Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC)

Join Our Community

• 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students across two campuses

• Over 80 undergraduate programs

• 25 Research centres and institutes

• 105,000+ alumni living in 100+ countries

• A truly Canadian university experience

Launch Your Career at Laurier

• Top 5 Canadian university for student satisfaction (Maclean’s, 2021)

• Top 5 Canadian university for extracurricular activities (Maclean’s, 2021)

• Top 10 Canadian university for experiential learning (Maclean’s, 2021)

• Participate in research - Work as a research assistant or conduct research under faculty supervision

• Entrepreneurship - Transform your idea into an enterprise through Laurier’s startup incubators

• 94.5% of international graduates secured employment or went onto post-graduate studies

Located in the heart of Southern Ontario

A place where community shines

• Study in a close-knit environment that’s large enough to explore your interests but small enough that you’ll always see a familiar face

• Get involved 775 Intramural teams in 22 sports

• More than 250 student-led clubs and organizations and the ability to start your own.

Design your degree

Choose your program

• Choose from one of the many undergraduate programs we have to offer

Explore your academic options

• Design your degree to fit your goals and interests

• Dive deeper into your major, choose a concentration or specialization

• Or choose a minor or an option

Apply your knowledge

• Enhance your learning by applying your knowledge to hands-on learning experiences

Experience real results

LaunchPad Incubator

• LaunchPad, Laurier's incubator in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, provides support,

• mentorship and resources to startups and social ventures founded by Laurier students, and alumni

• Provides mentorship and dedicated workspace at no cost for Laurier startups

• Help make your business from idea to reality

Graduate career ready

• Graduate with practical hands-on experience that sets you apart from the rest

• Build your resume from day one

• Communicate why you stand out

• Receive personalized career support

• Prepare for work in Canada

The results speak for themselves

• 94.5% OF 2019 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES secured employment or went on to postgraduate study

• JOB FAIRS Laurier’s career and job fairs are the largest of their kind in Canada

• ENTREPRENEURSHIP Transform your idea into an enterprise through Laurier’s start-up incubators

• PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH Work as a research assistant or conduct research under faculty supervision

About WLIC

• Wilfrid Laurier International College brings more international student support to an already warm and welcoming community.

• We offer Even smaller classes

• More personal and academic support

• Help with the transition to life and study in Canada

What does a WLIC student look like?

A WLIC student is someone who:

• Values community and belonging

• Wants to be close to the action but not distracted by it

• Wants a degree from a highly respected Canadian university

• Wants lots of opportunities for internships

• Likes to get involved

• Wants to make the world a better place.

How the WLIC program works

Over 60+ programs at Laurier WLIC PATHWAYS TO…

Science

• Data Science

• Computer Science

• Financial Mathematics (BA)

Liberal Arts

• User Experience Design (Bdes)

• English

• History

• Human Rights and Human Diversity

• Humanities with Leadership Foundations

• Law and Society

• Youth and Children’s studies

Arts

• Ancient Studies

• Anthropology

• Archaeology and Heritage Studies

• Communication Studies

• Cultural Studies

• Environmental Studies

• Film Studies

• Geography

• Global Studies

• Languages

• Medieval and Medievalism Studies

• North American Studies

• Philosophy

• Political Science

• Religion and Culture

• Sociology

• Women and Gender Studies

Business & Economics

• Business Technology Management (BBTM)

• Economics

• Economics and Accounting

• Economics and Financial Management

Human and Social Sciences

• Community Health

• Health Administration

• Criminology

• Psychology

Scholarships

Ambassador scholarship

• $7500

• Video submission and interview required

• Recipients will be required to help promote the college to prospective students after they start

• Very limited number available

Early adopter scholarship

• $3000

• Students must accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit by May 1

• Interview required

• Limited number available

Accommodation

• Guaranteed on-campus accommodations for the first year

• 5 apartment style buildings around campus

• Cook your own food or eat at one of the many fine restaurants around campus

Prices per term:

• Single Room $3757.09

• Double Room $3505.15

• OneCard meal plan $420.00

• Homestay and private off-campus housing are also available

Top 10 reasons to study at WLIC and Laurier

1. Top 5 Canadian University for Student Satisfaction

2. 94.5% of International Graduates employed or pursuing further study

3. Degree options for whatever you want to become

4. Centrally located in the heart of Canada

5. Outstanding student peer support

6. Co-op and experiential learning opportunities

7. Guaranteed housing at WLIC for the first year

8. Staff and faculty that believe in your success

9. A community where everyone belongs

10. Belong to a university that believes in your dreams and will help you become the best version of yourself!