BA

Economics and Financial Management

Learn more about studying Economics and Financial Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    37,250CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Wilfrid Laurier University says about their program:

From the decisions made as individuals and families to the decisions made by governments and firms, combing economics and finance gives you the training to understand the complexities of personal and corporate finance, and use those to help people, businesses and governments make better financial decisions. Learn how the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions affect bond and stock prices. Discover how exchange rates affect the riskiness of international supply chain choices. Study how government regulations help maintain financial stability - and how they can contribute to instability. Learn how you can create and estimate the best models for asset prices. Explore how people's psychological biases affect financial decision-making, and how governments can use them to help improve personal finances.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • High school transcripts should have a printed graduation date

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6

  • TOEFL

    83, Reading 20, Writing 20, Speaking 20, Listening 20

  • PTE Academic

    59

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    176

  • Duolingo

    120

  • CAEL

    70

English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please contact our advisors to get more information

English proficiency waivers

  • Submit a copy of your transcript showing that you have studied in an English-language school system for at least three years.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic transcripts
  • Official translations
  • Application form
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
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Scholarships at Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Entrance Scholarships

    Official page

    Wilfrid Laurier University automatically considers eligible first-time undergraduate applicants for entrance scholarships based on admission average. International undergraduate applicants are directed to the international tuition and scholarships page for costs and scholarship options.

  • President’s Gold Scholarship

    Official page

    The President’s Gold Scholarship is an automatic merit entrance scholarship for students with very high admission averages. International undergraduate students may be considered through the regular entrance scholarship process.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$33,220 to CAD$40,209 per year

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What is the cost of living near Wilfrid Laurier University?

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,893
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,784
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$222
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$83
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$55
Monthly public transport pass$96
Monthly grocery basket$276
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23
Gym membership$51

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Wilfrid Laurier University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements