INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

At Lakehead, we welcome students from countries around the world. Lakehead University International offers a number of specialized services and supports to help you throughout your studies as well as during your transition to Canada, such as: study permit assistance, free airport pick-up services, English Language Program, on-campus IELTS testing centre, UHIP – University Health Insurance Program, homestay, and social & cultural activities.

Lakehead University International

As an International Student, you may have questions about Lakehead University and student life. At Lakehead International, we provide many services to assist with your transition, and we are committed to making your time here the best it can possibly be. The team at Lakehead International is available to answer any questions about admission, advising, registration, student visas and any other support you may need along the way.

lakeheadu.ca/international international@lakeheadu.ca

Admission Requirements And Deadlines For International Applicants

The firm deadline to receive complete applications is May 15th. Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree. Please note that admission into our programs is competitive, and meeting the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee admission. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor, and have your proof of English language proficiency complete. At this time, we do not pre-assess qualifications.

English Language Proficiency Requirements For Admission

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university. Applicants to graduate programs may meet our English language requirements if they have successfully completed 3 years of full-time, postsecondary study in English.

Applicants whose native language is not English, and who cannot verify having recently studied in an English language post-secondary system for more than three years of full-time study, will be required to present proof of English language proficiency as follows: