Wilfrid Laurier International College (pathway to Wilfrid Laurier University)

PROFILE WILFRID LAURIER INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE (PATHWAY TO WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY)

locationKanada

Ranked 1201 to 1500

World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education, for Wilfrid Laurier University

Ranked 201 to 300

Impact Rankings 2025, Times Higher Education, for Wilfrid Laurier University

Ranked 67

Zero Hunger 2025, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings SDG breakdown, for Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC) is a pathway provider located at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus that prepares international students for entry to undergraduate degrees at Wilfrid Laurier University through programs such as the Foundation Program and International Year One (UTP Stage II). Students typically study in smaller cohorts with structured academic and transition support, then progress into Year 2 of eligible Wilfrid Laurier University degrees when progression requirements are met. Key benefits include multiple intakes (in many streams), a defined transfer pathway with credit toward the university degree, and the ability to start on a university campus from day one

ACHIEVEMENTS

Wilfrid Laurier University and its pathway community are recognized for structured student experience across multiple campuses, with academic programs spanning arts, science, business and economics, education, and more, plus measurable sustainability performance in global benchmarking.

  1. Multi campus footprint in Waterloo, Brantford and Milton, with additional locations including Kitchener and a research office in Yellowknife.
  2. Sustainability benchmarking results in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, including SDG specific ranked results such as Zero Hunger and Clean Water and Sanitation.
  3. Documented research capacity and academic distinction via multiple research centres and Canada Research Chairs listed in the Laurier Fact Sheet.

FACILITIES

WLIC students study at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus and can access core campus facilities that support learning, student life, and recreation.  These facilities include academic study spaces and library resources plus student wellness and recreation infrastructure. Facilities vary by campus and service unit, but Waterloo is the primary location for WLIC delivery.

  1. Laurier Library, Waterloo campus
  2. Athletic Complex, Waterloo campus
  3. Fred Nichols Campus Centre, Waterloo campus
  4. Student services and campus services, Waterloo campus

LOCATION

Waterloo Campus

75 University Ave. W., Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5

Brantford Campus

NA

Milton Campus

NA

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

List of all pathway programmes

  1. International Year One (UTP II) Arts
  2. International Year One (UTP II) Business Administration
  3. International Year One (UTP II) Business and Economics
  4. International Year One (UTP II) Human and Social Sciences
  5. International Year One (UTP II) Liberal Arts
  6. International Year One (UTP II) Science
  7. International Year One (UTP II) Science II

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Honours BA transfer pathways via WLIC include Arts and Liberal Arts, plus specific majors such as Criminology, Game Design and Development, Health Studies, Psychology, and multiple Economics routes.
  2. Honours BBA transfer pathway via WLIC includes Business Administration to Year 2 of Honours BBA, with competitive entry noted.
  3. Honours BSc transfer pathways via WLIC include Science and Science II routes such as Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, and Psychology and Neuroscience options.
  4. Bachelor of Design transfer pathway via WLIC includes User Experience Design.

List of other programmes

  1. WLIC Visiting Student Program
  2. Academic Transition Pathway Program

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

NA

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

CAD 26,927 to CAD 34,603 per year

NA

NA

Living Cost

Approximately CAD 1,850 to CAD 2,250 per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Apartment style residences

WLIC states on campus accommodation is available in apartment style residences with four or five students sharing and with a four year accommodation guarantee for on campus housing.  The residences are described as including a shared living space and kitchen and as being close to the college and university community.

  1. Apartment style with shared kitchen and living space
  2. Four to five students per apartment setup
  3. Four year accommodation guarantee stated by WLIC
off-campus
Off campus housing resources and private market options

WLIC provides guidance to look for off campus housing through student housing portals and local listings, emphasizing planning and review of location and costs. Off campus options can include rooms, shared apartments, or rentals in the surrounding Waterloo area, arranged directly with landlords or housing platforms.

  1. Guidance to use off campus housing resources and listings
  2. Typical options include shared rentals and private leases, with costs depending on distance and rental type