Lakehead University
955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada | Founded: 1965 | Public, University | School ID: 000100 | Visit University
Why Lakehead University | Scholarships Detail | University Accreditation/ Recognition
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Features
Why Lakehead University
Two Campuses: Offering a wide range of degrees, Lakehead University has two campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario.
Research Focus: Social justice, health sciences, and environmental sustainability are the main areas of study for this research-heavy university.
Strong Indigenous Presence: With a sizable Indigenous student body, Lakehead University is renowned for its dedication to Indigenous education.
Global Reach: Accepts students from more than 70 nations, fostering a lively and varied campus community.
Community Engagement: Through outreach programs, research collaborations, and community service projects, actively participates in the local community.
Modern Facilities: Features cutting edge spaces for study, libraries, and leisure activities.
Comprehensive Programs: Provides a large selection of professional, graduate, and undergraduate courses in a number of different fields.
Scholarships Detail
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
Academic Average (Canadian Equivalent) | IB Average | Scholarship Value |
| 90.0%+ | 35+ | $10000 per year |
| 80.0% - 89.9% | 30-34 | $7500 per year |
| 75.0% - 79.9% | 28-29 | $6000 in first year only |
International Graduate Scholarships
Graduate Assistant appointments may be offered to some full-time graduate students (including Visa students) at a rate of $10,506.69 (2022-23) at the Master's level.
(For more detailed information about scholarships, please refer to the official website of Lakehead University.)
University Accreditation/ Recognition
Lakehead University is a fully accredited public research university located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, with a second campus in Orillia, Ontario. It is accredited by several organizations, including:
Ontario Universities Quality Assurance (OUQA): This group guarantees the caliber of graduate and undergraduate degrees provided by Ontario's universities, including Lakehead University.
The Council of Ontario Universities (COU): This is an organization that the universities in Ontario are members of. As a member of COU, Lakehead University is acknowledged by the academic community in Ontario.
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC): Lakehead University's accreditation by Universities Canada, formerly known as the AUCC, signifies the university's acknowledgment on a national scale.
Specific Program Accreditations: Specialized accrediting bodies relevant to respective professions may grant extra accreditations to certain programs offered by Lakehead University. For example, the Law Society of Ontario may accredit the Faculty of Law.
Location
955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada
Financials
| Descriptions | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | CAD 28,026 |
| Cost of Living/Year | CAD 13,926 |
| *Application Fee |
CAD 0 - CAD 135
*Charged once per application |
| Estimated Total/Year | CAD 41,952 |
