University Information
Location: Thunder Bay or Orilla
Founded: 1965
Undergraduate Students: 7 848
Campus Type: Surban
Institution Type: Public University
Website: www.lakeheadu.ca
About the University
Nestled under the shadow of the stoic Sleeping Giant, our Thunder Bay campus is among the most picturesque in the nation. Fieldwork and hands-on learning are integral to a high number of our programs, taking advantage of the vibrant, natural laboratories right in our backyard. Our northern landscape also presents ample opportunity for world-class outdoor sports and activities. Students here can opt to take a ski break or hiking trip between study sessions and maintain an ideal work-play balance with ease.
A professional education is likewise only a few steps away: students have easy access to the classrooms and facilities belonging to a wide array of professional options, including nursing, kinesiology, forestry, business, engineering, education, social work, law, and medicine.
– Excerpt from Lakehead University’s website.
TOEFL: 80/120
IELTS: 6,5
Every International and Exchange Student must be enrolled in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). All students should be enrolled for as long as they will be studying at Lakehead.
The fee for this insurance plan will be automatically billed to your student account upon registration.
Cost: $756 per year
Living on-campus: On-campus housing is available on first-come first-served basis for undergraduate students and is not guaranteed for international students. If you are interested in living on-campus, please visit the housing website
*Students living in residence halls must also purchase a meal plan please visit the website for more information.
Cost: $7,438 – $11,776 per year
Off-campus Housing: Lakehead proposes information about finding independent housing and homestays for your time at Lakehead. For information visit their website.
Tuition is waived for international students participating in the exchange fees but students are asked to pay Campus Fees during their stay. Cost: $1,294.78 per year
The average budget per month is: $900 – $1000 CA$
In order to be accepted, students must prove financial resources of $7,000.00CA per semester.