You’ve done your research, picked your program(s) and can picture yourself in the Laurier community. Now it’s time to apply! Submit your application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026 for Ontario high school students and April 1, 2026 for everyone else.
Learn more about the application process with information tailored to you.
Getting a university education is a smart investment in your future and we will be here to invest in you along the way. In fact, Laurier is ranked 6th in Canada for total financial support awarded to students.
We take financial health – and help – seriously with 700+ competitive scholarships and awards available.
As a Laurier Golden Hawk you have access to funding opportunities for your first year and beyond, including automatic entrance scholarships.
At Laurier, you can look forward to a university experience that allows you to gather, grow, study and embrace your place as a Golden Hawk. Whether it’s the tight-knit atmosphere, the one-stop student services or the practical opportunities to apply your learning, at Laurier Brantford you’ll always have access to the resources you need to thrive. Here are some of our students’ favourite ways to enjoy their university experience on our Brantford campus:
With 20+ undergraduate programs, over 40 student clubs to join and partnerships with businesses and non-profit organizations in the neighbourhood, you’ll be provided lots of practical opportunities to apply your learning.
With the average class having only 30 students, you can engage in quality conversations with your profs and peers, in the classroom and around campus. These interactions help you build strong academic and personal connections.
Whether you’re hitting a spin class, swimming laps or joining a dodgeball league, you’ll have endless ways to move, unwind and connect with friends with your full-access pass to the Laurier Brantford YMCA.
Situated along the Grand River and close to major markets in North America, Brantford has a thriving business community that is home to several global operations - but people are drawn to the region for so much more. Home to many famous faces including Wayne Gretzky, Alexander Graham Bell and Lawren Harris, Brantford is rich in history and has a unique culture vibe. With enticing hike and bike trails, a lively arts vibe, and plenty of cool festivals and events, Brantford is a vibrant place to call home for residents and students alike.
Our residence buildings are near campus, so it’s easy to get to class on time—and just as easy to grab coffee, food, or hit the library for late-night study sessions.
Plus, we guarantee first-year residence to undergraduate students attending university for the first time.
Brantford is approximately a one-hour drive along the QEW and Hwy. 403 from Toronto and the Niagara region. The city has a population of over 97,000 and feels like a small-town community with big-city amenities.
