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Anushree Sinha

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Yes, Lakehead University offers scholarships and financial aid to international students. For undergraduate students, the university is offering International Entrance Scholarships 2025-26. Whereas, full-time graduates can avail financial aid through graduate assistantships.

Undergraduate Scholarships:

Academic Average
(Canadian Equivalent)
IB AverageDisbursement Amount
90%+35+

CAD 40,000 

Spread over 4 years

80% - 89.9%30-34

CAD 30,000 

Spread over 4 years

75% - 79.9%28-29

CAD 6,000 

First-year only

Graduate Scholarships:

  • Master's level: CAD 11,038.32 (INR 6.8 L)
  • Doctoral level: CAD 12,037.56 (INR 7.4 L)

Note that a regular graduate assistant appointment sums up to a maximum of 270 hrs of work over the Fall and Winter terms, averaging not more than 10 hours per week.

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Lakehead University is one of the best universities in Canada and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester at the university:

  • Join clubs and participate actively in co-curricular activities;
  • Build a schedule and stay organized;
  • Engage in part-time jobs on and off campus;
  • Enjoy the beautiful province of Ontario;
  • Do not procastinate studying; and
  • Find out a way to de-stress and engage in fun activities/events.

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In order to secure an enrollment, all Indian applicants must fulfill the Lakehead University admission requirements listed below:

Undergraduate Requirements:

  • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school programme (or equivalent);
  • An international equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average;
  • Proof of English language proficiency;
  • Other course-specific requirements.

Graduate Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
  • Proof of English language proficiency;
  • Statement of intent;
  • Academic references;
  • Resume/CV; and
  • Other course-specific requirements.

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For international students, the Lakehead University MBA fees is INR 15 L - 21 L per academic year. Note that the duration of this MBA course is 1 - 3 years. It is expensive to study this course. However, the return on investment is quite impressive as the graduates secure top-notch placements in top companies around the globe.

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Lakehead University is relatively affordable in terms of the cost of living, as compared to other universities in Canada. Given below is the breakdown of the expenses of attending the university:

Particulars

Cost of Living (Per Academic-year)

Cost in INR

Room and Meal Plan Charges

CAD 8,284 - CAD 13,747

INR 5.1 L - 8.4 L

Insurance

CAD 500

INR 30K

Activity Fee

CAD 60 - CAD 80

INR 3.6 K - CAD 4.9 K

TOTAL

CAD 8,844 - CAD 14,327

INR 5.4 L - 8.8 L

Conversion Rate: 1 CAD = INR 61.66

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Studying at Lakehead University can be considered expensive for Indian students as the annual tuition cost is around INR 25 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM (3 courses)
INR 15 L - 21 L
BE / BTech (12 courses)
INR 18 L - 25 L
BBA (16 courses)
INR 22 L - 25 L
MA (50 courses)
INR 18 L
MIM (2 courses)
INR 14 L - 18 L

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Yes, meeting the English language requirements is one of the major McMaster University eligibility criteria for international students. Students can refer to the table below for the minimum score requirements:

English Proficiency Exam

Minimum Score Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall score of 6.5 or higher

(with minimum of 6.0 in each band)

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 80 or higher

(with no less than 19 in each component)

PTE Academic

Overall score of 58 or higher

(with at least 50 in Writing and Speaking)

Duolingo English Test

Overall score of 110 or higher

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Based on the ratio of admissions to applications, the Lakehead University acceptance rate stands at 82%. Since, the stats are on the higher end, we can conclude that the university is moderately competitive to get into, as it admits more than half of the applicants. Once an applicant fulfills the Lakehead University Canada requirements, i.e., academic qualifications, standardized test scores, English language requirements, as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure an admission in the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to the university within the deadlines in

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Yes, all the international candidates must pay an application fee while applying for admissions at Lakehead University Canada. Listed below are the details of the application fee for Lakehead University:

ParticularsApplication Fee
Undergraduate Applicants (If applying through OUAC)

Base Application Fee: CAD 156 (9.5 K)

International Service Fee: CAD 10 (INR 616)

All International ApplicantsCAD 135 (INR 8.3 K)

 

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Lakehead University allows overseas candidates to apply in one of the three intake seasons: Fall , Winter, and Spring/Summer. Listed below are the Lakehead University Canada application deadlines for international students:

ParticularsDeadline
Winter IntakeNov 1, 2025

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