Overview
Established in 1911, the Wilfrid Laurier University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Waterloo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution also has a branch campus in Brantford. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 113-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WLU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Wilfrid Laurier University  |
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| Acronym | WLU |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | Veritas Omnia Vincit Truth conquers all |
| Colours | Purple and gold |
| Mascot | The Golden Hawk |
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University Location
| Address | 75 University Avenue West Waterloo N2L 3C5 Ontario Canada |
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+1 (519) 884 1970 Ext 3385 |
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+1 (519) 747 2106 |
| Other locations | Brantford |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Wilfrid Laurier University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Wilfrid Laurier University's Facebook page
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Wilfrid Laurier University's main LinkedIn profile
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