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    Lakehead University

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    Thunder Bay, Ontario, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1965
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    About Lakehead University

    Lakehead University was founded in 1965 in Thunder Bay, the largest city in Northwestern Ontario. It serves as the primary university for Northern Ontario, with a second campus in Orillia.

    Best known for

    • Northern Ontario location
    • Outdoor recreation
    • Affordable cost of living
    • Natural resources programs
    • Small class sizes

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1965

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Thunder Bay campus
    Orillia campus
    C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse
    Outdoor activities

    Popular Programs

    Engineering
    Nursing
    Computer Science
    Business
    Natural Resource Management
    Education

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL required

    IELTS

    6.5 (min 6.0 each)

    TOEFL

    80

    GPA / Marks

    70%+ (Indian boards)

    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

    We don't publish this figure until we can name the source and the year it covers.

    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • International Entrance Scholarship ($2,000–$5,000)
    • Lakehead Academic Award

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Winter (January)

    Application deadline

    Rolling

    Application fee

    CAD $110

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Thunder Bay

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Lakehead University.

    Source not verified — check the official website