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Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus

Founded: 1960 Total Students: 20,000+

Int. Students: 12,232+

Overview
Facts & Figures
Admission Requirements
Opportunities
Scholarships
Additional Info.
Features

Overview

Laurier traces its roots to the opening of the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary in Waterloo more than 100 years ago in 1911. We’ve gone through several changes since then, and in 1973 our name changed from Waterloo Lutheran University to Wilfrid Laurier University. In 1999, we opened our campus in Brantford.

Why Choose Laurier?

Conveniently located in central Waterloo and close to the transportation hub.
Affordable accommodation options for individuals, groups and families.
Unique and modern meeting rooms, theatres, computer labs and exhibition spaces.
Catering services that offer a diverse selection of menus.
First-class facilities for tournaments and events.
Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking.
No additional charges for gratuities.
Customer-centred solutions approach to conference coordination.

Brantford Campus
The Brantford campus has transformed the downtown core of the City of Brantford into a thriving student community home to around 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students. With its buildings spread throughout the city's heart, the Brantford campus is interwoven into the downtown.

Students Life

TOTAL STUDENTS

20,000

Cost Per Year*

AVERAGE COST OF LIVING

CAD 11,000

Average Tuition Fee Per Year*

UNDERGRADUATE

CAD 22,500 - CAD 32,500

GRADUATE

CAD 14,000 - CAD 22,500

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

UNDERGRADUATE

6.5

GRADUATE

6.5

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Wilfrid Laurier University:

International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Please note: If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.

Opportunities

Career Cell
Career Services available at Wilfrid Laurier University are exceptionally great owing to the employability rate is high and so is student satisfaction. A few of them have been listed below:

Career Counseling and Academic Advising
On-the-job training and Internships
Building Resumes, CVs, and Cover Letters
Recruitment Fairs
Interview Preparation
Job Postings Magazine and Job Portals

Along with the above-mentioned services numerous other student services are available at WLU such as cafeteria, library and resource centers, fitness and recreation centers, Campus restaurants, Women’s Health Centre, cultural events, and so on.

Accomodation

On-Campus Housing
WLU houses approximately 2800 students both male and female in 15 on-campus residences. Laurier Waterloo operates one all-female residence - Leupold Residence, one all-male residence-Euler Residence, and multiple co-ed student residences: Bouckaert Hall, Bricker Residence, Clara Conrad Hall, Hickory St. Apartments, King's Court Residence, King Street Residence, CH Little House, Macdonald House, Marshall Street Apartments, Regina Residence, Regina Towers, Spruce Street Apartments, University Place Residence, Waterloo College Hall, Willison Hall.

Off-Campus Accommodations
Students have numerous options of finding accommodation off-campus in nearby areas. Students can have access to studio apartments, paying guest facilities, sharing apartment complexes and many more.

Homestay
Homestays are an integral system of housing for students. Students have the opportunity to avail homestay facilities as per their discretion and choices. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

Student Support

Wilfrid Laurier University has a sprawling green campus, small more interactive classrooms, top-level campus facilities, and multiple other services that make the students feel at home while they’re studying. Listed below are a few of these services:

Personalized Counseling
Mental Health and Wellness Services
Health Services Plan
International and Immigrant Students’ Centre
Accessibility Services
Adult Learner Services
Student Financial Services Centre
Student Unions and Associations
Open House Programs and Orientation Week
Social and Cultural Events

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships

You are automatically assessed for an entrance scholarship when you apply to Laurier and are offered based on your admission average. No application required.

Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 Scholarships

Admission	Award
95.0 – 100%	$6,000
90.0 – 94.9%	$5,000
85.0 – 89.9%	$3,000
80.0 – 84.9%	$1,500

Important Notes:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and BBA double-degree students are now eligible for entrance scholarships with an admission average of 80% and higher.
The scholarship for the admission average of 95.0 - 100% is the President's Gold Scholarship.
You must be registered full time (2.0 credits minimum per term) to receive the full entrance scholarship amount and you must be registered in two terms within your first academic year. At Laurier, an academic year is from September to August.
The value of your entrance scholarship is split between your first two terms of study.

Stay Golden at Laurier Scholarship

The Stay Golden at Laurier scholarship is for international undergraduate students who begin their studies in fall 2024 or winter 2025 and achieve an admissions average of 80% or higher. In the first year, the scholarship ranges in value from $1,500 to $6,000 CAD, and as long as you meet the renewal requirements, you will receive $5,000 CAD in each upper year of your program at Laurier.

Features of Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus

Academic Counseling

Accomodation (On Campus)

Campus Security

Campus Shuttle

Career Support

Co-op Program

Financial Assistance

Food & Dining Sevices

Health Insurance

Internet Services

Internship & on-the-job training

Library Services

Mental Health Services

Orientation for new students

Parking and Transit

Recruitment Services

Scholarships and Awards

Social and Cultural Events

Sports & Recreation Facilities

Student Club and Socities

Student Leaderships

Study & Work Permit

Work While Studying

Student Learning Centre

University Transfer Options

Continuing Education

Academic/Career Portals

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Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Development

Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Tuition Fee: CAD 33,220.00/year
Processing Time: 10 Days
Program Intake:
May 2025,Sep 2025
Jan 2024 ,May 2024, Sep 2024, Jan 2025

Application Fee:
CAD 246.00
Living Cost: CAD 11,000.00/year
Program Length: 48 Months
PG Work Permit

Overview

Students Life

Cost Per Year*

Average Tuition Fee Per Year*

English Score Requirement

Admission Requirements

Opportunities

Accomodation

Student Support

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships

Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 Scholarships

Important Notes:

Stay Golden at Laurier Scholarship

Features of Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus

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