Wilfrid Laurier University
(WLU)
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public
higher education institution in Canada.
In 1973 WLU opened its door to students. The main building of the university is located in Waterloo inside an urban campus.
University ranking. Wilfrid Laurier University has a high position in the academic rankings of Canada. Wilfrid Laurier University is in the top 5% according to the international rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. In most cases the admission committee prioritizes applicant’s academic performance when considering him/her for admission. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 15,000 USD per year. WLU is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree - 15,000 USD per year of study. A wide range of online courses is available for the students of WLU. The official website of the university (http://www.wlu.ca) can offer more accurate pricing information depending on the chocen program.
The composition of the university. Wilfrid Laurier University is average in size with a capacity of 15 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. Both students and the academic staff can participate in the university’s international exchange programs. The university social media pages cover student life, recent events and more: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of WLU. There is a library on the campus.
University ranking. Wilfrid Laurier University has a high position in the academic rankings of Canada. Wilfrid Laurier University is in the top 5% according to the international rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. In most cases the admission committee prioritizes applicant’s academic performance when considering him/her for admission. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 15,000 USD per year. WLU is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree - 15,000 USD per year of study. A wide range of online courses is available for the students of WLU. The official website of the university (http://www.wlu.ca) can offer more accurate pricing information depending on the chocen program.
The composition of the university. Wilfrid Laurier University is average in size with a capacity of 15 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. Both students and the academic staff can participate in the university’s international exchange programs. The university social media pages cover student life, recent events and more: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of WLU. There is a library on the campus.
| Ranking | 1076 32 |
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| Country | Canada |
| City | Waterloo |
| Bachelor (foreigners) | 15,000 USD/year. Check the current price on the official website of the university |
| Master (foreigners) | 15,000 USD/year. Check the current price on the official website of the university |
| Bachelor (citizens) | 7,500 USD/year. Check the current price on the official website of the university |
| Master (citizens) | 7,500 USD/year. Check the current price on the official website of the university |
| Living expenses | $828 -1,301 USD/month |
| Official Website | www.wlu.ca |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Public |
| Established | 1973 |
| Abbreviation | WLU |
| Students | 14,999 |
| Religion | None |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on past academic records |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Distance learning | Available |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Motto Veritas Omnia Vincit |
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Accreditation • Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario |
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Affiliations • Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) • Council of Ontario Universities (COU) • Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID) • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) • Canadian University Press (CUP) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 1076 |
| Country ranking | 32 |
| International rankings | |
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| UniPage World University Ranking | 1076 |
Cost of living in Waterloo
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 333 | 359 |
| Food | 282 | 469 |
| Transportation | 48 | 151 |
| Communications and utilities | 128 | 178 |
| Clothing | 18 | 64 |
| Sports and leisure | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 828 | 1,301 |
| Accommodation in Waterloo | USD/Month |
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| Shared room outside of centre | 336 |
| Shared room in city centre | 362 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 461 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 576 |
Alternative title
| French | Université wilfrid-laurier |
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