Computer Science (BA or BSc) – Waterloo

Computer Science (BA or BSc) – Waterloo is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at wilfrid-laurier-university in Waterloo, Canada. It takes 4 years; co-op option (three four-month work terms), with intakes in September; January.

wilfrid-laurier-university is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$39,470 a year, about ₹26.4 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$157,880 (≈ ₹1.06 crore) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 international tuition for new students (two terms); 2027/28 rates not yet published; student fees (CAD 3,080–6,050) and textbooks (about CAD 1,500) are extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at wilfrid-laurier-university for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 (Senior Secondary) results in five subjects, including English; Laurier does not use interim, provisional or mock results.
• Class 10 results are used only to check English proficiency.
• Programmes have their own subject requirements, such as English at 60% for many programmes and Mathematics for business, computing and data science.
• Laurier does not publish a single India percentage; your average decides your entrance scholarship (95% or more for President's Gold).

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 83 (20 in each section); PTE 59; Duolingo 120.

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This course starts in: September; January.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (graduate)
• English test score, or an English-medium letter from your university (graduate)
• Programme-specific items listed in your Laurier applicant portal
• Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer

• Renewable Entrance Scholarship (President's Gold)

  Undergraduate (international)

  Value: CAD 6,000 a year, CAD 24,000 over four years

  Admission average of 95–100%. Automatic, no application. Renewed each year with a GPA of 10.5 or more.

  Official page

• Renewable Entrance Scholarship

  Undergraduate (international)

  Value: CAD 5,000 a year, CAD 20,000 over four years

  International students admitted with an average below 95%. Automatic. Renewed each year with a GPA of 7.0 or more.

  Official page

• Inspiring Lives Scholarship

  Undergraduate (international only)

  Value: CAD 500–5,000 a year

  Incoming international undergraduates who show leadership and community involvement. Not based on grades; separate application.

  Official page

• MBA entrance scholarships

  MBA

  Value: CAD 1,000–5,000

  A limited number for outstanding applicants; all applicants are considered automatically.

  Official page

Wilfrid Laurier University is a public university founded in 1911, with its main campus in Waterloo, Ontario, and further campuses in Brantford and Milton. It has more than 21,000 undergraduates across eight faculties.

Laurier is best known for its Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, its co-op programmes and its double degrees with the neighbouring University of Waterloo (BBA with Computer Science or Mathematics). It also teaches computer science, data science, financial mathematics and a new software engineering degree in Milton.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Computer Systems Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$26,000 / year
• Computer Information Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$25,735 / year
• BSc Computer Science (Honours concentrations in AI or Software Engineering)brock-university4 years; co-op option · C$41,646 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Computingcambrian-college3 years (7 semesters), paid internship in the final semester; specialise in AI, cybersecurity or data analytics · C$22,751 / year
• Computer Systems Technology – Security (Advanced Diploma)cambrian-college3 years (6 semesters), 7-week field placement · C$19,436 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Software Developmentcanadore-college3 years, with a 15-week applied work term · C$21,065 / year

More courses at wilfrid-laurier-university

• Business Administration (BBA)4 years; co-op (three four-month work terms) · C$44,332 / year
• Data Science (BSc)4 years; co-op option · C$39,470 / year
• Master of Applied Computing (MAC)Coursework: 16–36 months; thesis or co-op option: 20 months · C$29,076 / year
• Management Analytics (MSc)Full-time, three terms of tuition, with an eight-month industry field project; part-time option · C$56,394 / year
• Master of Business Administration (Full-Time MBA)Full-time, three terms of tuition (Waterloo or Toronto); co-op option · C$58,710 / year
• Economics and Financial Management (BA)4 years; co-op option · C$39,112 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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