Academic secondary credential
Lakehead assesses international applicants on the secondary credential of the country where they studied; vocational or technical secondary streams do not meet the minimum requirement.
Partner university · Thunder Bay, Canada
Lakehead University
In Thunder Bay and Orillia, with an outdoor and environmental research focus and small cohorts. Canada. Direct entry through GESCO.
Founded 1965University in Ontario
7,848Students
About the university
Why students choose Lakehead University
In Thunder Bay and Orillia, with an outdoor and environmental research focus and small cohorts.
We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: Lakehead University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
Program prerequisites
Applicants must also meet program-specific requirements, so their final-year subjects should include the prerequisite courses for the chosen program.
IB Diploma
IB Diploma holders with a total of at least 24 points and three Higher Level subjects may be eligible; competitive programs can ask for more.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Lakehead University costs
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship (90%+)CAD 40,000 (10,000 x 4 years)International students with a 90% or higher Canadian-equivalent average; automatic, renewable with a 90% average each year.
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship (80-89.9%)CAD 30,000 (7,500 x 4 years)International students with an 80.0% to 89.9% Canadian-equivalent average; automatic, renewable with an 80% average.
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship (75-79.9%)CAD 6,000 (year 1 only)International students with a 75.0% to 79.9% Canadian-equivalent average; one-time award.
Programmes
Popular courses at Lakehead University
Computer Science
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Software Engineering
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Master of Science in Computer Science
2 years ยท Starts September Course page
Engineering: Electrical & Computer (Master's)
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Lakehead University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Lakehead University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Lakehead University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppDoes Lakehead University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship (90%+) (CAD 40,000 (10,000 x 4 years)); International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship (80-89.9%) (CAD 30,000 (7,500 x 4 years)); International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship (75-79.9%) (CAD 6,000 (year 1 only)). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Lakehead University?
GESCO applies to Lakehead University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Lakehead University?
Lakehead University is in Thunder Bay, Canada. It was founded in 1965.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Lakehead University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Lakehead University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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Interested in Lakehead University?
Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.
- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
- A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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