About Lakehead University

Lakehead University, a vibrant and forward-thinking institution in Ontario, Canada, provides a transformative education that celebrates all of its students as valued leaders of the future. It is known worldwide for providing an exceptional learner-centered experience.

Lakehead’s small student-to-professor ratio allows academic mentorship to flourish and provides experiential learning opportunities in which students can activate classroom learning in practical, hands-on ways.

With two campuses – in Thunder Bay and Orillia – students can choose from almost 60 different subject areas to study and thrive in. Both campuses provide an immersive blend of academic excellence, cutting-edge facilities, residence living, co-operative education, and a rich variety of social and recreational activities – all within the beautiful natural environment. Lakehead has been named as one of Canada’s university hidden gems, as well as having one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, by the Huffington Post.

Established over 50 years ago, Lakehead is an esteemed higher education provider known around the globe for its research excellence. It is among the world’s elite business schools that are internationally accredited by the AACSB.

More than 80 nations are represented in the student community, and the university ensures that each and every member is included and celebrated.

Lakehead University Rankings

601–800 th

World University Rankings 2020

98 th

Impact Ranking 2020

101–200 th

Impact Rankings: Good health and well-being 2020

Lakehead University Campus

Lakehead University’s two main campus locations in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario provides you with two exceptional campuses to discover. With Lakehead’s partnership with Georgian College, we also now offer selected programs at the Georgian-Lakehead campus in Barrie, Ontario.

Lakehead University Teaching Quality

Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) is one way in which Lakehead University assesses the quality of teaching and student learning experience.

In 2013, Lakehead University started gathering this feedback online in addition to on paper.

Many courses are now evaluated online but professors have the option to continue using paper-based feedback forms for their courses, and as such, students may be asked to complete a mix of paper and online forms.

Student Teacher Ratio

Student Teacher ratio at Lakehead university is 15:1

Lakehead University Academic Divisions

• Faculty of Natural Resources Management
• Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Business Administration
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health and Behavioral Sciences
• Faculty of Graduate Studies
• Faculty of Medical School (West Campus)

Top Programs in Lakehead University

Programs	Fees Per Annum
M.Sc Mechanical Engineering	$20,250
M.A Economics	$17,080
M.B.A	$27,000
M.Sc Business Management	$17,080
B.Sc Computer Science	$17,560

Advantages of Lakehead University

• Highest Chance for Success. Our students succeed academically, graduate on time, and get jobs. ...
• Top Research University in Canada. ...
• Generous Entrance Scholarships. ...
• World-Class Facilities. ...
• A Truly Canadian Experience. ...
• Small Class Sizes. ...
• Exceptional Support Services. ...
• Get to Know Your Professors.

Lakehead University Scholarships/ Financial Aid

The institute is committed to helping students around the world in pursuing their dream of studying in Canada. If you are an academic or extracurricular achiever looking for scholarships to study in Canada, then LU is one of the best institutes for you. The university provides more than 8,250,000 USD on scholarships, awards and bursaries every year. Some of studentships available for international students are as mentioned below.

Type of Scholarship	Amount (in USD)	Details	Eligibility
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships	3,000 to 22,500	Valid for up to 4 years; Released in two rounds: February and April	Awarded to top international students applying to enrol full-time at the university
International Graduate Scholarships	Master’s level: 7,554; Doctoral level: 8,238	The regular program constitutes maximum 270 hours of work, on an average 10 hours of work weekly	Graduate Assistant appointments are offered to some of the full-time graduate students

Famous Alumni’s

• Mason Ainsworth - Orillia City Councillor
• Shandor Alphonso - NHL Official
• Steve Ashton – Minister of Water Stewardship / MLA Thompson, Government of Manitoba
• Jan Cameron, Australian swimmer and coach
• Melissa Coates - Professional Wrestler
• Sue Craig - nationally recognized and pioneering geoscientist
• Ronald J. Duhamel – former Member of Parliament, Senator
• Jim Foulds – former Ontario MPP 
• Patty Hajdu - Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay - Superior North; and Minister
• Bruce Hyer – former Member of Parliament – Thunder Bay Superior North
• Rob Jamieson - President, Ontario Provincial Police Association and former Alumni Association President 
• Jim Lalonde – Research Director, Codexis]
• Rick Lazar - Juno nominated percussionist and five-time percussionist of the year (Jazz Report Magazine) 
• Anthony LeBlanc - sports executive, former president, CEO, and alternate governor of the Arizona Coyotes, former vice president of global sales for BlackBerry
• Lloyed Lobo - co-founder of Boast Capital and The Cloud Factory
• Stephen Low – IMAX Film maker, Director
• Kathleen Lynch - President, Confederation College
• Eric Melillo - Canadian MP, Kenora Riding, who was elected at the age of 21, in 2019, immediately after finishing his BA. 
• Dusty Miller, OOnt - politician and first female mayor of the City of Thunder Bay. 
• Lyn McLeod, OOnt – Canadian Politician, former leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, former provincial Cabinet Minister (multiple portfolios) 
• Spencer Orr - President, Canada Goose Innovation Lab, former Senior Vice-President, Merchandising and Product Strategy
• Arnold Park – President & CEO, McCain Foods (Canada) (retired) 
• Roy Piovesana - archivist, historian, musician, teacher 
• Gary Polonsky – Founding President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Michael Rapino – Live Nation Entertainment – CEO (parent company of Ticketmaster) 
• James W. Sanders, CM - former President and CEO of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) 
• Diane Schoemperlen – novelist
• David Shannon, CM, OOnt - Canadian disability/human rights activist, lawyer, politician, actor, university lecturer, author, and adventure
• Jamie Sokalsky – President and CEO Barrick Gold
• Karl Subban - Inspirational speaker, educator, author of How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School, and Life
• Don Talbot - Australian swimming coach]
• Denis Turcotte – President & CEO, Algoma Steel
• Dr. Asmia Vezina - President, Algoma University
• Dr. Dolores Wawia, OOnt – elder and university professor

Application Fees:

• Under Graduate – 135 CAD
• Post Graduate – 190 CAD

Lakehead University English Language Requirements:

• IELTS – 6.5 overall with No band less than 6.0.
• TOEFL – Score of 80 and above 19 in each section.
• PTE – 58 with No communication skill score below 50.

The Requirements may Defer for some Programs.

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Lakehead University English Language Requirements for UG admissions

International applicants belonging from non-native English speaking countries are required to submit proof of ELP for admissions at Lakehead. The minimum score requirements are mentioned below:

English Language Test	Minimum Scores
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment ( CAEL)	60
Cambridge Academic English	176
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery	85
IELTS	6.5 (minimum individual score of 6.0)
TOEFL	iBT: 80, (minimum component score of 19) cBT: 213, (minimum component score of 17) pBT: 550 (minimum component score of 50)
PTE	58

 

Lakehead University Highlights

University type	Public
Rank	9th in Canada in undergraduate study
Courses	80 undergraduate and around 20 graduate courses
No. of Campuses	2 (one each in Thunder Bay and Orillia)
Employment rate	Average rate of 94%
Application Fee	101 USD1 for undergraduate courses
Accepted Tests	GMAT/GRE
English Language Proficiency Tests	TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent
Financial Aid for International Students	Available as Scholarships and Bursaries

Lakehead University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Estimated idea of other living expenses excluding tuition fee are listed as follows:

Name of Expenditure	Cost (in USD per year)
Avg.Tution Fees	$17,800
Accommodation	2,250 to 5,475
Books and Supplies	1,875
Transportation (Bus Pass)	150
Groceries	2,250
Mobile	720
Others	1,080
Total	8,325 to 11,550

 

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal