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Laurentian University: Popular Programs & Ranking

Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

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#37 in Canada

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765 acre campus
Estd. 1960

Last updated on 10 Oct '25

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For Laurentian University UG applicants, the application deadline is Jun 15, 2025, for Sep start program.

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Laurentian University Ranking 2025
Laurentian University Popular Courses
Laurentian University Admission Dates 2025
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Laurentian University Highlights

In 1957, Laurentian University was founded as University of Sudbury and began granting degrees. In 1960, provincial act provided Laurentian University with corporate structure to make it bilingual federation with representatives from United, Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. Laurentian University Federation included University of Sudbury, Huntington University founded by United Church in 1960 and Thorneloe University founded by Anglican Church in 1961. Le Collège Universitaire de Hearst got affiliated with Laurentian University in 1963 and Algoma University College followed in 1965.

Talking about Laurentian University rankings, the university was ranked 12 under the ‘Canada’s best comprehensive universities’ in Mclean’s rankings 2020. Laurentian University acceptance rate ranges between 70% and 80% as per an unofficial source. The acceptance rate indicates the moderately selective process of the university. Laurentian University has 9,000+ students every year and has distinguished and qualified faculty members. The university has an impressive faculty-to-student ratio of 1:18. 6.5% of its student population consists of foreign students from 62 countries across the world.

Laurentian University offers various PG and UG programs in various fields such as Anthropology, Communication, Ancient Studies, Economics, Arts, Sociology, Economics, History, Social Science, Law, Music, Philosophy, Psychology and Theatre. 1st year tuition fee ranges between INR 7.8 L - INR 21.8 L for UG and PG courses. Read the complete article to know more about Laurentian University.

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Year of establishment

1960

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Total foreign students

600

Campus size

765 acres

No. of campus

Scholarships available

Endowment value

CAD 41 million

Accepted exams

Male/Female ratio

1.63

UG/PG course ratio

0.31

Commonly asked questions
On Highlights

Q: What GPA do you need for Laurentian University?

Laurentian University recognises academic excellence through three distinct honour classifications based on GPA. Achieving a GPA between 5.5 and 7.4 earns students honours status, exclusive to four-year degrees.

Q: Is there any scholarship or financial aid available for international students at Laurentian University?

Laurentian University offers various scholarships to both international undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarships are offered based on the merit or academic excellence.

International UG aspirants are eligible for the International Excellence Scholarship. It is automatically calculated based on the equivalency-adjusted GPA of the students.

GPA Average	Scholarship Amount	Distribution of Amount
90% to 100%	CAD 60,000	CAD 15,000 in the first year. ( INR 9,41,456) The remaining amount is provided in subsequent years if the average is maintained.
80% to 89.9%	CAD 40,000	CAD 10,000 in the first year. ( INR 6,27,637) The remaining amount is provided in subsequent years if the average is maintained.

GPA Average

Scholarship Amount

Distribution of Amount

90% to 100%

CAD 60,000

CAD 15,000 in the first year.

( INR 9,41,456)

The remaining amount is provided in subsequent years if the average is maintained.

80% to 89.9%

CAD 40,000

CAD 10,000 in the first year.

( INR 6,27,637)

The remaining amount is provided in subsequent years if the average is maintained.

International graduate applicants are eligibility for Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) if they:

Are enrolled in a full-time program
Have a B+ average or 75%
Are enrolled in a master's programme for two years or a PhD programme for four years

Laurentian University Ranking 2025

Laurentian University is a globally renowned university and consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Laurentian University ranking is #37 at the national level.

The university is also ranked by US News and World Report at #1631 in 2024 for the Global Universities category, showing a declined trend this year when compared with the previous year. In 2023, this ranking was recorded as #1405.

#922

World level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

#37

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Ranked #37 in Top universities in Canada

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Laurentian University Popular Courses

International students from all across the globe can apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university. The popular areas of study in the university are Anthropology, Communication, Ancient Studies, Economics, Arts, Sociology and Architecture. The university provides students with an option to take courses in either English or French. The institution also grants Certificate of Bilingualism to those students who earn 15 credits or more in French or English (whichever is not their language of study).

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MS

6 Courses12 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹8 L - 19 L

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B.E. / B.Tech

5 Courses4 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹17 L - 23 L

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Guided 620 students to Canada universities.

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BSN

1 Course4 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹12 L

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9 students got admitted to this university

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Commonly asked questions
On Popular Programs

Q: What are some of the important programs taught at Laurentian University?

