Is Wilfrid Laurier University hard to get into?
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Wilfrid Laurier University acceptance rate for international students is around 73%, which means out of 100 applicants only 73 admitted. The moderately high acceptance rate makes the admission slightly competitive for international students. It is compulsory for students to score good marks in academics and get a qualifying GPA in high school.
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McMaster University acceptance rate is around 59%, whereas, that of Wilfrid Laurier University is 89%. A comparison of these 3 universities for reference is given below:
Particulars | UNF | McMaster University | Wilfrid Laurier University |
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No. of Courses offered | Around 5 | 280+ | 75+ |
Annual tuition fees | Between INR 12.08 L – INR 19.3 L | Between INR 2 L - 58 L | Between INR 9 L - 32 L |
Location | Niagara Falls, Ontario | Hamilton, Canada | Waterloo, Canada |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking | - | #6 | #30 |

International students are eligible for Wilfrid Laurier University scholarships based on their merit. The below table includes some popular scholarships at Laurier University:
Scholarships | Amount |
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Entrance scholarship | INR 62.9 k – INR 3.8 L (vary by admission average and intake) |
President’s Gold entrance scholarship | INR 2.5 L (increasing to INR 3.8 L in fall 2024) |
Laurier Scholars Award | INR 25.2 L over four years |
Inspiring Lives Scholarships | NA |
Upper Year Scholarships | INR 78.6 k to INR 94.3 k |

The annual tuition fees for some of the top courses at Wilfrid Laurier University for international students are given as follows:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
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BE/BTech (4 courses) | INR 20 L - INR 22 L |
BSc (14 courses) | INR 20 L |
BBA (11 courses) | INR 20 L - INR 24 L |
BA (29 courses) | INR 20 L |
MS (5 courses) | INR 13 L - INR 16 L |

The below table includes the complete first year Laurier University MBA fees for international students:
Fees components | Amount |
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Tuition & fees | INR 32,04,861 |
Hostel & Meals | INR 8,13,481 |
Insurance | INR 46,365 |
Total | INR 40,64,707 |

The Wilfrid Laurier University MBA requirements for international students are mentioned below:
- Four-year (honours) bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an approved university
- Minimum of second-class honours, or B standing, or equivalent
- Meet the English language requirements
- A Resume outlining your academic and work experience
- Submit an additional test score of GRE or GMAT
Read more about the Eligibility for MBA in Canada for Indian Students in 2024

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