Wilfrid Laurier
University Canada
Wilfrid Laurier University (Laurier) is
among Canada's best, dedicated to providing an exceptional educational
and social experience for its students. The University offers a wide
range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Business and Economics,
Music, Social Work and selected programs in the Arts and Sciences. We
are known for our small classes, high academic standards and strong
sense of community.
Students from more than 40 countries
are currently studying at Laurier. They choose us because of our quality
programs, our helpful faculty, our small classes and compact campus and
the fact that Laurier graduates are in demand for jobs in Canada and
around the world. There are Laurier graduates in more than 75 countries.
Reputation
Laurier
offers a high quality undergraduate education in the Liberal Arts,
Science, Business and Music. We pride ourselves on the strength of our
graduates, which we feel reflect the quality of our university and its
programs. Laurier grads get jobs, with 95% of our recent graduates
securing employment within six months after graduating, Laurier's
employment rates are among the highest in the province.
Our
innovative programs attract the best and brightest students from across
the world. In September 2003, our first year students had an incoming
average of 82.5%. Our co-op programs within the Faculty of Arts, the
Faculty of Science, and the School of Business and Economics, present
students with the opportunity to pair quality work experience with their
academics.
Laurier
is known across the country as an institution with high quality students
and professors, and a community environment that fosters academic and
personal growth. We consistently come out strong in reputational surveys
such as Maclean's Annual Rankings of Universities and the Globe and Mail
Rankings.
Laurier
is in top spot among Ontario's universities in the Primarily
Undergraduate category of the Maclean's Annual Rankings of Universities,
and is second overall in the country in the reputational ranking.
Laurier
finished fifth overall in the Primarily Undergraduate category, up two
spots from last year's seventh place ranking. The university is
Ontario's top performer in key student-related categories such as
Average Entering Grade and Proportion of Students with (entering
averages of ) 75% or higher. Laurier also improved in Student Services
as a Percentage of Budget, and retained its second place finish overall
in Scholarships and Bursaries.
The
university had its best-ever showing in reputation, finishing second
overall in the country. In the individual reputational categories,
Laurier finished third in Highest Quality, third in Most Innovative,
third in Leaders of Tomorrow, and second in Best Overall.
Laurier
was also strong in the Globe and Mail Rankings, placing first in school
spirit and sense of community, and second in quality of teaching,
faculty feedback and overall university atmosphere.
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Location
University
life extends beyond the campus and Waterloo is a great place to live.
Waterloo is a one of Canada's safest, friendliest, most affordable
cities. Waterloo is a fun, culturally diverse city with a multitude of
diverse offerings to stimulate your mind and interests. Laurier is
located less than one hour from Toronto, a world-class city.
Future
success
Our
strong academic and professional programs will prepare you well for your
future. Get into the grad school you want. Laurier students are
consistently admitted to top graduate schools like Yale, Harvard,
University of Toronto, UBC, the Julliard School and Oxford. Laurier
grads enjoy one of the highest graduation and employment rates in Canada
and are hired by some of Canada's biggest firms including: Microsoft,
Fujitsu Network Communications and Goldman Sachs.
The
Laurier Co-op advantage
Laurier
is a leader in providing students opportunities to integrate their
academic studies with practical experience.
Participating
in Co-op means you gain marketable skills; raise your potential
employment rate; have access to personal assistance with employment
searches; get exposure to networking opportunities; get a chance to
clarify career goals; and earn a salary, to help defray school costs.
Laurier students learn from the best by being involved with leading
organizations like American Express, IBM Canada, and General Motors.
Co-op
is an option for Honours Arts, Science, Business and Economics students.
Faculty
Excellent
undergraduate teaching is a primary focus at Laurier, with the majority
of courses taught by full-time professors. With a low ratio of students
to faculty at approximately 25: 1, you will have plenty of opportunities
to exchange ideas with your professors and fellow students.
Facilities
We
have been building and updating all over campus. New for 2003: Updated
Athletic Complex, totally renovated Dining Hall, updated library, new
Business Building, new Academic building, new Science Research Centre, 2
new Residences, and updated Student Services.
Top students: study with the best
At
Laurier, you will benefit from studying and working with outstanding
students. Laurier students are consistently ranked among Canada's best.
Last year, over 91.3% of the students in our first-year class had an
average of 75% or higher.
Size
Laurier
is large enough to provide opportunity through varied clubs, electives,
and career activities, yet small enough to ensure access to faculty and
the rich resources of the School and the University.
Academic
choice
Choose
from an extensive selection of academic areas that not only stimulate
your mind, but help position you for future success. We have introduced
new programs like Financial Mathematics, Photonics, Global Studies to
name a few.
Always
something to do
Laurier
prides itself on its distinctive sense of community.
It's
easy to be active at Laurier, and most students say being involved helps
them budget their time, resulting in improved study habits. While at
Laurier you'll be able to: make friends; develop leadership skills; work
in groups; pursue professional interests; enjoy the benefits of a modern
Athletic Complex; cheer on the Golden Hawks; or participate in any of
our myriad student clubs and organizations.
Wilfrid
Laurier University
Mailing address
Wilfrid Laurier University, Liaison Office 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON, Canada N2L 3C5
Phone
(519) 884-0710, ext. 3385
E-Mail liaison@wlu.ca
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Wilfrid
Laurier University
Liaison Office 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON, Canada N2L 3C5
Phone:
(519) 884-0710, ext. 3385
E-Mail:
liaison@wlu.ca
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