Course overview
Master of Business Administration (Full-Time MBA) is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at wilfrid-laurier-university in Waterloo, Canada. It takes Full-time, three terms of tuition (Waterloo or Toronto); co-op option, with intakes in Check with Lazaridis recruiters for current start dates.
wilfrid-laurier-university is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | wilfrid-laurier-university (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Waterloo, Canada |
| Course | Master of Business Administration (Full-Time MBA) |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Business & Management |
| Duration | Full-time, three terms of tuition (Waterloo or Toronto); co-op option |
| Tuition per year | C$58,710 (≈ ₹39.3 lakh) |
| Intakes | Check with Lazaridis recruiters for current start dates |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83 (20 in each section); PTE 59; Duolingo not accepted |
Interested in Master of Business Administration (Full-Time MBA)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$58,710 a year, about ₹39.3 lakh.
2026/27 international tuition: CAD 19,570 per term, CAD 58,710 total for the full-time MBA; co-op fees extra
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residence, Waterloo (dorm or apartment style)2026/27 first-year estimate | C$8,373–11,760per academic year | ≈ ₹5.6 lakh – ₹7.9 lakh |
| Meal plan, Waterloo (required in residence)2026/27 estimate | C$2,892–7,750per academic year | ≈ ₹1.9 lakh – ₹5.2 lakh |
| Residence, Brantford (apartment style)2026/27 first-year estimate | C$9,062–9,707per academic year | ≈ ₹6.1 lakh – ₹6.5 lakh |
| GroceriesLaurier estimate | C$3,000per academic year | ≈ ₹2 lakh |
Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at wilfrid-laurier-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Graduate programmes need a recognised bachelor's degree; Laurier's international graduate pages do not state how three-year Indian degrees are treated, so check with the programme before applying.
- If your degree was taught in English, you can upload an official letter from your university instead of an English test.
- Each programme sets its own requirements and deadlines; the MSc Management Analytics, for example, has a 30 March international deadline.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83 (20 in each section); PTE 59; Duolingo not accepted.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (undergraduate and graduate) |
| TOEFL iBT | 83, with 20 in each section, for tests before January 2026; 4.5 (4.0 in each band) on the new scale |
| PTE Academic | 59 overall |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 for undergraduate entry; not accepted for graduate programmes |
| Waiver | Undergraduate: your three most recent years of full-time study in English, with no ESL courses. Graduate: an official letter showing your degree was taught in English. |
Intakes
This course starts in: Check with Lazaridis recruiters for current start dates.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (graduate)
- English test score, or an English-medium letter from your university (graduate)
- Programme-specific items listed in your Laurier applicant portal
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer
Scholarships
Renewable Entrance Scholarship (President's Gold)
Undergraduate (international)
Value: CAD 6,000 a year, CAD 24,000 over four years
Admission average of 95–100%. Automatic, no application. Renewed each year with a GPA of 10.5 or more.
Official pageRenewable Entrance Scholarship
Undergraduate (international)
Value: CAD 5,000 a year, CAD 20,000 over four years
International students admitted with an average below 95%. Automatic. Renewed each year with a GPA of 7.0 or more.
Official pageInspiring Lives Scholarship
Undergraduate (international only)
Value: CAD 500–5,000 a year
Incoming international undergraduates who show leadership and community involvement. Not based on grades; separate application.
Official pageMBA entrance scholarships
MBA
Value: CAD 1,000–5,000
A limited number for outstanding applicants; all applicants are considered automatically.
Official page
About wilfrid-laurier-university
Wilfrid Laurier University is a public university founded in 1911, with its main campus in Waterloo, Ontario, and further campuses in Brantford and Milton. It has more than 21,000 undergraduates across eight faculties.
Laurier is best known for its Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, its co-op programmes and its double degrees with the neighbouring University of Waterloo (BBA with Computer Science or Mathematics). It also teaches computer science, data science, financial mathematics and a new software engineering degree in Milton.
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FAQs
What is the fee for Master of Business Administration (Full-Time MBA) at wilfrid-laurier-university?
The tuition for international students is C$58,710 a year (about ₹39.3 lakh). 2026/27 international tuition: CAD 19,570 per term, CAD 58,710 total for the full-time MBA; co-op fees extra. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Master of Business Administration (Full-Time MBA)?
The course takes Full-time, three terms of tuition (Waterloo or Toronto); co-op option.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83 (20 in each section); PTE 59; Duolingo not accepted. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: Check with Lazaridis recruiters for current start dates. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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