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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Thunder Bay
Population | 113,834
Enrollment | 8,600
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment

Term Dates
Fall | 09/03-12/17
Spring | 01/06-04/19

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, ON

     
A Truly Canadian Experience

About This Campus

Dynamic, modern, and highly learner-centred, we acknowledge all of our Â鶹´«Ã½s as valued leaders of tomorrow, whose education and success are most paramount to our institution. Lakehead is small enough to offer the personalized approach to supports and education that allows you to thrive, and we're big enough to embody a truly global perspective. Over 1,500 international Â鶹´«Ã½s, representing over 80 nations around the world, call Lakehead home.

Location Information

Situated in the heart of Canada on the northwest shore of Lake Superior – the world’s largest freshwater lake – Thunder Bay is home to Lakehead's main campus, and is a culturally-diverse city known for its breathtaking natural environment and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation.

Helpful Information

Helpful information for inbound exchange Â鶹´«Ã½s can be found on the following link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/international/globalme/inbound/partners
2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Home Payment |Open
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration
  • When will I register? With seniors
  • Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Closed Programs
Law, Nursing, and Medicine are restricted programs. Fee-waived Master's and PhD level courses are restricted to only certain partnerships.

Limitations
Social Work and Education courses may be restricted and/or limited.

Notable Academic Programs

  • Indigenous Learning - This is the study of Indigenous history, culture and values and strives to increase awareness/appreciation of the life and experiences of Indigenous Peoples, with a goal of creating an environment of understanding and trust. Topics included are survey construction, analyzing census data, archival researching, and examining government records.
  • Engineering - Studying engineering at Lakehead gives you an unconventional opportunity to gain the skills required by employers within the field of Engineering. The unique combination of BEng degree with a Diploma in Engineering Technology from Lakehead University produces graduates with hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge critical to success.
  • Environmental Management - This program will provide you with a sound understanding of natural processes in environmental ecosystems, including a strong background in forest environments and technical experience using industry-standard geomatics tools.
  • Business (Commerce) - Lakehead University’s Commerce program offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to provide Â鶹´«Ã½s with a strong foundation in business principles with essential areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, and strategic planning.
  • Computer Science - The Computer Science program at Lakehead offers a robust and comprehensive curriculum that covers fundamental and advanced topics including programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, databases, and cybersecurity with emphasis on lab work, projects, etc.

Unique Academic Programs

  • Gerontology - Gerontology, the study of aging, is dynamic and diverse, the interests and needs of an aging population are complex. Older people are concerned with a variety of subjects from social and financial issues to education and health care. In addition to understanding how seniors can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, gerontologists are interested in issues such as learning, retirement, caregiving, illness, employment, sexuality and coping strategies.
  • Kinesiology - Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, applying the latest evidence-based research to improve function, health, and wellness of people in all settings and populations.
  • Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism - This program emphasizes on an increasingly important role of outdoor recreation in society, contributing to mental and physical health, family cohesion, culture, environmental appreciation, and economic development. Our experiential program provides you with the opportunity to think critically about the world around you and what it means to live in a more environmentally and socially just world.

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Alaska Native Studies, Anthropology... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 80.00 Internet
  • IELTS: must have a score of 6.50
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will not accept
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/18/24

Finances Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
  • Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
  • Estimated cost: $30763.45.
  • Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Host Payment: None.
  • Home Payment: None.

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Housing Deposit $250 Semester Host & Home Mandatory
Activity Fee $60-75 Year Host Mandatory
Health Service Fee $234 Semester Host & Home Mandatory
Parking Fee $164 Semester Host Optional
Orientation Fee $83 Semester Host Mandatory
Transportation Fee $252 Year Host Optional
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Important Notes: Ancillary fees are mandatory fees that all Lakehead Â鶹´«Ã½s are required to pay (including exchange Â鶹´«Ã½s). For more information please use the following link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/Â鶹´«Ã½s/finances/tuition-fees/fees.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 11/18/24

On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • Approximate cost: $11650 (includes meals)
Off-Campus Housing
  • Approximate monthly cost: $800
  • Proximity to campus:
  • Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/campus-life/residence-dining

Meal Plans

  • Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
Notes About Meal Plans
Most of our inbound exchange Â鶹´«Ã½s who stay for one semester will be placed be in the dormitories, which require the purchase of a meal plan. For those who are with two semesters/full academic year, they can request to be placed in Townhouse or Apartment-style residences which have a shared kitchen among 4 housemates. Please see the following link for additional information: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/campus-life/residence-dining Meal plans are available for Â鶹´«Ã½s living on or off Lakehead's campus, or you are not enrolled in a meal plan then you can choose to visit the cafeteria and purchase meals as you wish. Please see the following link for additional information:

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/18/24

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Health Insurance $200 Semester Host & Home Mandatory

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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