Wilfrid Laurier University (Navitas : WLIC - University Pathway)

Wilfrid Laurier University is a Canadian public comprehensive university with six campuses in the Waterloo and Brantford areas of Ontario, offering a wide range of majors. Its mascot is the Golden Hawk, and it has a very active community with lively interaction among students. As an undergraduate, you have opportunities to take part in a variety of research at 25 research centres and institutes. (Navitas is located on the Brantford campus) [Wilfrid Laurier University Highlights] . Founded in 1911. Currently about 20,000 students in total. . International student employment/further study rate: 94.5% . Internships (co-op) are well established, and the university is well known for engineering and business majors . About 80 undergraduate majors in total, including User Experience Design, Film Studies, Community Health, and more [Rankings] . 5th in comprehensive university rankings (for reference: SFU 1st, York 6th, Ryerson 12th) . 5th among universities with high student satisfaction . 5th among universities offering a wide range of extracurricular activities . Top 10 university for hands-on practical education [Major Programs] . Data Science: A major in high demand worldwide. The first of its kind offered by a Canadian university . Computer Science: Always a popular major among international students . UX Design: The skill of providing products or services that give users a better experience (*A representative example of good UX Design is Google, which is simple, intuitive and fast) . Human Rights and Human Diversity: Learn about human rights, which influence social justice around the world in an era of globalization . Communication Studies: Journalism, broadcasting and media major . Film Studies: One of the top film studies programs in Canada . Business Technology Management: Covers skills for solving problems that arise in real business settings . Economics and Financial Management: A major for specialists in finance and investment . Community Health: A major that has become even more important recently (studies the role of society and the impact of environmental factors on health and well-being, as well as costs and ways to improve quality of life) [Features] . More than 80 undergraduate majors. Many majors not available at other Navitas Canada schools . 94.5% employment/further study rate among graduated international students . 240+ partnership co-op jobs . 25 research centres and institutes . Active undergraduate research participation and startup support through a startup incubator . Many graduates form a network across around 100 countries worldwide . Well positioned for campus life as well as co-op, internships, and employment after graduation [Career Support] . Through co-op, academic clubs, societies, research, field training, volunteering and more, students learn the practical side of their major and become job-ready before graduation. Example: If you plan to study UX (User Experience) Design, you can broaden your horizons by studying psychology, media, leadership, entrepreneurship and more, or gain even richer knowledge by also studying technology management, problem solving, international development and so on, and graduate after experiencing co-op, portfolio preparation, and even launching a business through Launchpad. . Launchpad incubator: A startup support centre run by WLU's business school, the Lazaridis School of Business, that supports students' ventures and startups . Active startup support: Regardless of major, students can receive free workspace, funding, and mentorship for starting a business . WLU students build a résumé with co-op or research experience . Most international students (94.5%) succeed in finding a job or continuing their studies after graduation . Hosts Canada's largest job and career fair. There are opportunities with companies in Toronto, Waterloo and Hamilton as well as across Canada [University Tuition] . $27,860~$31,930 It is about one hour from Toronto, so it is easy to visit, and Kitchener and Waterloo, known as innovation cities, are nearby. It is a well-positioned location for campus life as well as co-op, internships, and employment after graduation. One of Wilfrid Laurier University's most distinctive strengths is its support for student entrepreneurship. The Launchpad incubator, a startup support centre run by WLU's business school, the Lazaridis School of Business, supports students' ventures and startups, and regardless of major, students can receive free workspace, funding, and mentorship for starting a business.