Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University has five campuses, with the main two in Waterloo and Brantford. It also has campuses in Kitchener for social work faculty and in Toronto for part-time MBA programmes. You can choose from various on and off-campus housing options to facilitate your tenure at the university. 

On-campus Accommodation:

University provides on-campus residence to all international students. You must deposit a non-refundable fee of 600 CAD to apply for the accommodation. There are mainly two following types of accommodation available for the students:

Waterloo campus has dorms and apartments, whereas the Brantford campus only has apartments for students. All students are mandated to buy a meal plan of the following cost: 

• Waterloo Campus: 2,374 CAD – 6,155 CAD
• Brantford Campus: 883 CAD – 1,200 CAD

Off-campus Accommodation:

International students can also choose off-campus housing near their campus. Wilfrid Laurier University has partnered with a housing website Places4Students.com that provides a variety of residence options, including studio apartments, multiple bedroom apartments, and shared apartments.

These apartments include standard amenities such as air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and high-speed internet access. Depending on occupancy and area, the monthly cost can range from 450 to 900 CAD.