Dynamic, modern, and highly learner-centred, we acknowledge all of our students as valued leaders of tomorrow, whose education and success are most paramount to our institution. Both campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia promise the total university experience: a blend of academic excellence and opportunity with a rich variety of social and recreational activities.
- #801 Ranking
- 55 Bachelors
- 331 Academic Staff
- 8,254 Students
- 1,486 Students (int'l)
- 4,457 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- A place where you are encouraged to be who you want to be, dare to be different!
- A transformative university education that teaches you how to think, not what to think!
- Highest chance for success - our students succeed academically, graduate on time and get jobs!
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (24)
- BA/BS Anthropology
- BComm Commerce (Hons)
- BA+BS Criminology (Hons)
- B.A. Economics
- Bachelor Environmental Studies (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geoarchaeology
- BA/BS/ BA+BS Geography
- B.Sc. Geology (Hons)
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indigenous Learning
- BA/ BEd Lakehead Arts One (Hons)
- B.A. Languages
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Political Science
- BA/BS Psychology
- HBSW Social Work (Hons)
- B.A. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (16)
- B.Sc. Bioinformatics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- BEng / BEng + MBA Electrical Engineering
- BEng / BEng + MBA Engineering - Chemical
- B.Sc. Forestry (Hons)
- B.Sc. General Science
- BA/BS Mathematics
- BEng/ BEng + MBA Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor Natural Resources Management (Hons)
- B.Sc. Natural Science
- B.Sc. Physics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (12)
- Bachelor Environmental Studies (Hons)
- B.Sc. Forestry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geoarchaeology
- BA/BS/ BA+BS Geography
- B.Sc. Geology (Hons)
- Bachelor Natural Resources Management (Hons)
- B.Sc. Natural Science
Humanities (11)
- BA/BS Anthropology
- BA+BS / BA English
- B.A. General Arts
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indigenous Learning
- BA/ BEd Lakehead Arts One (Hons)
- B.A. Languages
- B.A. Philosophy
Business & Management (6)
- B.B.A. Business
- BEng / BEng + MBA Civil Engineering
- BComm Commerce (Hons)
- B.A. Economics
- BA/BS Mathematics
- BEng / BEng+MBA Software Engineering
Engineering & Technology (6)
- BEng / BEng + MBA Civil Engineering
- BEng / BEng + MBA Electrical Engineering
- B.Eng. Engineering
- BEng / BEng + MBA Engineering - Chemical
- BEng/ BEng + MBA Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Physics
Education & Training (5)
- BA/BS Psychology
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- B.A. General Arts
- BA/ BMus Music (Hons)
- B.A. Visual Arts
Computer Science & IT (4)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Eng. Engineering
- BEng / BEng+MBA Software Engineering
Law (3)
- BA+BS Criminology (Hons)
- JD Law
Medicine & Health (3)
- Bachelor Kinesiology (Hons)
- BSN Nursing
- HBSW Social Work (Hons)
Journalism & Media (2)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- B.Sc. Forestry (Hons)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- HBSW Social Work (Hons)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
About
History
Lakehead University evolved from the Lakehead Technical Institute (LTI), which was established in 1946. From LTI, Lakehead became the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology in 1956.
Education
Lakehead is geared towards your academic success. Through performing well in a program that matches your interests and aspirations, you will pave your way towards an exciting and successful career.
Research
Lakehead University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research in partnership with industry, community organizations and government. Through our research centres and institutes we foster intellectual environments in which researchers and students combine their expertise to create new forms of inquiry and new types of solutions.
Career
Many students do not know what to do with their degree. We have developed the My Career Major page that provides students with some information on career paths.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
801
2022
801 -200
2021
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1291 -12
2022
1279 -25
2021
1254
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
-
2021
901
2020
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Lakehead University is committed to helping you achieve your academic goals. As you transition to Lakehead, and throughout your degree, we have a wide range of services in place to help you.
- Our international advisors are here to give you one-on-one guidance in all the matters specific to you as an international student.
Housing services
- Orillia Residence is a modern, 7 floor, smoke-free residence hall. It is the preferred type of housing for Secondary School level students who are leaving home for the very first time and also for international and upper year students who enjoy community living and the stress-free convenience of being on campus.
- Our environmentally-sustainable 240-bed residence features a unique modern design where each student will have their own single room either with a shared bathroom with only one other person or a single room with a private bathroom.
- Each floor houses 40 single rooms, a laundry facility, kitchenette, and quiet study room.
Library services
- Lakehead University Libraries is an innovative organization that anticipates the requirements of the future while respecting the heritage of the past.
- By providing exceptional services, collections and spaces, the Libraries shape the creation of knowledge, actively preserve and support culture, and transform learning and research.
Student Life
Campus life
- Lakehead University's main campus is located in the City of Thunder Bay. Located on the shores of Lake Superior in Northwestern Ontario, the City of Thunder Bay is truly ‘superior by nature’. With a population of over 110,000 residents, Thunder Bay has all the amenities of a large centre combined with a small town charm and feel.
- Lakehead University’s Orillia campus is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary. In 2006, the Lakehead experience was brought to Central Ontario’s beautiful cottage country in the City of Orillia.
Sports facilities
The Lakehead Athletics Centre, includes The Wolf Den, a brand new state-of-the-art athletics facility which will feature a multi-use gymnasium, cardio and weight equipment, lounge areas, and will allow for enhanced space and programming for health, wellness, and recreation; the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse, containing a 15,000 square foot Thunderdome gymnasium, fitness centre, 50-metre eight-lane swimming pool, Kinesiology labs hot yoga studio, High Performance Hockey Centre and change rooms complete with saunas and the 50,000 square foot Hangar, an athletic facility home to a 200-metre track.
Student clubs
The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) offers a wide-variety of services, clubs, jobs, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. It's the place to get involved, take action, and express your opinions.
Student Reviews
Nice Chapter Of Life
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It's a kinda proud feeling that you made it to this University after learning so many new things about life, cultures, and Technology.
Career-changing decision
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I didn't enjoy my experience at my current university due to the fact that I couldn't apply the information in my actual job. Therefore I want to study at another university to get a new degree and change my career.
The Canadian Learning Outlook
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
This university offered a unique northern Canadian experience about learning and living. I was able to connect with people from all over the globe and learn about their cultures whilst sharing a common goal toward academic and personal development. Being located as north as it is geographically, the winters aren't the kindest to foreigners such as myself accustomed to...
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