Lakehead University

By participating in and supporting dynamic and wide-ranging collaborations, the Global Engagement team is the main resource for the internationalization of Lakehead's campuses and communities. The team specializes in giving guidance for global outreach efforts. Lakehead views all of their students as important future leaders whose success and education are of utmost importance to their school. They are a dynamic, modern, and highly learner-centered university. The complete university experience is offered on both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, which combine a wide range of social and recreational activities with a focus on academic quality and opportunities. 

Latest About Lakehead University 

NSERC is providing $25,000 to a professor of electrical engineering at Lakehead Thunder Bay to advance the science of quantum computing. Thanks to funding from an Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grant given by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Dr. Ehsan Atoofian, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, will collaborate with academics from Germany's Clausthal University of Technology and Finland's Aalto University for a year. Quantum physics is the foundation of quantum computing. They provide a level of parallelism that surpasses the capacity of traditional computers, allowing them to execute numerous processes concurrently.

Highlights of Lakehead University

Established	1st July, 1965
Website	https://www.lakeheadu.ca/
Also Known As	Thunderwolf
QS Ranking	#1001-1050
US News & World Report- Global University Ranking	#1311
Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking	101-200th
Accepted Exams	GMAT, GRE, CAEL, IELTS, Cambridge, Pearson, TOEFL
Total No. of Students	7,900
Scholarships	Each year, Lakehead University gives more than $11 million in awards, bursaries, and scholarships to students. The Entrance Scholarships honor the dedication and hard work that prospective students made in their coursework before coming to Lakehead. For this reason, we provide one of the best scholarship programs in the nation for aspiring students.
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1 (Thunder Bay campus) and 13:1 (Orillia campus)
Contact Information	Phone: +1 807-343-8110 Address: 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada

History of Lakehead University

• The 1946-founded Lakehead Technical Institute (LTI) gave rise to Lakehead University. 
• In 1956, Lakehead changed its name from LTI to Lakehead College of Arts, Science, and Technology. 
• Following the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario's 1965 Royal Assent of the Lakehead University Act, Lakehead University was founded. 
• In 1965, Lakehead University awarded its first degrees in the arts and sciences.

Mission: To be known as a cutting-edge, all-inclusive university that teaches students how to think, not what to think.

Vision: To offer an extraordinary, life-changing university experience.

Core values: What sets Lakehead University apart is its students. Lakehead thinks that their students desire to attend a cutting-edge, all-inclusive university with the best prospects for success. They think that the passion and determination of our students will enable them to achieve and fulfill their dreams. They believe that the flexibility to think beyond the box is something that their students desire. 

Popular Courses

Below is a list of popular courses offered by INSEAD University across various levels of education:

Graduate programs

• Archaeological Science. Graduate - Masters. 
• Biology. Graduate - Masters. 
• Business Administration (MBA) Graduate - Masters. 
• Business Management. Graduate - Masters. 
• Chemistry. Graduate - Masters. 
• Computer Science. Graduate - Masters.
• Economics. Graduate - Masters.
• Education. Graduate - Masters.

Undergraduate programs

• Anthropology
• Applied Life Sciences
• Applied Life Sciences 
• Bioinformatics
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Computer Science.

Lakehead University Placements

Approximately 97.7% of Lakehead University's graduates find employment within two years of graduation. Additionally, Lakehead University provides its students with placement support in the following ways: Events and workshops to acquire abilities relevant to a vocation.

Lakehead University Campus Life

Participating in extracurricular activities is just as vital to Lakehead students as spending time in class. Lakehead understands the value of a well-rounded education that will support both your professional and personal development. There are a plethora of ways to become engaged in influencing your educational experience, ranging from playing sports and supporting your teams to joining student clubs and academic student societies. Make the most of everything Lakehead has to offer by getting active, having fun, and displaying your Thunderwolf pride. Your time spent outside of the classroom is a crucial component of your university experience.

Lakehead University Alumni

The notable alumni of Lakehead University include Stephen Low, Bruce Hyer, Lyn McLeod, Jan Cameron, and many more. 

Lakehead University Faculty

There are several faculties in Lakehead Universities, some of which are listed below:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Engineering
• Graduate Studies
• Health and Behavioural Sciences
• Law
• Natural Resources Management
• Science and Environmental Studies
• Social Sciences and Humanities