Lakehead University is a fully-comprehensive Canadian university, with over 85+ undergraduate and graduate programs in faculties including Engineering, Business Administration, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Science and Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Law. Over 8,500 students study at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, including 1,500+ international students from over 70 nations. Partnered with Georgian College, Lakehead also offers four innovative degree+diploma programs at its campus in Barrie, Ontario.
Lakehead’s English Language Centre delivers academic English and short-term English Innovation Programs throughout the year. Maclean’s University Rankings consistently list Lakehead University among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities (2014-2016, 2018-2021). From 2015-2019, Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead the #1 Undergraduate Research University in Canada. Times Higher Education 2020 and 2021 Global Impact Rankings list Lakehead University in the top 100 in the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Lakehead!
Lakehead University offers you the best of a nurturing, smaller-sized university experience within vibrant communities that are rich with urban and cultural offerings, not to mention unparalleled outdoor recreational opportunities in Canada’s great outdoors. Get to know Lakehead better in this short video: Welcome to Lakehead!
Lakehead University’s standing nationally and internationally in university rankings, combined with our highly learner-centred approach, including robust student supports, are among the reasons for the success of our students. With student to professor ratios of 15:1 (Thunder Bay campus) and 13:1 (Orillia campus), you are able to play a bigger role in classes and be more actively engaged in your studies. Lakehead students and professors foster close academic relationships, allowing you to access—easily and directly—the expertise and advice of your professors.
Modern laboratories, extensive research facilities, including a cutting-edge Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering and Sciences, and lecture rooms of all sizes support the University’s academic activities. Our campuses provide the total university experience: a blend of academic excellence, residence living and a rich variety of social and recreational opportunities. One of the special added benefits you will enjoy as a Lakehead University student is the location of our hometowns. Situated in the heart of Canada on the northwest shore of Lake Superior – the world’s largest freshwater lake – Thunder Bay is a culturally diverse city known for its breathtaking natural environment and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation. The City of Orillia is located just north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country on the shores of Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe, giving you the best of a nurturing community home base with easy access to Canada’s largest metropolitan centre.
97.7% of Lakehead graduates are employed within 2 years of graduation—above the Ontario average of 95.6%. This is a testament to the value of Lakehead’s commitment to providing you with hands-on learning opportunities, giving you a competitive advantage as you enter into your career. In fact, 91.8% of Lakehead courses contain an experiential learning component such as internships, field school, research work with a professor, and community engagement projects. Paid co-operative education placements are an option for several key programs as well.
Our minimum admission requirement for consideration of international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4-point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University four-year degree. We advise all international students to apply early, as admission into our programs is competitive. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor and have your proof of English language proficiency complete. At this time, we do not pre-assess qualifications. Please visit our Graduate Admissions page for complete details.
Biomathematics, bioinformatics, and computational biology
Biotechnology
Business administration, management and operations
Business, management, marketing and related support services, other
Business/commerce, general
Business/managerial economics
Chemical engineering
Chemistry
Civil engineering
Civil engineering technology/technician
Classics and classical languages, literatures and linguistics
Clinical, counselling and applied psychology
Communication and media studies
Computer and information sciences and support services, general
Computer engineering
Computer science
Criminology
Economics
Education, general
Education, other
Electrical and electronic engineering technologies/technicians
Electrical, electronics and communications engineering
English language and literature, general
English literature
Entrepreneurial and small business operations
Environmental/environmental health engineering
Ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Fine arts and art studies
Forestry
Geography and cartography
Geological and Earth sciences/geosciences
Health and physical education/fitness
History
Human Resources Management and Services
International business/trade/commerce
Law (LLB, JD, BCL)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Linguistic, comparative and related language studies and services
Management information systems and services
Marketing
Materials sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics and statistics, other
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians
Medicine (MD)
Music
Natural resources and conservation, other
Natural resources conservation and research
Natural resources management and policy
Outdoor education
Parks, recreation and leisure facilities management
Parks, recreation and leisure studies
Physics
Political science and government
Psychology, general
Psychology, other
Public health
Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing
Second language learning
Sociology
Teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods
Teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas
Visual and performing arts, other
Wildlife and wildlands science and management
Lakehead’s student-centred philosophy ensures you have access to a broad range of supports, which include: international advising, immigration advising, tutoring, writing and math support, academic advising, career planning, cooperative education, accessibility services, health and wellness, medical and counselling supports, security services and more.
