wilfrid laurier university mba: Fees, Living Costs, Test Scores, Visa Process, Work during Study, Entry Requirements.

Wilfrid Laurier University M.B.A Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Scholarships

Waterloo, OntarioLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1911established year
19946enrollment
Public
Partner [11 Courses]
7.4/10

Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]

1 year
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus

Field of Study

$13,419 /Yr

CA$18,638 /Yr
2 Students Applied
2 Students Admitted

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$13419 (CAD 18638.00)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Health Insurance$3267 (CAD 4537)
Books and supply$1080 (CAD 1500)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$23760 (CAD 33000)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Mar 30, 2025

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Field Details
School Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Program Length 12 months (full-time)
Academic Requirements - Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
Language Proficiency Requirements
  • TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition: Minimum score of 83, with no skill score below 20.
  • IELTS (Academic): Minimum score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
  • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 59.
  • CAEL: Minimum score of 70.
  • EFAS Level 400: Minimum final score of 75%.
Work Experience 2 years
Application Link Laurier MBA
Application Fee CAD 125
Standardised Exam Scores GMAT not required
Documents Required
  • OUAC Summary: Print and submit the PDF.
  • Statement of Intent: Complete the form.
  • Resume: Outline academic and work experience.
  • Transcripts: Provide official transcripts and degree certificates.
  • References:
    • MBA with Co-op: Three academic references.
    • MBA (1-year/full-time/part-time): Three professional references.
  • Quantitative Skills: Show through work experience, relevant courses, or test scores (GMAT, CFA, GRE).
  • Proof of permanent residency (mandatory). Evidence of your status in Canada is required. Applicants must provide a photocopy of their signed Record of Landing, or photocopies of both sides of their Permanent Resident card.
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
Credit Requirements 7.5 credits (15 half-credits)

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

550 / 800

Avg. Score in

GMAT

125

Application Fees

10

ECTS Credits


Ranking

202520242021202020192018

QS World University logo
Business 601 out of 650 in Global Ranking
( #23 out of 44 in Canada 2025)
( #16 out of 44 in Canada 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Entrance Scholarships$500 – $3,000entering full-time student, minimum admission GPA of 10.0, amount given is determined by GMAT and/or experience, no application necessary

Programs Comparison

ranking# 601 for Business by QS World University 2025
# 601 for Business by QS World University 2025
# 801 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 501 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 151 for Business by QS World University 2025
# 401 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
application-# 120 Admissions
-#1680 Applicants
# 420 Admissions
# 25 % Acceptance Rate
exam scoresGMAT - 550/800IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120GMAT - 650/800IELTS - 7.5/9PTE - 68/90TOEFL - 100/120GMAT - 550/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 60/90TOEFL - 89/120Duolingo - 130/160IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesMar 30, 2025 (Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake)
Oct 28, 2025 (Early round deadline for Spring (May) 2026 Intake)
Nov 11, 2025 (Early round deadline for Fall (September) 2026 Intake)
Nov 13, 2025 (1st round deadline for Spring (May) 2026 Intake)
Dec 2, 2025 (1st round deadline for Fall (September) 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (2nd round deadline (final) for Spring (May) 2026 Intake)
May 14, 2026 (2nd round deadline (final) for Fall (September) 2026 Intake)
Jun 14, 2026 (Tuition Fee Deposit Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Jul 31, 2025 (Application Deadline for September 2025 Intake)
Sep 15, 2025 (Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Nov 1, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Nov 15, 2025 (Document Submission Deadline for Summer 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Feb 1, 2026 (LANG Executive Graduate Scholarships Deadline)
Feb 19, 2025 (Round 3 Application Deadline for Fall 2025 Intake)
Oct 14, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake)
cost to study-Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -USD 40285.44-Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -USD 42428.16
Return on Investment/Average Package---#Average SalaryUSD 70678.08
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Ontario Graduate ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 7,200/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
QS Leadership ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 7,200/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
FINCAD Women in Finance ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 14,400/Yr$20,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
University of Western Ontario ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based

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  • TOEFL: 89
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Full Consideration Priority Application Deadline for 2026 Intake (31st Jan 2026)
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