Some of the important programmes taught at Laurentian University are arts, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, mining, geophysics, health, business management, finance, and forensics.

Laurentian University Admission Dates 2025

Check below Laurentian University admission deadlines:

Intake	UG Deadline
Sep	Jun 15, 2025
Jan	Aug 15, 2025

Application fees :CAD 100 - 156
Type of deadline :Regular

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Not required
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Not required
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the admission requirement for M.Arch at Laurentian University?

Due to accreditation requirements, all applicants seeking direct entry into the two-year M.Arch programme must have a pre-professional architecture degree (i.e. BAS, BES, BEDS, etc.).

Pre-professional Architecture programs are those whose curriculum is designed to meet accreditation requirements established and cyclically reviewed by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) or foreign equivalent.

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Laurentian University Scholarships

The university provides various scholarships to international students. Check below the details for some of the Laurentian University scholarships:

For Undergraduate Courses

Average Score	Academic Excellence Scholarship Amount
90% to 100%	Up to $60,000 in scholarship awards
80% to 89.9%	Up to $40,000 in scholarship awards

3No. of scholarships available

₹ 9.5 LTotal scholarship amount

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Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does Laurentian University offer scholarships to international students?

The university provides various scholarships to international students. Check below the details for some of the Laurentian University scholarships:

Average Score	Academic Excellence Scholarship Amount
90% to 100%	Up to $60,000 in scholarship awards
80% to 89.9%	Up to $40,000 in scholarship awards

Laurentian University Popular Courses

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B.E. / B.Tech

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1 year

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₹13.52 LGet Fee Details

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2 years

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹7.76 LGet Fee Details

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2 years

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₹13.52 LGet Fee Details

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12 months

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₹18.56 LGet Fee Details

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Laurentian University Placements

The Career Hub of Laurentian University provides career and employment (permanent/ summer/ part-time) support services for undergraduate, graduate students and alumni from all disciplines. The services include:

Job Postings
On-Campus Jobs
Internship Opportunities
Career Fairs
Career Coaching
Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Advising
Employment and Career Workshops

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Commonly asked questions
On Placements

Q: Does Laurentian University provides career support?

Job Postings
On-Campus Jobs
Internship Opportunities
Career Fairs
Career Coaching
Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Advising
Employment and Career Workshops

Laurentian University Fees & Eligibility

Students from all over the world wish to apply for course at Laurentian University must check the fee and eligibility. The requirements are different for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Check below common eligibility for UG and PG courses-

Undergraduate- Students need to pass one of following certificates with 50/100, 5/10 (second class/second division)-

State Higher Secondary Certificate given by State Board of Higher Secondary Education
India and Delhi Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education
Indian School Certificate awarded by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations

Postgraduate: Aspirants who have completed a bachelor’s degree can apply for postgraduate course.

Find below the English language requirements for Laurentian University-

English Proficiency Test	Minimum Score
TOEFL iBT TOEFL CBT	88 overall 230 overall
IELTS Academic	6.5 overall No band lower than 6.0
Cambridge Assessment English	C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment	70 overall No part below 60
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees - CanTEST	4.5 overall No part below 4
PTE Academic	60 overall
Duolingo English Test	110 overall No band lower than 95

Note: English language test scores are valid if completed within 2 years of when we review your application.

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Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(6 courses)	INR 8 L - 19 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(5 courses)	INR 17 L - 23 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
BSN(1 course)	INR 12 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.Sc.(11 courses)	INR 8 L - 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 2-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 88 & Above
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	INR 21 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 2 years Exam Accepted: GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo
M.A.(1 course)	INR 14 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo
B.Pharma(1 course)	INR 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo
BBA(3 courses)	INR 17 L - 18 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
MSN(1 course)	INR 8 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 88 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.A.(6 courses)	INR 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 88 & Above

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the English language requirement for Laurentian University?

International students must submit a proof of English Language proficiency to be considered for Laurentian University admission ( especially non-english speaking countries). Students can demonstrate that they are proficient in English by submitting the English proficiency test scores.

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English Proficiency Test	Minimum Scorre
TOEFL iBT TOEFL CBT	88 overall 230 overall
IELTS Academic	6.5 overall No band lower than 6.0
Cambridge Assessment English	C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more
CAEL-Canadian Academic English Language Assessment	70 overall No part below 60
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees - CanTEST	4.5 overall No part below 4
PTE Academic	60 overall
DuoLingo English Test	110 overall No band lower than 95

Q: What are the English requirements for Laurentian University Canada?

