Lakehead University

Lakehead University Entry Requirements

The academic years of Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer all provide admission to Lakehead. There are several pre-admission requirements for documentation that will aid students in being accepted. The Lakehead University entry requirements, which change depending on the course selection, degree level, and other factors, must be met by international students. The requirements that students must fulfil in order to apply to the university are listed below -

• Official Academic Transcripts
• A minimum of 70% in secondary school or its Canadian equivalent
• English Language Proficiency scores- CAEL: 60; Duolingo English Test: 110; IELTS: 6.5; Michigan English Test: 85; PTE:58
• Reference Letters
• Statement of goals
• Research Outline
• Resume/CV
• Standardised Test Scores

 

Lakehead University Fees

The cost of attending Lakehead depends on several factors and the fees are subject to change. It is recommended that international students check the university website portal for the revised Lakehead University fees for their specific courses. Courses like MBA and Engineering may be more expensive. Additionally, overseas students pay higher tuition fees than domestic students. However, students can apply for financial aid via scholarships to study in Canada which could help them offset both, their tuition and living expenses. Below is a list of the average course-wise fees at the university -

• MBA - CAD 41,811
• MSc Computer Science - CAD 23,811
• BSc Computer Science - CAD 28,589
• B.Com Business - CAD 31,351
• PhD Biotechnology - CAD 15,078
• Diploma Civil Engineering - CAD 21,944

 

Lakehead University Placement

Lakehead University's average rate of employment for undergraduate program graduates six months after graduation in 2012 was 89.3%, higher than the 87.6% average for the Ontario university system, according to official sources.  In 2012, the employment rate in Computer Science was 96.5%, whereas it was 94.1% in Engineering. Mathematics has a 92.1% employment rate. The following are the most popular firms that hire graduates and offer Lakehead University placements to students -

• Lakehead University
• Hatch
• MPE Engineering
• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and Resolute