Lakehead celebrates the many cultures that make up its student body with students from over 70 nations. Our International Centre is home to student-led cultural events throughout the year, and Lakehead’s Student Union (LUSU) supports a Multicultural Centre and all its initiatives. Our on-campus Office of Human Rights and Equity promotes and protects the human rights of students, faculty and staff by building and fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive university community.
Lakehead’s vibrant student union, LUSU, allows you to add your voice to student government or get involved in one of the LUSU Centres such as the Indigenous Awareness Centre, Multicultural Centre, Pride Central or the Sustainability Initiative. Not only can you exercise leadership and engagement through a broad range of academic, special interest and cultural clubs on campus, you can hone skills through the Lakehead Makes Leaders Certificate, or by becoming a Global Ambassador or Peer Mentor to new international students.
To round out your university experience, you can keep active through recreational and varsity sports, or maintain your fitness routine in our recreational facilities.
Take advantage of one of Canada’s most generous university scholarship programs. We make paying for your university degree easier so you can focus on your education. Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school, or who are transferring from an international college or university, will be considered for the Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University for 2022-2023.
Earn $40,000 CAD ($10,000 x 4 years) with a 90.0%+ academic average (IB average 35+) (Canadian equivalent).
Earn $30,000 CAD ($7,500 x 4 years) with an 80.0 – 89.9% academic average (IB average 30-34) (Canadian equivalent).
Earn $6,000 CAD ($6,000 in year 1) with a 75.0 – 79.9% academic average (IB average 28-29) (Canadian equivalent).
$4,000 Lakehead-Georgian Visionary Award
Students admitted for Fall 2022 to one of our four Lakehead-Georgian diploma+degree programs will also receive an automatic $4,000 CAD Visionary Award in addition to any entrance scholarship they are receiving.
There’s no better way to get the full university experience than to live in residence. With cafeteria, classes and campus amenities just steps away, you will enjoy the convenience of living on campus. Our Residence Life Team is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is dedicated to offering you support and organizing exciting events for you and all members of your new residence family.
Lakehead University offers many options for dining on campus, so that you can enjoy meals and snacks that are both nutritious and convenient. Choose from vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten free and Asian food options.
Lakehead University offers you the best of a nurturing, smaller-sized university experience within vibrant communities that are rich with urban and cultural offerings, not to mention unparalleled outdoor recreational opportunities in Canada’s great outdoors. Get to know Lakehead better in this short video: Welcome to Lakehead!
Lakehead University’s standing nationally and internationally in university rankings, combined with our highly learner-centred approach, including robust student supports, are among the reasons for the success of our students. With student to professor ratios of 15:1 (Thunder Bay campus) and 13:1 (Orillia campus), you are able to play a bigger role in classes and be more actively engaged in your studies. Lakehead students and professors foster close academic relationships, allowing you to access—easily and directly—the expertise and advice of your professors.
Modern laboratories, extensive research facilities, including a cutting-edge Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering and Sciences, and lecture rooms of all sizes support the University’s academic activities. Our campuses provide the total university experience: a blend of academic excellence, residence living and a rich variety of social and recreational opportunities. One of the special added benefits you will enjoy as a Lakehead University student is the location of our hometowns. Situated in the heart of Canada on the northwest shore of Lake Superior – the world’s largest freshwater lake – Thunder Bay is a culturally diverse city known for its breathtaking natural environment and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation. The City of Orillia is located just north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country on the shores of Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe, giving you the best of a nurturing community home base with easy access to Canada’s largest metropolitan centre.
