Overview

Benefit from extensive hands-on experience that deepens your understanding of computing fundamentals and prepares you for real-world challenges. Explore the full range of opportunities and specializations available in the Computer Science program from Wilfrid Laurier University .

Key facts

Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on in this program:
Career-Ready Curriculum: Develop strong algorithm analysis and design skills in procedural, object-oriented and low-level languages, with an optional introduction to functional, parallel, and logical paradigms.
Extensive Lab Time: We know hands-on experience is key to your understanding of computing fundamentals, so you’ll spend lots of time in the lab starting in first year.
Start with a Solid Foundation: Laurier’s first-year courses provide the critical background needed for success, regardless of your high school computer science experience.
Personalize Your Degree to Your Interests: In senior years, you will select courses in application areas ranging from internet computing to writing apps for mobile computing, from applied cryptography to quantum computing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Calculus I
Data Structures I

Environment, Sustainability and Society
Health Issues I

Computer Networks
Operating Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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January 15: The application deadline for Ontario high school students.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Mathematics Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 61 other Bachelors in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Average admission range: low 80s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60%
A second senior or grade 12 Mathematics course at 60% is required for some curriculums
All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

3488 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3488 CAD per module during 48 months.
National

679 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 679 CAD per module during 48 months.

Per 0.50 credits

Living costs for Waterloo

810 - 1447 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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Other requirements

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Living costs for Waterloo

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