Canada and Our Campuses

Every year, Laurier welcomes international students from over 100 countries to our campuses in southwestern Ontario, Canada. As an international student, you are an important part of the Laurier community and we are proud to offer you friendly, diverse campuses where you can learn, live, work and play during your studies and graduate ready to achieve your professional and personal goals.

Your student experience in Canada will allow you to enjoy a high quality of life in a safe and stable country and your education can lead to opportunities to work and live in Canada after graduation. 

Learn more about what you'll experience when you choose to study in Canada at Laurier.

Canada ranked in the top 5 best education systems in the world. (Conference Board of Canada)
%
of international student plan to apply for a post-graduation work permit. (CBIE 2023 International Student Survey)
Canada ranked in the top 5 overall for best countries in the world. (U.S. News and World Report)

Our Campuses

The Brantford campus is integrated into the city, with modern student spaces built into historical buildings. Choose from academic offerings focused on social innovation and future-oriented academics.

The Milton campus is located just outside of the GTA and offers a comfortable learn-work-live lifestyle. You'll get the benefits of a small campus community at this commute-friendly location.

The Waterloo campus is located in a student-centric city in North America's second-largest tech sector. Choose from academic offerings in arts, science, business, music and more.

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Living in the Laurier Community

Being part of the Laurier community means providing you with options to live at Laurier. Whether you choose to live in residence in your first year or off campus for the duration of your degree, we have options to help you find the right place to live and stay connected with the community:

Laurier is a Place to Call Home

Take a look at some of our favourite campus spots and get a feel for what it's like to be at Laurier.

Brantford campus aerial shot Brantford YMCA building Students walking on sidewalk downtown Milton Academic Centre building Students crossing the road Ansley Alumni field in Waterloo Students sitting in picnic tables outside of DAWB building Savvas Chamberlain Music building

Climate

Canada's climate allows you to experience all four seasons. Our cities will be blanketed in snow through the winter months, and warm and sunny through the summer months.

In the winter you will find fellow golden hawks skating on local ice rinks, snowshoeing through city parks, or tobogganing after a fresh snow fall. In the summer, take in the fresh air by hiking along local trails, going to the beach for a swim, or canoeing down the Grand River.

No matter what season we are in, whether you’re playing in the snow or in the sun, there are lots of activities to indulge in.

Students chatting outside of Waterloo Library Students walking in front of Laurier Library in Summer Students walking in front of Fred Nichols Centre during Winter Two students walking in front of Peters Building during Winter

Safety

It's important to all of us that you feel secure and comfortable in the Laurier community. On all of our campuses, you’ll experience the welcoming, safe community we’re known for.

We have a dedicated team of experienced law enforcement professionals to respond to your needs, concerns and emergencies – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We also have several initiatives and services in place to create safe and secure campuses, including:

Get Connected

Choosing a university can be a tough decision for both parents and students, especially when that school is in another country. To help you through this process, we have created online opportunities for you to connect with us, ask questions, and learn more about Laurier.

We invite you to connect with one of our admissions staff members to begin your journey to Laurier!

Get in Touch

Undergraduate International Recruitment

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies