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BA/BS in Liberal Studies

University of Waterloo

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BA/BS in Liberal Studies is a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts programme offered by University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Liberal Arts
International tuition: CAD 27,010 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Liberal Studies is an undergraduate program at the University of Waterloo leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies within the Faculty of Arts. Students explore subjects across the humanities, social sciences, languages and cultures, and fine and performing arts, either keeping the degree general or adding focus through a minor. First-year coursework includes an introductory course on inquiry and knowledge creation alongside electives; subsequent years draw primarily from the Faculty of Arts, with the option to choose from more than 100 subject areas across the university, including a combined Honours Arts and Business option. The program is available in co-op and regular (non-co-op) formats, and Waterloo states that the degree can be completed entirely online, in addition to on-campus study.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario applicants need six Grade 12 U or M courses, including a Grade 12 U English course with a minimum final grade of 70%.

About University of Waterloo

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1957
Students: 41,000
QS rank: #113 =
Programs: 297
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Liberal Studies award?

University of Waterloo awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Liberal Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

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