Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) is a public higher education institution founded in 1911. The University was named after the seventh Prime Minister of Canada, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The main campus is located in Waterloo (1.5 hours to Toronto). In addition to Waterloo, the university has four more campuses in different cities of the province of Ontario, including Toronto.

WLU offers more than 80 bachelor, master, and postgraduate degree programs and has 25 research centers and institutes. The university is particularly proud of its own business incubator, LaunchPad, located at the Faculty of Business and Economics. Here, students and graduates of the university receive free support, supervision, and resources to implement and develop their own startups and social projects. The incubator also serves as a free workplace for students.

The university innovative approach ensures an optimal combination of theory and practice in the classroom and other experiential learning opportunities, including internships. International students are very important to WLU. Every year, more than 1,000 foreigners from more than 80 countries come to the university. The most popular areas of study at Wilfrid Laurier University are economics, communication technology, business and biological research. In addition, the university  Faculty of Music is considered one of the most prestigious in the world. It offers the world's only master's degree program in music therapy.

The activity and involvement of students in the classroom and extracurricular activities is one of the main priorities of the university. Laurier systematically ranks high in the rankings evaluating student support and the quality of teachers (Maclean rating). Laurier teachers are leading experts in their fields and real teachers. Their work and dedication have earned them a solid reputation in Canada and around the world. The university has an excellent ratio of teachers and students, 1:25. Teachers are always available, they have time for each student.

Among the advantages of Laurier is a unique platform for “education and collaboration” and Canada's largest “cooperative” program, through which students gain in–demand practical competencies in paid jobs. Practical work complements the learning process, develops students, provides useful professional skills and valuable contacts.

Wilfrid Laurier University hosts the largest career job fair in Canada, which gives students a huge advantage and a great chance to find an employer as a student! During their studies, students complete internships at large companies such as Amazon, Deloitte, KPMG, PepsiCo, Procter and Gamble.

 Why do students choose Wilfrid Laurier University?

• 94.5% of international students successfully find a job or continue their Master's degree within 12 months of graduation;
• Great opportunities for entrepreneurship: create a business based on the startup incubator at Wilfrid Laurier University;
• Extensive opportunities for Co-op training, internships, and experiential learning;
• Guaranteed housing for first-year students;
• The Laurier School of Business & Economics is one of Canada's leading business schools;
• The opportunity to participate in international research programs not only in Canada, but also around the world;
• Annual distribution of a large number of scholarships;