Wilfrid Laurier International College

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About Wilfrid Laurier International College

Wilfrid Laurier International College is located on Laurier’s Brantford campus. University buildings are interwoven into the downtown core, so you’re close to classes, residence and amenities. Brantford’s world-class trails, local history, and cultural celebrations means there’s always something to see and do. To learn more about the city and things to do, visit our Brantford page.

Wilfrid Laurier International College’s programs and approach to teaching offer international students the opportunity to be fully prepared for university studies and have a smooth transition to Wilfrid Laurier University. Our comprehensive programming, both academic and extracurricular, allows students to explore and navigate their own personal journey to success.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM (UTP) STAGE I - An eight-month, pre-university foundation program designed as a bridge between secondary school and university-level study.
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM (UTP) STAGE II - A first-year university program designed to support your transition to study in Canada. Following successful completion of the UTP II, you will progress to second-year studies at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Wilfrid Laurier International College Scholarships

Wilfrid Laurier International College regrading Scholarship offered for International students

We would like to share two exciting Scholarships for September’22 intake students.

CAD $4,500 -- WLIC Future Leaders scholarship

CAD $ 5000 – Ambassador Scholarship

It only takes a 5-minute interview to apply for it. Attached is the Scholarship flyer for your reference and promotion.

Feel free to call or write back for any questions you may have.

Sep’22 course start date: 8^th Sep

Below are Top-5 WLIC highlights:

No application deadline, no application fees
2-3 days for issuing the offer letter
Sep, Jan, May intakes
25% more class time, smaller classes (35 students max), exceptional student services and support
The most in-demand programs are:

BA in User Experience Design (UX design)
Data Science
Computer Science
BA in Business Technology Management (BBTM)
BA Community Health, Health Administration and Psychology

Wilfrid Laurier International College Services & Facilities

Wilfrid Laurier International College has been a leading destination for students who thrive both inside and outside the classroom for more than a century. Students use their university degrees to gain information and experience that will help them make a positive impact in their communities.

Support is always close by at Wilfrid Laurier International College, with skilled staff and student peer mentors available both online and in person. Students can get help with everything from course planning and major selection to establishing friends and self-care from the advising and wellness departments. The college is committed to helping students in achieving academic and personal success.

Before graduating, students are encouraged to explore several career opportunities and get useful work experience. The college has a high employment rate.

Wilfrid Laurier International College Accomodation

Wilfrid Laurier International College students have both on-campus and off-campus housing options. In Brantford, on-campus student housing consists of apartment-style housing within walking distance of school buildings, eateries, and grocery stores. Some of the on-campus accommodations are:

Expositor Place
Grand River Hall
Lucy Marco Place
Post House
Wilkes House

In Brantford and the surrounding area, there are also a number of private accommodation options.

Wilfrid Laurier International College Notable Alumni

The college has nearly 50,000 alumni worldwide, including several well-known personalities. The Investors Exchange's co-founder and CEO are Brad Katsuyama (IEX). In the Olympics, Sam Schachter competed in beach volleyball. Colleen Moorehead, Osler's Chief Client Officer, is the author of the book 'The Collective Wisdom of High-Performing Women.' The documentary series 'Canadiana' is produced and created by Kyle Cucco and Ashley Brook, two up-and-coming producers and creators

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Arts & Humanities

UTP Stage II: Arts Transfer to Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

The Faculty of Arts is the largest and most diverse faculty at Laurier with 19 departments and interdisciplinary programming spanning a number of fields in the social sciences and humanities.

Arts courses provide opportunities for you to develop important workplace skills, whether you are working towards a career in business, education or the non-profit sector. You’ll learn to challenge assumptions, communicate effectively, think critically and work cooperatively. Most importantly, you’ll be able to put ideas and issues into local, global and historical perspectives.

*Students in the Faculty of Arts will complete their UTP studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.

ARTS PROGRAM STRUCTURE
During the UTP Stage II: Faculty of Arts program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines, which can lead to programs in Global Studies, History, International Education Studies, Political Science, and more. The Faculty of Arts pathway offers students the flexibility to explore a diverse range of courses and help you choose the area in which you wish to specialize for your Bachelor of Arts.

Faculty Of Arts Majors

Ancient Studies (Honours BA)
Anthropology in Combination with another Honours BA Program
Archaeology and Heritage Studies (Honours BA)
Communication Studies (Honours BA)
Communication Studies in combination with another Honours BA program
Cultural Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
English (Honours BA)
Environmental Studies (Honours BA)
Film Studies (Honours BA)
Geography (Honours BA)
Global Studies (Honours BA)
History (Honours BA)
Languages (Honours BA)
Medieval and Medievalism Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
North American Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
Philosophy (Honours BA)
Political Science (Honours BA)
Religion and Culture (Honours BA)
Sociology (Honours BA)
Women and Gender Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program

WLIC students will be advised on appropriate course selection and necessary pathway GPA requirements for the specific faculty, department, major or intended major options. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program:

Introduction to Indigenous Studies
Design Thinking 1: Foundations
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Psychology I
Understanding the Business Environment
Communication Skills for Leadership

48 month

Duration

$ 29300

Tuition

Computer Science & IT

UTP Stage II: Science - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science

The Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs across seven academic departments and are home to several leading-edge research centres.

