Lakehead University

Located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Lakehead University is an internationally-respected institution. More than 55,000 alumni working around the globe are a testament to the programs offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. With over 8,500 students, Lakehead is a mid-sized, student-centered, comprehensive university. Lakehead students are offered a unique experience that combines opportunities for an active lifestyle with integrated student supports in a collaborative learning environment. In Maclean’s magazine’s 2016 University Rankings, Lakehead ranked #1 for Total Research Dollars, #2 in Social Sciences & Humanities Grants, #2 in Scholarships & Bursaries, and #3 in Citations!

With 80% of classes having fewer than 50 students, and 50% of classes having fewer than 25, Lakehead students are able to engage in a more meaningful classroom experience that ultimately contributes to their success in graduate school and careers beyond university. In Re$earch Infosource’s 2015 and 2016 rankings list, Lakehead University is ranked number one in Canada for research in the category of undergraduate universities. Many undergraduate students are given opportunities to participate in paid research while still completing their undergraduate degree. Lakehead’s employment rate of 94.4% (above the provincial average) within two years of graduation attests to the success of a smaller university experience.