Select Lazaridis School graduate programs in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada are re-opening their applications specifically for students studying in the U.S who are interested in beginning or continuing their studies in September 2025. These programs are ready to provide expedited admissions decisions. We will also consider on a case-by-case basis applicants currently in U.S. PhD programs who are interested in transferring for advanced standing.
At the Lazaridis School, students benefit from a supportive learning environment designed to enhance research capabilities and academic success. Students will work with top faculty mentors who provide guidance throughout their studies.
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If you are ready to apply, we want to chat with you! Our application portal is closed but will be re-opened on an individual basis with a recommendation from a faculty member. Please contact our recruiters as a first step and they will direct you to a faculty member in your area of interest.
"As a well-respected institution, Laurier provides top-notch education for those dedicated to becoming the best. With experienced faculty and advanced resources, it’s an ideal place to pursue higher education — especially in the PhD program, which is designed to cultivate research abilities and help students become experts in their field."
Amirhossein Adhami, PhD candidate in Supply Chain, Operations and Technology Management
"I chose the Lazaridis School as I had the pleasure of experiencing firsthand the Laurier community, inclusivity, and excellence during my undergrad. From the curriculum to the faculty to the students, Laurier is a world-class institution and feels like a second home."
Nicholle Kovach, PhD candidate in Accounting
The City of Waterloo is a vibrant, mid-sized Canadian city located about 100 kilometers west of Toronto. Together with neighbouring cities of Kitchener and Cambridge, the region, sometimes referred to as “Silicon Valley North,” is a dynamic hub for tech startups.
It is a college town known for innovation, research, and a high quality of life with numerous parks, restaurants, art galleries, festivals, skiing, and farmers’ markets. One out of four residents were born outside Canada.
The three cities and surrounding small towns are growing fast, and comprise the 10th-largest metropolitan area in Canada with nearly 700,000 people.
The university’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) office is supported by Associate Vice-President Dr. Andrea Davis.
Increasing representation from equity seeking groups strengthens Laurier’s research efforts and the university as a whole. Building EDI into Laurier’s research enterprise proactively and collectively works towards eliminating systemic barriers faced by equity-deserving groups.
Canadian research councils recognize that achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive research enterprise is essential to research excellence. An equitable research environment advances knowledge and understanding, and responds to local, national and global challenges.
U.S. applicants accepted into the PhD program will be funded for up to four years. PhD students in the Lazaridis School are guaranteed a minimum of $24,000 per year for up to four years, which is inclusive of transferred studies.*
Additionally, international tuition costs for the PhD program will be offset by a scholarship that equals 100% of the difference between international and domestic tuition. If you’re admitted, this means you’ll receive the same funding package as our domestic students with a scholarship valued at approximately $12,500.
International students in the MA in Business Economics program are eligible to receive financial support ranging from $3,000 to $20,000, including teaching assistantships, scholarships, partial tuition waivers and more.
More information about tuition and funding for the PhD, MSc, or MA in Business Economics.
*Students coming into the Lazaridis School with external funding packages exceeding $50,000 may not be eligible for additional internal funding.
