Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Sudbury, ON
Northern Ontario
Bilingual
Options
Mining & Health
Regional Strengths
Overview
About Laurentian University
Laurentian University is a mid-sized public university in Sudbury, Northern Ontario, set on a lakeside campus. It offers English and French programme options across arts, science, business, engineering, education, health, and social work, with regional strengths linked to mining, environment, and healthcare. International students appreciate Laurentian’s closer community feel, UHIP-covered Ontario student environment, and pathways into Northern Ontario careers after graduation.
Why Choose
Why This University?
- Lakeside Sudbury campus with a close-knit student community
- Programmes across STEM, business, health, education, and social sciences
- Bilingual opportunities (English / French) on selected pathways
- Regional industry links in mining, environment, and healthcare
- Competitive international undergraduate tuition versus large GTA universities
- Ontario DLI with PAL process for most study-permit applicants
North
Northern Ontario lakeside campus
Financial Aid
Scholarships & Awards
International Entrance Scholarships
Merit awards for new international undergraduates based on academic averages.
Faculty Awards
Science, engineering, and business awards recognising outstanding applicants.
Graduate Funding
Assistantships and scholarships for research-based graduate students.
What You Need
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
- Secondary school diploma with competitive grades by faculty
- Science/math prerequisites for engineering, nursing, and science majors
- Official transcripts and English (or French) proficiency as required
Graduate
- Bachelor’s degree meeting departmental GPA minima
- References, statement of purpose, and CV
- Research supervisor for thesis programmes
Professional Programmes
- Education, nursing, and social work may have supplementary screening
- French-language pathways have additional language documentation
- Apply early for limited-intake programmes
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
English Programmes
- IELTS Academic typically 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT / PTE accepted at Laurentian published minima
- Higher scores for nursing, education, and some health programmes
Ontario Health Insurance Note
- UHIP is mandatory for eligible international students in Ontario
- Private insurance generally does not substitute for UHIP
- Dependent coverage rules apply for accompanying family members
Costs
Tuition Fees
International Undergraduate
- Full course load tuition often ~CAD $30,000–$32,000 / year (30 credits)
- Incidental / association fees roughly CAD $1,100–$1,300 / year
- UHIP and digital material fees billed separately
Living in Sudbury
- Lower rent and daily costs than Toronto or Ottawa
- On-campus residence options available
- Budget for winter clothing — Northern Ontario winters are cold
Programmes
Available Courses
Explore a selection of programmes available at this university for international students.
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