

1. Keegan Connor Tracy, author and actress. 

2. Charles Sousa, politician. 

3. John C. Morris, Curler and two-time Olympic gold medalist. 

4. Shadrach Kabango (Shad K/Shad), broadcaster and rapper. 

5. Heather Anne Elyse Lilian Munroe-Blum, businesswoman and academic. 

Address

75 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5, Canada.

Public/Private status

Wilfrid Laurier University is a public institution. 

QS World University Rankings 

The Wilfrid Laurier University ranking is 149 in the QS World University Rankings list. 

Top Offered Courses 

Wilfrid Laurier University offers 100 programs under the umbrella of bachelor’s, Master’s, Diploma/ Certificate, Optional, Minors and Doctorate programs. 

Minor Courses:

Arabic, Spanish, Creative Writing, Education, German, History and Philosophy of science etc.

Diploma / Certificate and Options Courses:

Accounting, Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship, Media studies and legal studies to name a few. 

Bachelor’s Courses:

Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Archaeology and heritage studies, Business administration and computer science double degree etc to name a few.

Master’s Courses:

MBA, MES ( Master of Environmental Sciences), Master of International Public Policy (MIPP), Master of Public Policy, Master of Finance etc to name a few.

Some of the top courses include MBA, economics, accounting, arts, business, anthropology, communication, journalism, and law. 

The Wilfrid Laurier University fees stand at $6,744-9,625 for the first year for students.

Required Exams 

Many examinations are a part of the Wilfrid Laurier University requirements list. They include: 

1. TOEFL iBT- Minimum 83 or more. 

2. TOEFL PBT- Minimum 560 overall. 

3. IELTS- Minimum 6.5 or more. 

4. CAEL- 70 overall as the minimum score. 

5. PTE- minimum score of 59. 

6. Cambridge Assessment English- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency- 176 as the overall score. 

7. Duolingo English Test- Minimum score of 115. 

8. ACLA (Atlantic Canada Language Academy)- Completion of Level B2+ or 7. 

9. ILAC (International Language Academy of Canada) University Pathway Program- University Pathway III Certificate- PW 3.3. 

10. ILSC (International Language Schools of Canada) University Pathway Program- Level A2 Completion. 

11. Laurier English and Academic Foundation (LEAF) Program- Level 5 Completion. 

12. Renison University College’s EFAS (English for Academic Success)- Level 400 with a final score of 75%. 

13. Conestoga College’s English for Academic Studies- Level 4 with a final score of 70%. 

14. University of Guelph’s English Language Certificate Program- Advanced Levels 9 and 10 with a final score of 75%. 

15. Kaplan International English School- Completion of C1 Advanced Level. 

Admission Requirements

The requirements for Wilfrid Laurier University admissions include the following: 

1. English language proficiency test scores. 

2. LEAF program completion if the above is absent. 

3. Any one out of HSC/HSSC/All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate/Senior Secondary Certificate along with the Indian School Certificate Examination. 

4. Five courses are required from Class XII. 

5. India Grade X/XII Board results. 

Available Scholarships at Wilfrid Laurier University

Here are the available scholarships: 

1. Entrance Scholarships

This is applicable to those attending postsecondary classes for the very first time, beginning the degree with less than 4.0 university credits, previously attempted or less than a year’s full-time college education, etc. They are based on the admission average. The scholarship values range between $1,000 (from 80-84.9%) to $4,000 (from 95-100%). 

2. President’s Gold Scholarship

If the average is 95% or more, then the President’s Gold Scholarship will be granted, with a value of $4,000 for the first year. If the eligibility requirements are maintained, then another $4,000 is sanctioned for four years. The scholarship renews automatically for those getting annual GPAs of 10.5 or more. 

3. Laurier Scholars Awards

The awards are given to academically brilliant or meritorious students and are worth up to $40,000 for four years. 

4. In-Course Scholarships

These are considered based on the Laurier GPA and are valued between $500-1,500 per year. They start with a GPA of 10 and more. 

About Placements

There are a plethora of career services including co-op programs, volunteering, part-time employment, internships and also full-time employment options. There is of course the Experiential Learning and Career Development program which helps in building organisational profiles through collaborations with post-secondary practitioners and researchers while enabling access to the knowledge and skills of students at the university. 

Career Development Centre, Workplace Partnerships, Community Service-Learning and Co-Op are other options along with community engagement. The Career Centre helps in backing recruitment requirements for the part-time, full-time, contract, and summer employment and the Co-Op program makes it easier to recruit and also employ qualified co-op students. The Workplace Partnerships initiative also expands the learning of students while creating newer opportunities for employers and pupils to engage better.

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