About Lakehead University
Lakehead University is a dynamic public research university with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, established in 1965 on its roots of earlier technical and college institutions. Enrolling around 8,500–9,700 students, including approximately 16% international, 16% graduate, and 16% Indigenous students, it offers over 65 undergraduate and numerous graduate programs across faculties such as Engineering, Business (AACSB-accredited), Health Sciences, Natural Resources, Education, and the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. Recognized nationally for research excellence—ranked top in its peer category for not-for-profit research income and Canada’s top 3 research universities (2023)—Lakehead hosts 14 research centres and 21 research chairs, including 10 Canada Research Chairs. The university emphasizes hands-on experiential learning: 97% of students graduate with fieldwork or internship experience, and it maintains small class sizes (13–15:1 student–faculty ratios). Lakehead also incorporates vibrant student life into its scenic campus settings, and its graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes, with 97.4% employed within two years.
