🎓 Lakehead University – Ontario, Canada

Lakehead University – Ontario, Canada

Lakehead University is a public university in Ontario with its main campus in Thunder Bay and a campus in Orillia. The university offers a broad graduate system, including Master's and PhD programs, particularly in science, engineering, health, environment, forestry, psychology, and education.

Featured Master's Programs

Master's programs include Archaeological Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geology, Health Sciences, History, Kinesiology, Mathematical Sciences, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Social Justice, Social Work, Sociology, and many other options.

PhD

Lakehead offers doctoral programs in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Educational Studies, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Forest Sciences, Health Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, and Psychology.

2026–2027 International Tuition

• Master's full-time common structure: CAD 7,708.33 tuition/term + approx. CAD 318.25 in ancillary fees, totaling approximately CAD 8,026.58/term.
• Some FLEX Master's programs have their own structures.
• Doctorate: approx. CAD 6,333.33 tuition/term + ancillary fees, totaling approximately CAD 6,651.58/term based on the current fee schedule.

Tuition varies by program/campus and should be verified against the correct fee structure before budgeting.

Standard Admission Requirements

• Appropriate Bachelor's/Master's degree depending on the level of study.
• Minimum GPA requirements per program.
• English proficiency for international applicants, if applicable.
• CV, statement, references, and research proposal depending on the major.
• Thesis-based Master's/PhD programs usually require a supervisor or a clear research fit.

Funding

Research-based students should check for graduate assistantships, scholarships, supervisor funding, and external awards. Some FLEX/professional options are designed for working professionals and the university notes these are not eligible for standard graduate funding.

Strengths

• Offers both Master's and PhD programs across many research fields.
• Notable strengths in environment, forestry, health, engineering, and northern/rural research.
• Thunder Bay generally has a lower cost of living than the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Considerations

• Located far from Toronto and major metropolitan areas.
• Fee structures vary between regular, FLEX, part-time, and doctoral programs.
• Must verify the campus, as not all programs are available at both Thunder Bay and Orillia.

Who is Lakehead for?

Suitable for candidates interested in research-based Master's/PhD programs, particularly in science, engineering, health, environment, forestry, or psychology, who are comfortable studying outside major metropolitan areas.

Source: Lakehead University – Graduate Programs and Graduate Fees 2026–2027.

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Official and Updated Sources

Cross-referenced on 07/10/2026. Official university tuition and policy information. Fees depend on the program, intake term, and international student status; mandatory fees and living costs must be included. Tuition tags are only intended for relative comparison. Scholarships, exemptions, or TA/RA positions must be confirmed in writing according to specific conditions.