Laurentian University

Overview

At a Glance

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Urban Centre Size
Medium (150-500K)
Number of Students
8,056
DLI Number
O19304259382
Main Campus Region
North
Summary

Laurentian University serves a vast region across Northern Ontario and beyond with strengths in stressed watershed systems, rural and northern health, sustainable mining, engineering and environmental remediation. Located on the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Laurentian also differentiates itself by its bilingual learning environment and tri-cultural mandate. Offering 106 programs of which 33 programs are in French, students have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Indigenous culture and ways of knowing across select programs and a broad selection of relevant courses.

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Laurentian University serves a vast region across Northern Ontario and beyond with strengths in stressed watershed systems, rural and northern health, sustainable mining, engineering and environmental remediation. Located on the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Laurentian also differentiates itself by its bilingual learning environment and tri-cultural mandate.

Offering 106 programs at the Undergraduate (Opens In A New Tab) and Graduate (Opens In A New Tab) levels, of which 33 programs are in French, students have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Indigenous culture and ways of knowing across select programs and a broad selection of relevant courses.

“Laurentian is responsive to a rapidly changing global landscape while staying true to its core identity. We are forming the next generation of global leaders, while responding to the needs of our local communities. As a tricultural and bilingual institution, we are proud to share our unique voice with the world.” – Dr. Robert Haché, Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor.

Laurentian’s 70,000 strong alumni are stewards of the economic, social and cultural growth and vitality of northern Ontario for more than six decades. They are leaders of industry, entrepreneurs, nurses, educators, engineers, doctors, lawyers, social workers, accountants, geologists, and soon-to-be architects; professionals in all walks of life. Their journey through Laurentian was distinctively marked by their ability to shape their destiny with the support of the entire university community. With a campus surrounded by five freshwater lakes and conservation land, it is an idyllic setting and learning environment for balancing academic pursuit and a wholesome lifestyle.

Requirements and Admissions

You will find a list of all undergraduate and graduate programs and their admissions criteria on our website. Found a program that you are interested in? Click on the Program Details section to find information such as: admissions requirements, degree options and much more. Undergraduate programs can be found here (Opens In A New Tab), for graduate programs follow this link (Opens In A New Tab).

Country Specific Requirements
A list of undergraduate admissions requirements for each country can be found here (Opens In A New Tab). For graduate admission requirements, use this link (Opens In A New Tab).

Language Requirements
If English or French is not your first language, or mother tongue, you will be required to provide evidence of language proficiency. For more information, please visit the following page (Opens In A New Tab).

Programs

  • Accounting and related services
  • Architecture (BArch, BA, BS, BSc, MArch, MA, MS, MSc, PhD)
  • Biochemistry/biophysics and molecular biology
  • Biological and biomedical sciences, other
  • Biology, general
  • Biomathematics, bioinformatics, and computational biology
  • Business administration, management and operations
  • Chemical engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Computer science
  • Criminology
  • Ecology, evolution, systematics and population biology
  • Economics
  • Education, general
  • Engineering, general
  • English language and literature, general
  • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Geological and Earth sciences/geosciences
  • History
  • Human Resources Management and Services
  • Marketing
  • Materials sciences
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mining and mineral engineering
  • Neurobiology and neurosciences
  • Outdoor education
  • Pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and administration
  • Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants
  • Psychology, general
  • Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing
  • Sociology
  • Zoology/animal biology

Student Experience

As a Laurentian student, you’ll find plenty to do and experience. The combined efforts of the student associations, student clubs, and residences make for a flurry of activities and events on and off campus.

As the Northern Ontario hub for health, education, entertainment, business, government, mining and retail, the City of Greater Sudbury offers the unique advantages of a metropolitan city while remaining a truly tight-knit community. Combined with its enviable natural setting of freshwater lakes and boreal forests, it offers an outstanding quality of life.

