Laurentian University, situated in Sudbury, Ontario, near the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, boasts a moderate-sized campus. It is uniquely Canada's only university with a tricultural mandate, offering higher education in both English and French, along with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. With 60 years of educational expertise, Laurentian University is dedicated to preparing its graduates for a bright and promising future.

Academics

Laurentian University offers a diverse array of unique programs, allowing students to combine offerings for a multidisciplinary experience in either English or French. Students can choose from fields such as Arts, Education, Health, Management, and Science, Engineering, and Architecture.

Graduate programs are also available in both English and French, including MA and Ph.D. programs in Psychology, as well as other doctorate programs such as Human Kinetics, Sciences Humaines et Interdisciplinarité, and Materials Science. To view the full list of graduate programs, click here.

International Students

Laurentian University embraces a bilingual, inclusive, and multicultural community, welcoming international students who wish to study in their chosen disciplines. The university offers 106 interdisciplinary programs, 33 of which are available in French. International students also have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Bilingualism along with their degree, highlighting their competencies and proving their official bilingual status.

International Students Application

• Choose a program
• Country specific requirements
• For undergraduate students, please refer to this link.
• For graduate students, click here.
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Complete the application forms (for graduate or undergraduate)
• Set up the myLaurentian Portal
• Accept offer of admission
• Apply for a study permit

International Fees

The tuition fee for full-time undergraduate international students is $25,960 per 30 credits and $2,596 per three credits. 

For international graduate students, full-time tuition ranges from $1,988.95 to $9,181. Part-time international student's tuition ranges from $1,988.95 to $4,787.35 per three credits. 

It is important for international students, as well as their dependents, to enroll in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). The premium for a single student is $756.

Language ProgramsThe university also offers the Laurentian Language Institute with three different programs:

• ESL (Non-academic Stream LU-ESL) worth $4,950.00 per term
• LU-EAP (Laurentian English Academic Preparation) worth $4,950.00 per term
• UP (University Preparation) worth $4,950.00 per term

International Student Scholarships

Laurentian University recognizes academic achievements by offering scholarships and support to help students achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. High-achieving international students can benefit from substantial financial aid:

• Academic Excellence Scholarships:
  • Students with a grade average of 90% to 100% can receive up to $60,000.
  • Students with a grade average of 80% to 89.9% can receive up to $40,000.

The university also provides additional support for graduate students, including:

• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA):
  • $9,180 for M.Sc. students
  • $13,307 for Ph.D. students
• Travel Grants:
  • $600 for Master’s students
  • $1,200 for Ph.D. students
• Other Scholarships:
  • OGS (applications must be completed one year in advance of the intended study start date)
  • Tri-Council (not available to international students)