Science faculty members are engaged in high-quality research, the advancement of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to real-world problems. They bring their expertise and enthusiasm for research into the classroom. Many undergraduate students find opportunities to enrich their learning through involvement in Laurier research projects or through co-op work experience.

The Faculty of Science is committed to offering high-quality programs in the pure and applied sciences. We share with the rest of the university a commitment to offering students a supportive environment and an enriching experience that prepares them for future success.

*Students in the Faculty of Science will complete their UTP studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.

SCIENCE PROGRAM STRUCTURE
During the UTP Stage II: Science program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines, which can lead to programs in Data Science, Computer Science, and Financial Mathematics. Students will complete their UTP Stage II studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, you will get transfer to the second year of Bachelor of Science (Honours ) - Data Science degree at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Data Science (Honours BSc)
Data-driven decision making has become an industry standard, creating unprecedented demand for data-oriented professionals to analyze patterns and models for all kinds of data, with applications ranging from scientific discovery to business intelligence and analytics. The first undergraduate degree of its kind in Canada, our Data Science program addresses the data-related needs of modern business industries.

48 month

Duration

$ 29300

Tuition

Business & Management

UTP Stage II: Business and Economics - Transfer to Bachelor of Business Technology Management

From day one, Lazaridis School students learn to work in teams tackling real-world problems that exist now. The co-op business degree is Canada’s largest to immerse students in the kinds of environments they’ll experience when they graduate.

All of this is about teaching Lazaridis School students to think for themselves, so they’ll be able to adapt to a world of ever-growing complexity, facing problems nobody has ever solved before.

The Lazaridis School operates the largest business degree co-op program in the country. Students are encouraged to explore different career options and gain valuable employment experience before they graduate. The employment rate for the Economic (BA) program in 2020 was 100%.

Students in Business and Economics will complete their UTP studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will either be eligible to transfer or apply to transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.

Program transfer options include:

Business Technology Management (Honours BBTM) (Fall progression only)
Economics (Honours BA)
Economics and Accounting (Honours BA)
Economics and Financial Management (Honours BA)
Economics in Combination with another Honours BA Program

Please note: The Business Technology Management Option and Management Option programs will be available for students once they have transferred to Wilfrid Laurier University. Please see an advisor for more information if you are interested in pursuing one of these options.

Business and Economics Program Structure

During the UTP Stage II: Business and Economics program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines including Business, Accounting, Economics and Leadership Foundations. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program.

Understanding the Business Environment
Introduction to Strategic Management and Decision-Making
Communication Skills for Leadership
Information Technology
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Calculus I
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures I
Introduction to Indigenous Studies

48 month

Duration

$ 29300

Tuition

Business & Management

UTP Stage II: Business and Economics - Transfer to Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honours)

All of this is about teaching Lazaridis School students to think for themselves, so they’ll be able to adapt to a world of ever-growing complexity, facing problems nobody has ever solved before.

Program transfer options include:

Business Technology Management (Honours BBTM) (Fall progression only)
Economics (Honours BA)
Economics and Accounting (Honours BA)
Economics and Financial Management (Honours BA)
Economics in Combination with another Honours BA Program

Business and Economics Program Structure

Understanding the Business Environment
Introduction to Strategic Management and Decision-Making
Communication Skills for Leadership
Information Technology
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Calculus I
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures I
Introduction to Indigenous Studies

48 month

Duration

$ 29300

Tuition

Business & Management

UTP Stage II: Business and Economics - Transfer to Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting (Honours)

All of this is about teaching Lazaridis School students to think for themselves, so they’ll be able to adapt to a world of ever-growing complexity, facing problems nobody has ever solved before.

*Students in Business and Economics will complete their UTP studies at the Brantford Campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will either be eligible to transfer or apply to transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.

Program transfer options include:

Business Technology Management (Honours BBTM) (Fall progression only)
Economics (Honours BA)
Economics and Accounting (Honours BA)
Economics and Financial Management (Honours BA)
Economics in Combination with another Honours BA Program

Please note: The Business Technology Management Option and Management Option programs will be available for students once they have transferred to Wilfrid Laurier University. Please see an advisor for more information if you are interested in pursuing one of these options.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting (Honours)
Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Accounting program is CPA-accredited and gives a career advantage to students looking to become an accountant. Unlike most programs in accounting, this one prepares you to understand business and government issues in a data-driven economy at the macro level.

Business and Economics Program Structure

Understanding the Business Environment
Introduction to Strategic Management and Decision-Making
Communication Skills for Leadership
Information Technology
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Calculus I
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures I
Introduction to Indigenous Studies

48 month

Duration

$ 29300

Tuition

Wilfrid Laurier International College Admission Requirements

Admission to Wilfrid Laurier International College is dependent on meeting certain criteria, which vary depending on the program to which a student applies.

Students should be at least 18 years before taking admission
Students should be proficient in English and must have taken IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or other equivalent exams
Students are required to submit their original transcripts from all the academic institutions they have attended. If the transcripts are not in English, then students need to submit translated copies of the same along with the originals.

Criteria	Requirements
Minimum Age	18 years
Language Proficiency Test	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
Documents Required	High school official transcript
Intake	Jan, May, Sept

Note: International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, there can be some additional requirements while taking admission to Wilfrid Laurier International College, depending on the program a student applies to.

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