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| Home Pay | | | Open |
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Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- When will I register? With seniors
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Law, Nursing, and Medicine are restricted programs. Fee-waived Master's and PhD level courses are restricted to only certain partnerships.Limitations
Social Work and Education courses may be restricted and/or limited.Notable Academic Programs
- Indigenous Learning - This is the study of Indigenous history, culture and values and strives to increase awareness/appreciation of the life and experiences of Indigenous Peoples, with a goal of creating an environment of understanding and trust. Topics included are survey construction, analyzing census data, archival researching, and examining government records.
- Engineering - Studying engineering at Lakehead gives you an unconventional opportunity to gain the skills required by employers within the field of Engineering. The unique combination of BEng degree with a Diploma in Engineering Technology from Lakehead University produces graduates with hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge critical to success.
- Environmental Management - This program will provide you with a sound understanding of natural processes in environmental ecosystems, including a strong background in forest environments and technical experience using industry-standard geomatics tools.
- Business (Commerce) - Lakehead University’s Commerce program offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to provide students with a strong foundation in business principles with essential areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, and strategic planning.
- Computer Science - The Computer Science program at Lakehead offers a robust and comprehensive curriculum that covers fundamental and advanced topics including programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, databases, and cybersecurity with emphasis on lab work, projects, etc.
Unique Academic Programs
- Gerontology - Gerontology, the study of aging, is dynamic and diverse, the interests and needs of an aging population are complex. Older people are concerned with a variety of subjects from social and financial issues to education and health care. In addition to understanding how seniors can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, gerontologists are interested in issues such as learning, retirement, caregiving, illness, employment, sexuality and coping strategies.
- Kinesiology - Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, applying the latest evidence-based research to improve function, health, and wellness of people in all settings and populations.
- Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism - This program emphasizes on an increasingly important role of outdoor recreation in society, contributing to mental and physical health, family cohesion, culture, environmental appreciation, and economic development. Our experiential program provides you with the opportunity to think critically about the world around you and what it means to live in a more environmentally and socially just world.
Options
Honors Access: Yes
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Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 80.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.50
- Not available
- Will not accept
- Will accept Home Payment Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $30763.45.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Host Payment: None.
- Home Payment: None.
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Deposit | $250 | Mandatory | ||
| Activity Fee | $60-75 | Year | Host | Mandatory |
| Health Service Fee | $234 | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
| Parking Fee | $164 | Semester | Host | Optional |
| Orientation Fee | $83 | Semester | Host | Mandatory |
| Transportation Fee | $252 | Year | Host | Optional |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Ancillary fees are mandatory fees that all Lakehead students are required to pay (including exchange students). For more information please use the following link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/finances/tuition-fees/fees.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $11650 (includes meals)
- Approximate monthly cost: $800
- Proximity to campus:
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/campus-life/residence-dining
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
Most of our inbound exchange students who stay for one semester will be placed be in the dormitories, which require the purchase of a meal plan. For those who are with two semesters/full academic year, they can request to be placed in Townhouse or Apartment-style residences which have a shared kitchen among 4 housemates. Please see the following link for additional information: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/campus-life/residence-dining Meal plans are available for students living on or off Lakehead's campus, or you are not enrolled in a meal plan then you can choose to visit the cafeteria and purchase meals as you wish. Please see the following link for additional information:
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $200 | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.
Requirements