Economics and Financial Management

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

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Key facts

Program
Bachelor's
Duration
4 years
Program
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.

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

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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	$1,821Range: $1,300 to $2,634
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$1,599Range: $1,047 to $2,218
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$211Range: $118 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$85Range: $60 to $125
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$60Range: $34 to $100
Monthly public transport pass	$103Range: $72 to $156
Monthly grocery basket	$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink	$5Range: $3 to $8
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$16Range: $13 to $22
Gym membership	$58Range: $25 to $100

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