Lakehead University

Overview

Lakehead University is small enough to offer the personalized approach to supports and education that allows students to thrive. And they’re big enough to embody a truly global perspective. Over 1,400 international students, representing over 80 nations around the world, call Lakehead U home. Start your Canadian journey there.

Dynamic, modern, and highly learner-centred, Lakehead acknowledges all of their students as valued leaders of tomorrow, whose education and success are most paramount to their institution. Both campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia promise the total university experience: a blend of academic excellence and opportunity with a rich variety of social and recreational activities. They also promise excellence in research; Lakehead is the proud host to nine Canada Research Chairs and revolutionary facilities such as the world-renowned Paleo-DNA Laboratory and our Biorefining Research Institute.

Quick facts

Why This University

  • Campus: Lakehead offers much more than just an education, They make it easy for students to get involved in clubs and recreation, to access students supports, to deepen their learning through internships and cooperative education and help them pay for university through their generous scholarship programs. There are many student-run festivals and events like represent your country on Culture Days on campus, planning Chinese New Year Celebrations or taking part on the city’s Holi Festival.  There are also leadership opportunities that allow students to develop new skills and grow as a person while getting involved in group actives and meaningful projects through the EXCEL Leadership program or by becoming a Global Ambassador or Peer Mentor to a new international student.  
  • Facilities: Fields and green space surround this campus and all buildings are conveniently located together in one location creating a true campus feel. Many of the University’s buildings are grouped around Lake Tamblyn and the residence complexes hug the banks of the McIntyre River. Underground tunnels connect many of the main, centralized buildings on campus, allowing for easy access between classes and facilities. Paved trails surround the campus making it the perfect place to take advantage of taking in the beauty of the area whether you are walking, jogging, rollerblading, bicycling, or, in the winter, cross-country skiing!
  • Location: Located on the north-west shore of Lake Superior, the City of Thunder Bay is built around the harbour of the largest inland port in Canada. Under the watchful gaze of the majestic Sleeping Giant, this home for 110,000 people is served by major and regional airlines, bus service, and the Trans-Canada Highway. Year-round, Thunder Bay acts as the centre of a vast recreational and cultural area offering access to a wide variety of sports and activities. With two Alpine and two world-class Nordic ski centres in the area, as well as excellent curling and hockey facilities, and endless outdoor activities like fat biking, ice climbing, dogsledding and ice fishing, winter is no time to hibernate in Thunder Bay. Summer activities include sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, rock climbing, swimming, jogging, cycling, camping, fishing, hiking and golf which abound in and around numerous lakes in the area. Thunder Bay’s famed Sleeping Giant was voted #1, the People’s Choice in the Seven Wonders of Canada contest.

Courses

  • Academic English Program (AEP)
  • Academic English Program – Level 5 (AEP)
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science – Computer Science – Project Based
  • Master of Arts – Economics (Optional Co-op)
  • Master of Arts – Social Justice
  • Master of Science – Forestry – Course Based
  • Master of Science – Computer Science – Thesis (Optional Co-op)
  • Master of Science – Computer Science – Course Based
  • Master of Education – Course
  • Master of Education – Course (Direct Entry Only)
  • Master of Education – Education for Change – Environmental and Sustainability Education – Course
  • Master of Education – Education for Change – Environmental and Sustainability Education – Course (Direct Entry Only)
  • Master of Education – Education for Change – Indigenous Education – Course
  • Master of Education – Education for Change – Indigenous Education – Course (Direct Entry Only)
  • Master of Education – Education for Change – Social Justice Education – Course
  • Master of Education – Education for Change – Social Justice Education – Course (Direct Entry Only)
  • Master of Education – Gerontology – Course Based
  • Master of Education – Gerontology – Course Based (Direct Entry Only)
  • Master of Education – Women’s Studies – Course
  • Master of Education – Women’s Studies – Course (Direct Entry Only)
  • Master of Science – Electrical and Computer Engineering – Course Based
  • Master of Science – Civil Engineering – Course Based
  • Master of Science – Civil Engineering – Thesis Based
  • Master of Science – Mechanical Engineering – Course Based
  • Master of Health Sciences – Indigenous and Northern Health – Thesis-Based
  • Master of Health Sciences – Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability, and Health – Thesis-Based
  • Master of Health Sciences – Epidemiology – Thesis-Based
  • Master of Health Sciences – Gerontology – Thesis-Based
  • Master of Arts – History – Course
  • Master of Arts – History – Major Research Project
  • Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts – Anthropology

