Lakehead University
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Studying in Lakehead University
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Studying in Lakehead University
Why choose Lakehead University?
Small Class Sizes & Accessible Professors
Encourages personalised academic support and strong networking opportunities.
Strength in Environmental, Natural Resources & Indigenous Studies
Lakehead is renowned for research in these fields due to its Northern Ontario location.
Rich Exchange Opportunities & International Student Support
Extensive global mobility and strong international student services with dedicated programming.
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Scholarship Options
- Lakehead offers graduate assistantships and entrance scholarships for eligible international graduate students.
How we help
- GradGuide partners up with financial institutions that also offer secured bank loans & separately unsecured loans on your child's "future earning potential" basis their degree
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Lakehead University
Campus Facilities
The Thunder Bay campus features modern athletic facilities, including a Fieldhouse (gym, pool, yoga), The Hangar (indoor track, climbing wall), and robust recreation and student union spaces.
Housing Options
On‑campus living includes residence halls, apartments, and townhouses with options to cook or meal‑plan. Townhouses (no meal plan) are popular and cost roughly the same as off‑campus options overall.
City Life
Thunder Bay is a mid‑sized city surrounded by nature—great for outdoor enthusiasts with hiking, skiing, and nearby parks. The downtown offers a modest but lively food scene, pubs, and student‑friendly social venues.
Courses offered at Lakehead University
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Things to know if you're considering sending your child abroad
Things to know if you're considering sending your child abroad
What support is available for immigration and study permits?
The university provides detailed guidance and resources for study permit applications via its International Student Services advisors.
Can I work while studying?
International students can work up to 20 hours per week off‑campus, plus on‑campus employment, once their study permit is valid. Graduate Assistantships typically count as 10 hours/week. You may take on additional on‑campus jobs (max total still ~20 hours). Still, relying on work alone to pay both tuition and living expenses may be unrealistic—funding or scholarships are crucial.
What is Lakehead known for academically?
Lakehead is recognized for small class sizes, strong student‑faculty ratios, and strengths in Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Indigenous Studies, leveraging its Northern Ontario location. Engineering, Business, and Social Sciences also garner good student outcomes.
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