Lakehead University
Lakehead University is a public university with its main campus in Thunder Bay, Ontario; this profile covers the Thunder Bay campus. It offers undergraduate degrees including engineering, computer science and social work, with 2026-27 first-year international tuition of CAD 31,750 to 42,000 depending on the programme.
- Fees₹28.6 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12 marks needed
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | CAD 42,000 / year | about ₹28.6 lakh | Engineering and Engineering/MBA, Thunder Bay, international first-year tuition 2026-27 |
| UG | CAD 31,750 / year | about ₹21.6 lakh | Computer Science and Social Work, international first-year tuition 2026-27 (campus not stated in table) |
Rupee figures at ₹67.98 per CAD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in Canada.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- State Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board), CBSE India/Delhi Senior School Certificate, or CISCE Indian School Certificate; programme prerequisites apply. Students still in school send Class X scores, Class XI final marks and mid-year or predicted Class XII results. Vocational/technical streams and diplomas do not meet the minimum.
- IELTS
- 6.5 Academic, no band below 6.0 (Nursing, Consecutive BEd, JD: 7.0)
- TOEFL
- iBT 80, no component below 19 (tests before Jan 2026); 4.5 overall, no section below 4.0 (from Jan 2026)
- PTE
- 58, no component below 50
- DUOLINGO
- 120, no subscore below 115
- WAIVER
- No India-specific exemption listed.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- EngineeringUG
- Engineering / MBAUG/PG
- Computer ScienceUG
- Social WorkUG
After you graduateWork after study
Canada PGWP: a programme of 2 years or more may lead to a work permit of up to 3 years; most applicants must show language test results (canada.ca).
Sources (4)
- www.lakeheadu.ca/students/finances/student-fees/fees/undergraduate-fees/2026-2027
- www.lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/applying/general-admission-requirements/international-stud
- www.lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/applying/english-language-proficiency-requirements
- www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduat
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