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  • Bachelor of Arts – General Arts
  • Bachelor of Science – General Science
  • Bachelor of Science – Natural Science

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  • Upgrading Program – Engineering – Common Year in Applied Science

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Campus and location

Accommodation

Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.

On-Campus Residence Accommodations

On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.

Off-Campus Accommodations

The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.

Homestay

There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

Admission Requirements & Deadline

Applicants will be considered for admission provided they:

  • Possess the (International) General Certificate of Secondary Education with:
  • Passes in at least five subjects:
    • Two of which must be at the Advanced Level (G.C.E.)
      • Two subjects at the Advanced Supplementary (A.S.) Level may be substituted for one subject at the Advanced Level. 
      • For example, 4 Advanced Supplementary (A.S.) Level courses equal two A Level Courses. 
    • The remaining three passes may be at the Ordinary Level (G.C.S.E.)
  • Acceptable standing must be achieved in all subjects
  • Applicants may apply for admission in the year they will be sitting for their final A-Level examinations provided they can present excellent grades in their O-Level examinations and strong predicted A-Level results.
  • With the exception of the Faculty of Engineering, for all other programs that require “Mathematics” as a prerequisite, AS-Level Mathematics is required.
  • Applicants presenting A-Level examinations with a minimum grade of “C” may be considered for advanced standing.
  • In addition to the above, applicants interested in the four year Bachelor of Engineering degree program must complete the following prerequisite courses:
  • A-Level Mathematics
  • A-Level Physics 
  • A-Level Chemistry is preferred; however, AS-level Chemistry will be accepted 
  • O-Level English 
  • To satisfy the English prerequisite requirement, applicants must possess one of the following English courses:
    • A-Level Literature in English 
    • AS Level Literature in English
    • O-Level Literature in English 
    • A-Level English Language
    • AS Level English Language 
    • AS Level Language and Literature 
    • A-Level English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • AS-Level ESL 
  • In addition to the above, the following courses satisfy the English prerequisite requirement for Business, Health & Behavioural Sciences (excluding Nursing), Natural Resources Management, and Science and Environmental Studies programs:
    • O-Level English Language
    • O-Level First Language English
    • O-Level ESL

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Recognized English Proficiency Test

Minimum Score

DuoLingo English Test (Temporary)

We will only accept this test from applicants who are from a region where IELTS and/or TOEFL test centres are closed due to COVID-19.

Minimum Score: 110

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Applicants must complete the Academic test, not the General test.

Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)

Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

Minimum Score: 85

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Lakehead University Institution’s Code is 0888.

Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17)

Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50)

The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category!

For Nursing, Juris Doctor and the Two-Year Bachelor of Education Programs 

Recognized English Proficiency Test

Minimum Score

DuoLingo English Test (Temporary)

We will only accept this test from applicants who are from a region where IELTS and/or TOEFL test centres are closed due to COVID-19.

Minimum Score: 120

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Applicants must complete the Academic test, not the General test.

Minimum Overall Score: 7

Listening: 6.5 Reading: 6.5 Speaking: 7 Writing: 7

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

Minimum Overall Score: 65

Listening: 58 Reading: 58 Speaking: 65 Writing: 65

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet Based Test (iBT)

Lakehead University Institution’s Code is 0888.

Minimum Overall Score: 103 Listening: 24 Reading: 24 Speaking: 28 Writing: 28

Tuition fees

Avg Cost of Tuition/Year $24,251.00 CAD
Cost of Living/Year $12,000.00 CAD
*Application Fee $0.00 CAD – $135.00 CAD

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