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International Year One (UTP II) Science , Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science Navitas Group - Wilfrid Laurier International College - Waterloo Campus Navitas Group - Wilfrid Laurier International College - Waterloo Campus, Canada

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CAD 33595

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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46

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs across seven academic departments and are home to several leading-edge research centres.


Science faculty members are engaged in high-quality research, the advancement of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to real-world problems. They bring their expertise and enthusiasm for research into the classroom. Many undergraduate students find opportunities to enrich their learning through involvement in Laurier research projects or through co-op work experience.


Science Program Structure

During the International Year One (UTP Stage II): Science program, you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program:

  • Calculus I
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Data Structures I
  • Introduction to Indigenous Studies
  • Design Thinking 1: Foundations
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Psychology I
  • Understanding the Business Environment
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Communication Skills for Leadership


Data Science (Honours BSc)

Data-driven decision making has become an industry standard, creating unprecedented demand for data-oriented professionals to analyze patterns and models for all kinds of data, with applications ranging from scientific discovery to business intelligence and analytics. The first undergraduate degree of its kind in Canada, the Data Science program addresses the data-related needs of modern business industries.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

May 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 46.0  Minimum Writing - 14.0  Minimum Speaking - 14.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 46 - With no score less than - 42
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 95.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Senior Secondary School Certificate with minimum overall average of 60% in 4 academic senior level subjects + Math 12 score minimum 55%.

Note: In case a student doesn’t have math 12, they can still be accepted and will be given an extra math subject in semester 1 at WLIC.
 

6 IELTS Score
46 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

33595

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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

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Scholarships

Scholarships Currently available for Sept 2025, Jan 2026 and May 2026 intakes


WLIC is thrilled to announce a new 4-year, $20,000 scholarship

  1. WLIC $5,000 (WLIC entrance scholarship)
  2. Year 2: $5,000 (automatic International In-Course Scholarship)
  3. Year 3: $5,000 (International In-Course Scholarship, GPA of ~ 70)
  4. Year 4: $5,000 (International In-Course Scholarship, GPA of ~ 70)
  5. Total: $20,000 (Combined total over four years)

Beginning September 2025, WLIC students will benefit from this great financial opportunity. The first two awards totalling $10,000 are open to all students. Students must obtain a GPA of 7 (~70%) for the final $10,000.
 


WLIC Entrance Scholarship

  • The scholarship cannot be combined with any other offers.
  • The scholarship can only be applicable as a tuition credit at WLIC and has no cash value.
  • The scholarship is for one of Foundation (UTP Stage I) OR International Year One (UTP Stage II) students only.
  • Must be a full-time, continuing student to qualify.
  • $2,500 CAD will be applied after week 4 of the 2nd semester and $2,500 CAD will be applied after week 4 of the 3rd semester of your studies at WLIC.


International In-Course Scholarship 

  • Students transferring from Wilfrid Laurier International College are automatically considered for the in-course scholarship upon entry and are not eligible for entrance grid scholarships.
  • Students must register for a full-time course load (2.0 credits) in two terms of an academic year (September – August).
  • Recipients must pay international tuition fees. Students who are exempted from international tuition are eligible for the domestic in-course scholarship.
  • A minimum grade point average of 7.0 must be achieved in the immediately preceding academic year.
  • International in-course in combination with the entrance scholarship can total a maximum of $20,000 in a student’s academic career. The WLIC $5,000 entrance scholarship will be considered part of the $20,000 total.
  • Exceptions to maximum award values and years applicable can be made at the discretion of the Associate Registrar Student Finance and Client Services.

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