Overview

We offer a bachelor degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies at University of Waterloo. You’ll learn how to plan, manage, and deliver programs for all kinds of people — and thanks to field trips and practicums, that learning goes way beyond the classroom. With 15 elective courses you can choose, you can easily combine your interests in Recreation with other areas of study or even do a double major degree.

Key Features

In North America's top-rated leisure department for research into leisure, you can apply your learning to the work experience you can get through the co-op stream.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to develop programs and services that help people maximize their quality of life.

Around the world, people spend billions of dollars on recreation, travel, and other leisure activities, making this one of the world's largest industries.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Marketing Recreation and Sport Services

Social Entrepreneurship for Change

Event Management

Leisure and Well-being

Program Management and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Tourism & Leisure View 78 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts – current school - Upload using QUEST

Transcripts – previous school(s) - Upload using QUEST

English language test results (if applicable) - To be sent directly from testing centre

Admission Information Form - Complete and submit using QUEST

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53000 CAD / year

≈ 53000 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 CAD / year

≈ 9000 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic (Out of province students): $9,000

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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