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- Lakehead University Ranking
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- Lakehead University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- Lakehead University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- Lakehead University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
- Lakehead University Student Reviews
Lakehead UniversityLakehead University Ranking
A popular option for Indian students planning to study in Canada, Lakehead University is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how Lakehead University is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks Lakehead University at #561 globally and #27 in Canada. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #549 and has improved when compared with its 2024 national rank of #28. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in Lakehead University, the global standing of Lakehead University is #1001 for 2025, which is dropped trend when compared with 2024 which is #801.
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 801 | 801 | 1001 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 1291 | 1311 | 1372 | Not Ranked |
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Lakehead UniversityLakehead University Course Ranking
Now, let us look at Lakehead University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science and Humanities & Social Sciences are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and THE, exemplifying Lakehead University and its strengths.
The university ranking for Engineering courses stands at #406 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #342. These courses are also ranked at #501 by THE.
Apart from these courses, Shiksha Popularity Ranking also ranks its Medicine & Health Sciences courses globally. Holding firm, this course was positioned at #483 in 2025. Overall, most of the courses offered by this university are notably appealing to international students.
The below table highlights how some popular Lakehead University courses perform as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #310 | #342 | #406 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | #441 | #426 | #483 |
| Science | #488 | #537 | #589 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | #431 | #480 | #549 |
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Lakehead UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 1291 | 1311 | 1372 |
Lakehead UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 801 | 1001 | 1001 |
| Clinical and Health | 601 | 601 | – / – |
| Engineering | 401 | 501 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 601 | 601 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 501 | 601 | – / – |
| Psychology | 401 | 501 | – / – |
Lakehead UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2024 |
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| Universities | 901 |
Lakehead UniversityStudents Ratings & Reviews
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 months ago
International undergraduate applicants must hold a high school Diploma or equivalent, while bachelor's applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. A few of the general requirements for admission to Lakehead Uni are:
UG Requirements:
- Successful graduation from
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 months ago
According to unofficial sources Lakehead Univ has an acceptance rate of 90%. This means that university accepts 90 out of 100 student so the admission process is not at all selective. If students work hard on applications by working hard on academics and extra curriculars, they can increase their c
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 months ago
Yes, for admission to Lakehead Uni, there could be an ask to submit GRE / GMAT scores for Master's admission. Also, to take admission, it is best to have a good score in these standardized tests. In GRE, the students should aim a minimum score of 300 and in GMAT, they must aim for a 500. A few of th
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 months ago
Both Lakehead University as well as Thompson Rivers University offer globally recognised degrees. The differences are mentioned in the below table.
Parameters | Lakehead University | Thompson Rivers University |
|---|---|---|
World University Ranking | #1241 | #2294 |
Ranking for Programs | #325 | #60 |
Ranked in Canada | #36 | #55 |
Acceptance Rate | Around 82-90% | Around 82-84% |
Top Majors | Psychology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Science | Arts, Law, Nursing, Science, Trades and Technology |
Duration of Courses | UG: 3 - 4 years PG: 1 - 2 years | UG: 4 - 5 years PG: 16 months - 2 years |
Annual Tuition Cost | UG: INR 19 L - 25 L PG: INR 4 L - 9.2 L | UG: INR 10 L - 15 L PG: INR 9.3L - 50.8L |
Application Fees | INR 8.3K | INR 8.5K |
Scholarships | UG: 3 PG: 2 | 6 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 months ago
Masters in Computer Science from Lakehead University is ranked #26 in Shiksha Ranking. Students can select either the course or with a research project or a thesis. The Lakehead University also offers specialisation in Artificial Intelligence in thesis based program. The tuition fees of the programm
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