Lakehead University Rankings 2026

Latest Lakehead University Ranking: 

As per Lakehead University ranking in the USA, For four years running, Lakehead has ranked in the top 10% of universities worldwide in terms of social impact. With less than 10,000 students, Lakehead is the top-ranked institution in North America. The Impact Rankings assess how well universities are doing at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN in order to determine their overall social impact. For its contributions to inexpensive, renewable energy, clean water and sanitation, and overall health and well-being, Lakehead is listed in the Top 10 globally in 2023. Research Infosource ranked Lakehead University as one of Canada's top three research universities for five consecutive years (2015–2019), and as the top not-for-profit institution for the last four years (2020–2023). Lakehead University's ranking in the world is #801.

As per Lakehead University ranking, In its 2023 University Rankings, Maclean's magazine has ranked Lakehead University among Canada's top 10 universities, mostly for undergraduate education. Out of 19 Canadian universities that predominantly provide undergraduate programs, Lakehead was placed tenth. In terms of student prizes, faculty awards, scholarships and bursaries, student/faculty ratio, and library acquisitions, Maclean's 2023 University Rankings ranked Lakehead as the second-best university in Ontario. The employment rate of Lakehead graduates is higher than the average for public institutions in both the province and the country, with 97.4% of graduates finding work within two years of graduation. This accomplishment honors our continuous and well-known dedication to offering a university experience that is transformative and based on outstanding scholarship and individual student potential.

Lakehead University World Rankings 2024

The table below demonstrate Lakehead University world ranking:

Ranked By	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
QS Ranking	-	-	-	-	#1001-1050
Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking	98th	=99th	64th	101-200th	801-1000
US News & World Report- Global University Ranking	-	-	-	-	#1311
US News & World Report- National University Ranking	-	-	-	-	#31

Lakehead University QS Rankings 2024

In Thunder Bay, Canada, one of the best universities is Lakehead University. In the 2024 QS Sustainability Ranking, it is ranked #1001–1050. Some of the scores of Lakehead in QS Top Universities Ranking are listed below:

• Impact of Education- 67
• Employability & Opportunities- 40.9
• Environmental Impact- 31.5
• Equality- 64.1
• Governance- 23.3 
• Knowledge Exchange- 44.7 
• Health & Wellbeing- 63
• Social Impact- 54.2
• Environmental Education- 21.5
• Environmental Sustainability- 9.2
• Environmental Research- 68.4

Lakehead University Times Higher Education Ranking

According to Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking, Lakehead University has been ranked 801-1000th in World University Rankings 2024. The University has been ranked =11th in No Poverty 2024, and 101-200th in Zero Hunger 2024. Under the category Good Health and Wellbeing 2024, Lakehead has been ranked 101-200th and for Clean Water and Sanitation 2024, it is ranked =37th. In Affordable and Clean Energy 2024 ranking, Lakehead is placed #101-200th, and in Reduced Inequalities 2024, it is ranked #101-200th. For Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024 ranking, the University ranked #81st. In Climate Action 2024, Lakehead’s ranking was =65th. Lakehead was ranked 20th in Life Below Water 2024, and 12 th in Life on Land 2024. In Peace and Justice Strong Institution 2024, Lakehead was placed in 101-200th, and in Partnership for the Goals 2024, it was ranked =84th. 

Lakehead University U.S News Rankings 2024 

As per US News and World Report, Lakehead University is ranked #1311 in Best Global Universities. It is ranked #31 in Best Global Universities in Canada. Some of the scores of Lakehead University in US News are listed below:

• Global score- 37.2
• Global research reputation- #1533
• Regional research reputation- #278
• Publications- #1605
• Books- #919
• Conferences- #1204
• Normalized citation impact- #1081
• Total citations- #1531
• Number of publications that are among the 10% most cited- #1423
• Percentage of total publications that are among the 10% most cited- #909
• International collaboration - relative to country- #1080
• International collaboration- #632
• Number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1% most cited- #1284
• Percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1% most cited- #750

Lakehead University Subject-Wise Ranking 2024

As per US News and World Report, the subject ranking 2024 of Lakehead University are provided in the table below:

Subject	Ranking
Computer Science	#671
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	#439
Engineering	#877

As THE Ranking, the subject ranking 2024 of Lakehead University are provided in the table below:

Subject	Ranking
Engineering	401-500th
Social Sciences	800th
Psychology	401-500th
Physical Sciences	601-800th
Life Sciences	601-800th
Education	501-600th
Computer Science	501-600th
Clinical and Health	601-800th

Lakehead University Employability Ranking 2024

As per Center of World University Rankings (CWUR), the Employability Ranking 2024 of Lakehead University is 722. What Co-ops and Career  at Lakehead offer is:

• Workshops and Career Fairs for developing skills
• Networking gatherings and career fairs
• Appointments for career exploration
• Employment boards accessible to Lakehead students
• Assistance with your part-time, co-ops, or graduate job search
• Online sources 

Our staff is dedicated to providing an accessible and inclusive environment for our diverse student group, and we work hard to make this happen every day. We welcome any and all input to help us live up to that promise.

What are the factors Influencing Lakehead University Rankings?

Graduate employability rate is one of the major factors determining the ranking of a university. Graduates from Lakehead University go on to achieve success in their careers. Within two years of graduation, its job rate is 96.3 percent, which is higher than the 94.3 percent average for Ontario. A few programs even claim a 100 percent employment rate. The institution aims to produce more than just a priceless learning environment. Graduates become a part of the 71,100+ alumni worldwide network at Lakehead, spanning 111 nations. Alumni from Lakehead have entered a wide variety of fascinating professions. Graduates have gone on to work as managers, postdoctoral fellows, CEOs, and company founders, among many other roles.

Impact of Lakehead University’s Rankings on Students and Faculty

As a result of their desire to participate in an educational setting that positively impacts both local and global communities, students are increasingly selecting their educational institution based on how well their values align. As the top institution in Canada and North America with fewer than 10,000 students, Lakehead institution is once again among the top 10% of universities worldwide for impacting positive societal change and sustainability. Key operational initiatives, courses, and research projects that address inequality and sustainability are reflected in Lakehead's rating.