Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University Entry Requirements

WLU’s future undergraduate students can apply through the Online OUAC application portal and register on LORIS with an application fee of CAD 70 which is non-refindable; whereas graduate students can apply through the Online LORIS application portal with a fee of CAD 75. Remember that application deadlines can vary from program to program, so check the specific deadline dates online. Let’s take a look at some of Wilfrid Laurier University’s entry requirements -

Undergraduate Admissions:

• Academic transcripts
• English Proficiency Testing Results
• Documentation of financial support in the form of bank statements or sponsor documents showcasing the availability of required funds.
• Statement of Purpose
• 1-2 Letters of Recommendation
• Copy of ID pages of Passport
• SAT/ACT scores are not required but accepted

 

Graduate Admissions:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an approved university.
• Academic transcripts of an undergraduate degree and secondary education records.
• English Proficiency Test Scores
• Complete the online applicant background summary
• Statement of Purpose in 300-500 words
• GRE/GMAT scores
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendations
• Documentation of Financial Support in form of bank statements or sponsor documents showcasing the availability of required funds.
• Copy of ID pages of Passport

Students from India require 5 courses from class 12 and must submit one of the following for admission -

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
• Senior Secondary Certificate
• All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate
• Indian School Certificate Examination

 

English Language Proficicieny Scores:

• TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 83 or higher with atleast a score of 20 in each component
• TOEFL - An overall score of 560
• IELTS or IELTS Online - An overall score of 6.5 or more with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band
• CAEL - An overall score of 70 with a minimum score of 60 in each band
• PTE Academic - An over all score of 56 or higher
• Duolingo - A minimum score of 115

 

Wilfrid Laurier University Fees

WLU fees can vary for each student based on the type of program they choose. There are undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by the university. Along with the cost of tuition fees at the university, the university also charges for additional amenities and services provided on campus. Below is a list of some of the Wilfrid Laurier University fees based on the type of program a student selects -

• Business Management & Entrepreneurship: CAD 46,212
• Computer Science & Technology: CAD 10,944 (per term)
• Kinesiology: CAD 33,888
• Biological & Chemical Sciences: CAD 11,276
• Data Science: CAD 19,938
• Applied Computing: CAD 16,582

 

Wilfrid Laurier University Placements

Wilfrid Laurier University Placements Center assists students in their search for internships and placements. Every year, it organizes over 800 workshops to help students with resumes, cover letters, and networking. According to the Emolument, the following are the top earnings among university graduates and alumni -

• Master’s Degrees: CAD 110,000
• Bachelor of Science: CAD 105,000
• Bachelor of Business Administration: CAD 78,000
• Bachelor of Arts: CAD 77,000
• Other degrees: CAD 75,000
• Master of Arts: CAD 65,000

Within a year of graduation, 97.5% graduates secure a job or career objectives. Every year, 1,000 employers recruit students from the university's campus. The university’s Career Centre posts about 6,300 co-op positions for students each year.