Lakehead University
🇨🇦 Thunder Bay & Orillia, Ontario · Canada
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Research
- Co-op
- International Students
- Career Focus
Available through our International Admissions Network. Applications to these universities are supported through our International Admissions Network. Programme availability may vary by intake and institution.
About the University
Lakehead University operates campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia and is regularly recognised among Canada's leading primarily undergraduate universities for research activity. It combines a wide programme range — including engineering, business, natural resources management, health and education — with a hands-on teaching culture. Small cohorts, accessible faculty and applied laboratory work define the student experience, supported by attractive campus facilities and an affordable cost of living.
Why choose LU?
Undergraduate research
Students join real research projects early in their degrees.
Two campus choice
Study in Thunder Bay or the smaller Orillia campus.
Applied learning
Placements, labs and field work embedded across programmes.
Affordability
Lower tuition and living costs than Ontario's largest cities.
Student support
Personalised academic advising and strong international services.
Popular programmes
Commonly offered study areas. Exact programme availability varies by intake.
- Engineering
- Business
- Computer Science
- Health Sciences
- Education
- Science
- Social Sciences
International Students
Lakehead offers international orientation, immigration advising, English language upgrading, peer mentoring and career workshops. Guaranteed residence options for first-year students and an active international students' association make settling in straightforward.
Admissions
Admission requirements vary by programme, level and intake. Requirements vary by programme and intake, and some professional routes have additional prerequisites. Big Uncle Consult reviews your transcripts, recommends suitable programmes and manages your application timeline.
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