The following are estimated expenses for your first year at Laurier based on the fees for the 2026/27 academic year. These estimates are for two academic terms studying full time (2.5 credits or 5 courses each term).
|
Item |
Domestic Student Cost |
International Student Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition2 | $6,059 – $10,494 (View a full breakdown of tuition fees by program) | $34,880 – $42,220 (View a full breakdown of tuition fees by program) |
| Student Fees | $2,048 – $4,205 (View a full breakdown of incidental fees and other student fees) | $2,840 – $4,997 (Includes health insurance and other student fees) |
| Textbooks and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Academic Subtotal | $9,607 – $16,199 |
$39,220 – $48,717 |
| Residence | $8,799 – $9,425 (Brantford: apartment style only) $8,129 – $11,418 (Waterloo: dorm or apartment style) |
$8,799 – $9,425 (Brantford: apartment style only) $8,129 – $11,418 (Waterloo: dorm or apartment style) |
| Meal Plans3 | $960 – $1,360 (Brantford) $2,833 – $7,565 (Waterloo) |
$960 – $1,360 (Brantford) $2,833 – $7,565 (Waterloo) |
| Groceries4 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Other (Phone, Clothing, etc.) | $1,600 – $3,200 | $1,600 – $3,200 |
| Personal Expenses Subtotal | $14,659 – $25,483 | $14,659 – $25,483 |
| Total Estimate | $24,266 – $41,682 | $53,879 - $74,2000 |
1 Fees subject to increase for 2027/28. This chart is an estimate only. Costs are variable depending on the student.
2 Canadian undergraduate tuition fees. Canadian tuition fees for the double-degree programs with the University of Waterloo are $10,564 for the BBA and BMath and $13,128 for the BBA and BCS for first-year students.
3 Costs variable depending on residence style and meal plan. Meal plans are required for students living in residence in Waterloo and are optional for students living in residence in Brantford.
4 Students living in an apartment-style residence should factor in groceries.
Tuition fees are due at the beginning of each academic term. Fall term tuition fees are due in early September, winter term tuition fees are due in early January and spring term tuition fees are due in early May.
Your invoice will appear online on LORIS. It will include all fees for the academic term, such as tuition, student fees, residence costs and meal plan fees. Look under the Student Services tab and select "View Student Invoice."
Fall term tuition fees are assessed in mid-July and early August, and adding or dropping courses may change the amount owing. Winter term fees are assessed and invoiced in late November. Spring term fees are assessed in early April and invoiced in May. Check your account status on LORIS at any time after the assessment date. The full amount should be paid by the due date to avoid paying late fees.
There are a variety of accepted methods for you to pay your tuition. Each term, your invoice includes all tuition costs as well as other fees for that term, such as residence and student fees. When you submit your payment, you are paying for all fees listed on your invoice.
Our Money Management team is here to support you before and during your time at Laurier, so you can minimize stress and focus on your classes and university life.
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Connect with our Service Laurier team for all of your tuition and finance questions you might have.