97.7% of Lakehead graduates are employed within 2 years of graduation—above the Ontario average of 95.6%. This is a testament to the value of Lakehead’s commitment to providing you with hands-on learning opportunities, giving you a competitive advantage as you enter into your career. In fact, 91.8% of Lakehead courses contain an experiential learning component such as internships, field school, research work with a professor, and community engagement projects. Paid co-operative education placements are an option for several key programs as well.
Our minimum admission requirement for consideration of international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4-point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University four-year degree. We advise all international students to apply early, as admission into our programs is competitive. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor and have your proof of English language proficiency complete. At this time, we do not pre-assess qualifications. Please visit our Graduate Admissions page for complete details.
Lakehead’s student-centred philosophy ensures you have access to a broad range of supports, which include: international advising, immigration advising, tutoring, writing and math support, academic advising, career planning, cooperative education, accessibility services, health and wellness, medical and counselling supports, security services and more.
Lakehead celebrates the many cultures that make up its student body with students from over 70 nations. Our International Centre is home to student-led cultural events throughout the year, and Lakehead’s Student Union (LUSU) supports a Multicultural Centre and all its initiatives. Our on-campus Office of Human Rights and Equity promotes and protects the human rights of students, faculty and staff by building and fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive university community.
Lakehead’s vibrant student union, LUSU, allows you to add your voice to student government or get involved in one of the LUSU Centres such as the Indigenous Awareness Centre, Multicultural Centre, Pride Central or the Sustainability Initiative. Not only can you exercise leadership and engagement through a broad range of academic, special interest and cultural clubs on campus, you can hone skills through the Lakehead Makes Leaders Certificate, or by becoming a Global Ambassador or Peer Mentor to new international students.
To round out your university experience, you can keep active through recreational and varsity sports, or maintain your fitness routine in our recreational facilities.
Take advantage of one of Canada’s most generous university scholarship programs. We make paying for your university degree easier so you can focus on your education. Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school, or who are transferring from an international college or university, will be considered for the Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University for 2022-2023.
Earn $40,000 CAD ($10,000 x 4 years) with a 90.0%+ academic average (IB average 35+) (Canadian equivalent).
Earn $30,000 CAD ($7,500 x 4 years) with an 80.0 – 89.9% academic average (IB average 30-34) (Canadian equivalent).
Earn $6,000 CAD ($6,000 in year 1) with a 75.0 – 79.9% academic average (IB average 28-29) (Canadian equivalent).
$4,000 Lakehead-Georgian Visionary Award
Students admitted for Fall 2022 to one of our four Lakehead-Georgian diploma+degree programs will also receive an automatic $4,000 CAD Visionary Award in addition to any entrance scholarship they are receiving.
There’s no better way to get the full university experience than to live in residence. With cafeteria, classes and campus amenities just steps away, you will enjoy the convenience of living on campus. Our Residence Life Team is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is dedicated to offering you support and organizing exciting events for you and all members of your new residence family.
Lakehead University offers many options for dining on campus, so that you can enjoy meals and snacks that are both nutritious and convenient. Choose from vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten free and Asian food options.
Read about the experiences of past international students.
Coming from a big, over-populated city in India, it was refreshing for me to move to a city that offers a perfect balance between ‘Living in the City’ and ‘Living in the Wild.’ Thunder Bay provided everything I wanted in a beautiful package of academic and recreational activities.
Ankit Raj, India, Master of Science (Computer Science)
Lakehead is known as a top university in undergraduate research in Canada. By doing experiments and writing lab reports, the theory part of my study is completed. We were taught the spirit of Chemistry in classes and then we can actually get to know the fun parts when we’re doing the hands-on labs.
Lakehead has also given me a lot of hands-on experience throughout my degree, especially through the cooperative education program. In my third year, I decided to do my co-op as a Client Advisor with RBC. I loved the experience so much that I am still working with them now, three years later.
Mary Wokomah, Nigeria, Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Business)
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