International Students

It is a great time to study at a university in Canada. While there may still be challenges and obstacles in your journey to university, there are also incredible opportunities and welcoming communities waiting for you at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Laurier is a public university in Ontario, Canada, that is committed to providing you with the academic excellence and student experience you need for future success. 

Laurier offers a wide selection of programs that provide diverse learning opportunities, in and out of the classroom, with Canada's best professors. We also offer opportunities and guarantees just for international students, including residence and housing guarantees, increased entrance scholarship amounts, exclusive scholarship options and an international tuition guarantee.

There's a place for you at Laurier and we can't wait to welcome you to our community!

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undergraduate students across 8 faculties.
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international students from 100+ countries.
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alumni living in 110+ countries.

Find Your Perfect Program

With over 100 undergraduate programs to choose from, you're sure to find your perfect program at Laurier. You can also explore professional degree options, like our law school partnership with the University of Sussex or our medical school partnerships with the American University of the Caribbean and St. George's University.

You can also apply for an undergraduate and graduate degree at the same time if you know you'd like to pursue a master's degree or even an MBA.

Your Laurier degree is an opportunity for you to find the academic experiece that's just what you need to achieve your goals and find future success.

Your Journey to Laurier

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Ready to apply for winter 2025? You have until November 22, 2024, so apply now!

Stay Golden at Laurier:
International Scholarship and Housing Guarantee

Our Stay Golden at Laurier program is exclusive to international undergraduate students and provides financial and housing support during your studies.

The Stay Golden International Scholarship is worth up to $24,000 CAD over four years (or $30,000 CAD over five years for select programs). You are automatically assessed for this scholarship based on your final admission average and your GPA during your studies at Laurier.

The Stay Golden International Housing Guarantee ensures you have housing throughout your studies and is available to students on our Waterloo and Brantford campuses only. Live in residence in your first year (not required for students staring in the winter term) and get options for off-campus housing in your upper years.
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Live at Laurier: First-Year Residence Guarantee and More!

We have options to help ensure you have safe, comfortable housing while at university. From our first-year residence guarantee to our Stay Golden housing program, you can live in Laurier-managed buildings in all years of study. Plus, you can stay engaged with the Laurier community through residence life activities and LOCUS, our off-campus housing program.

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Funding Your Education

Getting a university education is an investment in your future and we also want to invest in you. We take financial health seriously and equip students with sound financial knowledge and resources.

There are many funding opportunities available for tuition and expenses in your first year of university and after. Work-study programs, on-campus jobs and co-op placements provide financial support throughout university and ensure you graduate with relevant work experience.

International Tuition Guarantee

Tuition rates are set each year for new, incoming international students. Once admitted, tuition rates for continuing international students will increase by no more than 5% between years of study.

Graduate Ready For Your Future

Your Laurier degree is your foundation for future success and your student experience at Laurier will provide you with the education, skills and hands-on learning you need to build a meaningful career.

You'll graduate career-ready with the knowledge and experience employers want. Plus, eligible Laurier graduates can work in Canada through the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.

And to help ensure you have the career guidance and resources you need, the Career Centre is available to you while you're a student and after you graduate, so you're supported through all stages of your career.

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International Viewbook

Considering Laurier? Our digital international viewbook provides an overview of our programs, admission requirements, Laurier's two campuses and the student experience.

Download a copy to get information about life at Laurier – instantly and all in one place. Our viewbook is available in English and Chinese:

2025 International Viewbook: English (PDF)

2025 International Viewbook: Chinese (PDF)

Tour for Guidance Counsellors 

The Southwestern Ontario Universities Tour invites international secondary school guidance counsellors and independent education consultants to visit our campuses and learn more about the communities their students will live in.

The tour also provides international education professionals with key information to assist students in applying to university and showcases what the student experience will be like at each university.

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Get Connected

Choosing a university can be a tough decision for both parents and students, especially when that school is in another country. To help you through this process, we have created online opportunities for you to connect with us, ask questions, and learn more about Laurier.

We invite you to connect with one of our admissions staff members to begin your journey to Laurier!

Get in Touch

Undergraduate International Recruitment

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies