Lakehead University
Lakehead University was founded in 1965 and consists of two campuses in the cities of Thunder Bay (main campus) and Orilia. Both cities are located on the world's largest lake, Lake Superior, in the province of Ontario.
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Thunder Bay
- Agreement
- north2north
About the partner institution
Lakehead University has approximately 8,500 students, 1,500 of whom are international.
The university is known for its small class sizes, so you get to know your professors and classmates well. They also have many student clubs for all sorts of activities.
The university also offers an "Orientation for incoming students" each semester, and you will also be offered a free taxi to pick you up at the airport upon arrival and to take you to your on-campus accommodation.
Opportunities for free places, with scholarships (NOK 8,000 per month), for students through the scholarship program north2north.
Opportunities for paid places, with scholarships (NOK 12,000 per month), for students through the scholarship program north2north.
Requirements
You must be registered in a study program at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study program you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
Credits and courses
Courses that last only 1 semester are worth 0.5 FCE which is equivalent to 6 ECTS.
Courses that last over 2 semesters are worth 1.0 FCE which is equivalent to 12 ECTS.
You must take courses equivalent to 30 ECTS per semester which is the same as 30 credits; i.e. 5 courses per semester.
Note: courses within "Law", "Education" and "Social Work" will not be available to exchange students. Otherwise, you just have to choose.
Here you will find an overview of the courses offered to incoming students
(minor changes may occur)
The academic year
- September- December
- January- May
Accommodation
Lakehead University offers on-campus housing.