Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University is a top leading university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It has excellent reputation for first-rate teaching and research.

The University has the following faculties: Faculty of Arts; Faculty of Music; Faculty of Science; School of Business & Economics; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Social Work; Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The Laurier School of Business & Economics is one of Canada’s top business schools, offering PhD & Masters Programs, MBA, MABE, undergraduate and diploma programs. The Laurier Master of Business Administration (MBA) program - Accounting Stream and the Undergraduate BBA-Business Administration programs are accredited by CMA Canada. The School is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) for both the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (HBBA) and MBA programs.

Ratings and Rankings:

- 1st in Ontario and 4th in the country among primarily undergraduate universities (Maclean’s 2009).

- In The Globe and Mail’s 2008 University Report Card, Laurier received grade "A" for Overall quality of education, Class sizes, Sense of community on campus, Faculty members’ knowledge of their subjects, Quality of teaching, and Sense of personal safety/security. Additionally it received "A-" for Overall satisfaction with university experience, Overall university atmosphere, Availability of faculty outside of the classroom, Tolerance of diverse opinions and ideas.

- Rated 1st in Ontario and 5th in the country among primarily undergraduate universities (Macleans 2008 University Rankings). Wilfrid Laurier University is placed in the top 3 in its category nationally for highest quality and innovation, and remained in the top 4 for reputation.

- Ranked 1st nationally for: School spirit, Development of students’ personal confidence, and Satisfaction with feeling welcome (Canadian Undergraduate Survey Consortium, CUSC).

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