The Laurentian University campus is nestled among five freshwater lakes and our natural setting is minutes from the downtown area and comprises more than 765 acres of land that adjoin the vast Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. Nature is at the core of the University’s identity, and learning here, in this awe-inspiring natural environment, is a true pleasure for the senses. It is an environment in which you will thrive.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The key to choosing a university that’s right for you is finding a place that speaks to you – a place where you feel comfortable, receive the support you need and will set you on a path to success. Laurentian University is here to help you achieve your educational, career and personal goals by making education at a Canadian university the most accessible ever! Our scholarships recognize academic achievements and are awarded based on admission average.

  • Your average: 90% to 100%*
    Academic Excellence Scholarships: Up to $60,000 in scholarship awards
    $15,000 in first year, renewable in subsequent years provided average is maintained.
  • Your average: 80% to 89.9%*
    Academic Excellence Scholarships: Up to $40,000 in scholarship awards
    $10,000 in first year, renewable in subsequent years provided average is maintained.

* Averages are calculated automatically based on equivalency-adjusted grade point average (GPA) using the World Education Services tables. A 7.5 GPA is equivalent to an 80% average.

  • Scholarships are limited to students studying in open-enrolment undergraduate programs. Excluded program: Nursing.
  • Students with a prior degree are not eligible for the Laurentian University International Academic Excellence Scholarships.
  • Eligibility for renewal will be based on full-time status in previous academic year (30 credits of which 24 credits must have been taken in the Fall/Winter term, remaining 6 must be taken in the spring term)

NOTE: Scholarships are paid on a September to August cycle. Amounts will be pro-rated based on the number of credits per semester.

Housing

Laurentian Residence has five buildings, each with their own personality. Each building is different in size, layout, shape, and furnishings, and even within the same complex, your room may not look exactly like the room of fellow residents. That being said, you’ll have the opportunity to give it your own flare — that’s part of the beauty of living independently!

University College Residence (UC)
Eleven-storey building is a traditional dormitory-style that accommodates 240 students. Each floor is equipped with television/common room, kitchen, bathrooms and each bedroom features high speed internet access, porter services 24/7 and outdoor recreational facilities.

Single Student Residence (SSR)
Provides accommodations for 387 students in a three-storey building with self-contained apartments (four – six person apartments). Security and support 24/7. Each apartment has a living room, kitchen, two bathrooms, storage room and high speed internet access.

West Residence (West)
Six-storey air-conditioned building with 55 furnished self-contained apartments (223 students) available for upper year-students, who meet credit or age requirements. Each apartment consists of four single furnished bedrooms, living room, kitchen and two bathrooms and is equipped with high-speed internet access . Each floor has a lounge where guests can meet and socialize.

East Residence (East)
Eleven-storey air conditioned building with 62 furnished self-contained apartments (236 students) available for upper year-students who meet credit or age requirements. Each apartment consists of four single furnished bedrooms, living room, kitchen and two bathrooms and is equipped with high-speed internet access.

Mature Student Residence (MSR)
Recently renovated, MSR is an 11-storey building with self-contained unfurnished apartments for upper-year students. 128 units which offer a one bedroom apartment-style living.

Huntington University Residence**
Huntington University Residence is independent of Laurentian University and is not operated by Laurentian University. First year students living in Huntington University Residence are required to purchase a mandatory meal plan.
Accommodates 162 students in 21 single and 68 double rooms.
The first-year residence guarantee does not apply to this residence.

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Student Testimonials

Read about the experiences of past international students.

  1. As a Francophone coming to settle in Canada, I discovered the Franco-Ontarian culture. Attending and participating in all of these activities made me aware of the size and strength of the Franco-Ontarian community, then encouraged me to value my language, and be proud of it.

    Hemliss Konan, International student and 2022-2023 President of the Association des étudiantes et étudiants francohones(AEF)
  2. As an international student, I faced a number of challenges to get where I am today. Laurentian has been great to me. It’s like home to me. I can’t say enough. I am so thankful that Laurentian University has given me the tools to achieve my goals and succeed at the next chapter of my life.

    Nelson Yengue, Alumni

Have questions about admissions?

To learn more about the admissions criteria for each of our programs please contact the admissions office.

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