About LU

Laurentian University (LU) — public non-profit institution. It is located in Greater Sudbury, Canada. As a part of Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Council of Ontario Universities (COU), Association of Universities of the Canadian Francophonie (AUFC), Canadian Virtual University (CVU), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Canadian University Press (CUP), LU is actively building the academic environment in Canada.

LU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor and master programs.

Location
Greater Sudbury, Canada
Establishment year
1960
Students
14,999
Acceptance rate
70%

LU tuition fees

The academic calendar at LU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at LU will cost local citizens a minimum of 4,411 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 15,835 USD per year. The university offers scholarships and financial aid to some students. Scholarships are available to both locals and foreigners. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.

Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
Yes
Bachelor
Local
4,411 USD/year
Foreign
19,084 USD/year
Master
Local
8,353 USD/year
Foreign
15,835 USD/year

Bachelor degree at LU

Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 88. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. Upon admission, an IB diploma is accepted. LU also provides online undergraduate programs.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
88

Master's degree at LU

The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at LU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 88 or higher.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
88

LU campus

The suburban campus of LU combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Not only locals study at LU, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

Campus Type
Suburban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

After graduation, you can stay in Canada for a period of 1 to 3 years. To do this, the graduate draws up a special visa, which allows one to work even without an official offer from an employer. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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Universities related to LU

Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
69Laurentian UniversityCanadaGreater Sudbury
from  19,089 USD
to  20,471 USD
from  15,839 USD
to  23,693 USD
93Cambrian College of Applied Arts and TechnologyCanadaGreater Sudbury
 
 
 
 
149College BorealCanadaGreater Sudbury
 
 
 
 
223University of SudburyCanadaGreater Sudbury
 
 
 
 
277Huntington UniversityCanadaGreater Sudbury
 
 
 
 

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
211University of TorontoCanadaToronto
 
32,370 USD
 
32,370 USD
342McGill UniversityCanadaMontreal
 
26,091 USD
 
7,204 USD
353University of British ColumbiaCanadaVancouver
from  27,546 USD
to  42,478 USD
from  4,218 USD
to  50,019 USD
974University of AlbertaCanadaEdmonton
from  16,374 USD
to  25,737 USD
from  5,647 USD
to  9,376 USD
1085Université de MontréalCanadaMontreal
 
8,740 USD
 
12,364 USD