Find below the English language requirements for Laurentian University:

English Proficiency Test	Minimum Scorre
TOEFL iBT TOEFL CBT	88 overall 230 overall
IELTS Academic	6.5 overall No band lower than 6.0
Cambridge Assessment English	C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more
CAEL-Canadian Academic English Language Assessment	70 overall No part below 60
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees - CanTEST	4.5 overall No part below 4
PTE Academic	60 overall
DuoLingo English Test	110 overall No band lower than 95

Note: English language test scores are valid if completed within 2 years of when we review your application.

Laurentian University Notable Alumni

Laurentian University has many qualified, talented and notable alumni. Leo Gerard is the vice president of AFL-CIO and has served as the United Steelworkers' president. Ashley Kirwan is co-founded Orix Geoscience. Kirk Petroski is CEO and president of Symboticware Incorporated. François Bach is product designer who has worked on celebrated projects like Red Bull TV and Headspace. Susan Irving works as senior director of marketing at PepsiCo Foods Canada.

Dave Salmoni is animal trainer and television producer who owns Triosphere, production company that focuses on wildlife films. Rosemary Sexton is popular author who used to be columnist for The Globe and Mail. Many other distinguished people are associated with the university.

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Studying in Canada

Canada offers much more affordable education options than many other developed countries. The average of the data available shows that the average cost to pursue an undergraduate program will be CAD 6800 per year. On the other hand, for a master’s degree, the tuition fee can range from CAD 21,100 per year (As per Statistics Canada, 2022).

Cost of Living

Food, accommodation, clothing recreational activities, etc. sums up the living cost. On average, a student spends approximately INR 7.1 Lacs per year. But the expenses also depend on the place where a student stays. If a student stays in a metropolitan city like Toronto or Vancouver the expenses could go up to CAD 15,000 in comparison to a student studying in the suburbs where the expenses would be around CAD 8,000 - 10,000 each year.

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Laurentian University VS Wilfrid Laurier University

Below is the comparison between Laurentian University and Wilfrid Laurier University based on fees:

University Name	First-Year Tuition Fee*
Laurentian University	INR 7.8 lakh - INR 21.8 lakh
Wilfrid Laurier University	INR 11.6 lakh – INR 33.7 lakh

*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

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FAQs

Q: What percentage of international students is present at the university?

Approximately 5.5% of international students at undergraduate level and 12.7% at graduate level are present at the university.

Q: Is the university actively involved in sports?

The university is known for its sports culture like basketball, soccer, rowing, cross country running, golf, curling, and Nordic skiing.

Q: What is Laurentian University ranking in Canada?

In the 2020 Maclean's rankings under the category, "Canada's best comprehensive universities", the university was ranked 12. Besides, Laurentian is the largest bilingual provider of distance education in Canada. The university programs specialize in many fields, including Arts, Social Sciences, Technology, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Mining, Geophysics, Health, Business Management, Finance, And Forensics.

Q: What is the percentage of the female population studying at university?

Approximately 60% of the female population study at the University.

Q: What is the medium of instruction at the university?

The medium of instruction at the university is English.

Q: Does the university have its own media channel?

Yes, the university has its own campus radio station in both English and French.

Q: How many undergraduate and graduate programs are taught at the university?

107 undergraduate and 33 graduate programmes are taught at the university.

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How long is MBA in Laurentian University?

Answered a year ago

The MBA course at Laurentian University is 2 years long course. International students require a good GPA and academic profile to get into the university, Students can know more about MBA in the Canada and then apply. Applicants must check their admission documents thoroughly in order to get selecte

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What are the requirements for Laurentian University?

Answered a year ago

Below are the requirements for Laurentian University:

UG requirements:

Indian students must be 18 years old at the time of commencement of a course. The students are required to submit one of the following certificates for admission:

State Higher Secondary Certification by a State Board of Higher Secon

sneha

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Does the university provide lodging facilities to the students?

Answered a year ago

Yes, the university provides lodging facilities to the students under five unique residences. There are also lodging facilities available for married students.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

What is the postgraduate admission deadline at Laurentian University?

Answered 2 years ago

Check below the admission deadlines for Laurentian University:

Event	PG Application Deadline
May 2024 Intake	15 Jan, 2024

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

When does the Laurentian University admission starts for UG course?

Answered 2 years ago

Check below the admission deadlines for Laurentian University UG course:

Event	UG Deadline
Application	15 Apr, 2024
Document submission	1 May, 2024

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