Lakehead University

Lakehead University Canada is not most competitive university to get into as its acceptance rate is 82%. This figure tells us that almost 82 out of every 100 applicants manage to get enrolled in the university, which is more than half of all the applicants. Therefore, once an applicant fulfills Lakehead Uni admission requirements, i.e., academic qualifications, standardized test scores, English language requirements, as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure an admission in the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to the university within the deadlines in order to get enrolled as a student.

Lakehead Uni is famous for its UG teaching and personalized smaller class sizes. It has been ranked at #1 for UG Teaching as per Maclean's 2026 rankings. On top of this, Research Infosource has placed this university at #2 in peer category for 2025.

• Additionally, Lakehead Uni ranks among the Top 100 Universities addressing global challenges in Times Higher Education 2025 Impact Rankings
• Ranks #1 university with under 10,000 students in Canada and North America

There are 1,800+ international students at Lakehead Uni. Over 90 countries around the world are represented by these students. 

• 85+ course options are available
• Undergraduate and Graduate Entrance Scholarships are available 

Masters in Computer Science from Lakehead University is ranked #26 in Shiksha Ranking. Students can select either the course or with a research project or a thesis. The Lakehead University also offers specialisation in Artificial Intelligence in thesis based program. The tuition fees of the programme is CAD 8,777.60 (INR 5.4L).

Lakehead University is one of the best universities in Canada and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester at the university:

• Join clubs and participate actively in co-curricular activities;
• Build a schedule and stay organized;
• Engage in part-time jobs on and off campus;
• Enjoy the beautiful province of Ontario;
• Do not procastinate studying; and
• Find out a way to de-stress and engage in fun activities/events.

Lakehead University has a rich alumni base of over 69,000 graduates all around the globe. Some notable personalities are:

• Honourable Steven Ashton: Minister of Water Stewardship/MLA Thompson, Government of Manitoba
• Glenn Bindley: President and CEO, Redlen Technologies
• Richard Buset: Managing Partner, Buset & Partners LLP
• James Clay: President & CEO, J. T. Insurance Services (Canada) Ltd.
• Ken Davis: CEO, Snugabye Inc.
• Lorne Everett: Chief Scientist and Senior Vice-President, The Shaw Group; Chancellor, Lakehead University
• Karen Gavan: Chief Operating Officer, Transamerica Life Canada & AEGON Fund Manager (former)
• Joe Geofroy: Vice President, Research and Development, Convedia Corporation
• John Arthur Gordon: President and Chairman, Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd.
• Frances Guzzi Picherack: President, Petrine Consulting Inc.

Most of the Lakehead University Canada graduates get placed in industries such as Education, Operations, Business Development, Engineering, Community & Social Services, and more. Top employers at this university include-

• RBC
• TD
• Regional Health Sciences Centre

 

After 2 years of graduation, Lakehead University placement rate is 96.2%. In 2023-24, Lakehead Uni had the 7th the highest 7-year graduation rate among Ontario Universities. 

• After 6 months of graduation, the placement rate of this university is 87.8%
• The average salary of this university's graduates is CAD 60,600 after 2 years (Around INR 42 L)

All the international candidates must pay an application fee while applying for admissions at Lakehead University Canada. Listed below are the details of the application fee for Lakehead University:

ParticularsApplication FeeAll International UG ApplicantsCAD 135 (INR 8.3 K)PG ApplicantsCAD 125 (INR 8.6k)

 

Indian students at Lakehead University are required to submit IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent test scores. The test scores vary for the Nursing courses. Minimum scores required in these tests are-

Tests Minimum ScoresDuolingo110IELTS6.5, no individual score less than 6.0PTE Academic58TOEFL80 in iBT

Indian students who have a valid study permit, can complete co-op work terms without an additional co-op work permit. There are other additional requirements that students have to meet for these co-op courses. A variety of course options are available for co-op education such as-

• Civil Engineering
• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Computer Science, etc. 

In order to secure an enrollment, all Indian applicants must fulfill the Lakehead University admission requirements listed below:

UG Requirements:

• Successful graduation from an academic secondary school programme (or equivalent);
• An international equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average;
• Proof of English language proficiency;
• Other course-specific requirements.

PG Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
• Proof of English language proficiency;
• Statement of intent;
• Academic references;
• Resume/CV; and
• Other course-specific requirements.

Lakehead Uni offers scholarships to Indian students. For undergraduate students, the university is offering International Entrance Scholarships 2026-27. 

Undergraduate Scholarships:

Academic Average
(Canadian Equivalent)IB AverageDisbursement Amount90%+35+

CAD 40,000 

Spread over 4 years

80% - 89.9%30-34

CAD 30,000 

Spread over 4 years

75% - 79.9%28-29

CAD 6,000 

First-year only

 

For international students, the Lakehead University MBA fees is INR 27 L per academic year. the duration of Lakehead MBA course is 1 year. Other components included in the MBA fees are - 

ParticularsExpensesHostelINR 7.86 LInsuranceINR 1.01 LOthersINR 2.83 L

 

Studying at Lakehead University can be considered expensive for Indian students as the annual tuition cost is around INR 16 L - INR 28.12 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

CourseTuitionHostel<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/lakehead-university/courses/ms-bc">MS</a>INR 16.05 L - 23.01 LINR 8.19 L - 9.48 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/lakehead-university/courses/mba-pgdm-bc">MBA/PGDM</a>INR 16.05 L - 28.12 LINR 8.19 L - 9.31 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/lakehead-university/courses/ma-bc">M.A.</a>INR 16.05 L - 16.64 LINR 8.19 L - 9.48 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/lakehead-university/courses/mim-bc">MIM</a>INR 16.05 L - 20.24 LINR 9.31 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/lakehead-university/courses/others-pg-bc">Others PG</a>INR 16.64 L - 16.99 LINR 8.19 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/lakehead-university/courses/llm-bc">LL.M.</a>INR 16.05 LINR 9.48 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/lakehead-university/courses/mph-bc">MPH</a>INR 16.05 LINR 8.19 L

Lakehead University MSc in Biology course is 2 years. For admission to this course, the students must have a 4-year Bachelor's degree. This course is offered at Thunder Bay and Orillia campus. The documents required to apply to this course are-

• Transcripts
• CV
• English language proficiency results
• Any specific document required

Co-op courses at Lakehead University Canada are offered in variety of study disciplines. At both the UG and PG study levels, this university offers co-op courses. Study areas for the cop-op courses are-

• B.Com in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, HR Management, etc. 
• BSc in CS
• BEng in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Software, etc. 
• MSc in Physics
• MSc in CS
• MSc in Civil Engineering

Securing an admission in the Lakehead University Canada for MBA is a competitive affair, but not impossible. International students must fulfill the Lakehead University MBA admission requirements listed below order to boost their chances of pursuing the course:

• 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with minimum 70% grades;
• Proof of English language proficiency;
• Minimum GMAT score: 500 / Minimum GRE score: 300;
• Current curriculum vitae (CV);
• Statement of academic intent (750-1000 words);
• Emails of 3 references (academic references are strongly preferred).

One of Canada's top 10 universities, Lakehead University has obtained a rank in the range #1001-1200 in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. In the US News & World Report rankings, the university has secured the rank #1372 in Best Global Universities in 2026.

Listed below is the three-trend of Lakehead University global rankings:

Ranked By20262025THE World University Rankings #1000-1200#1000-1200US News & World Report - Global#1372#1311

In the 2026 Maclean's rankings, Lakehead University has been named Ontario's top primary university for UG Teaching. Lakehead Uni is counted among the top universities for its education, student outcomes, and research excellence.