More than ever, students from across Ontario and around the world are making Laurentian University their university of choice. There are many reasons for this, but an important one is that 95 percent of its graduates are finding good jobs after graduation.

At Laurentian University, class sizes allow for a more personalized approach to learning and engagement with professors. As a result, there is ample opportunity for growth and student experience with the university’s more than 400 talented, full-time research and instructional faculty.

Laurentian University’s bilingual and tri-cultural identity enhances the student perspective and promotes cross-cultural understanding. The flexibility in its degree programs allows students to tailor their degrees by including concentrations, minors, majors and specializations.

Located on a beautiful 765-acre campus, Laurentian University is known for its picturesque landscape surrounded by five of Sudbury’s 330 freshwater lakes, a mixed boreal forest and breathtaking nature trails. It is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe peoples of Atikameksheng First Nation. The Laurentian University is known nationally and internationally as home to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, the Goodman School of Mines, the Bharti School of Engineering, the Vale Living with Lakes Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit, the McEwen School of Architecture, and the new Harquail School of Earth Sciences.Signature undergraduate programs include biology (specializations in ecology and restoration biology), education, forensic science, geology, history (offered in French only), Indigenous social work, midwifery, and sports administration. At the graduate level, they include boreal ecology, interdisciplinary humanities, natural resources engineering, mineral exploration, and rural and northern health.

STUDENT ENROLMENT

Full-time (undergraduates)
6,400

Full-time (graduates)
510

Part-time (undergraduates)
2,100

Part-time (graduates)
360

Source: Council of Ontario Universities (2017 rounded preliminary fall enrolment)

TUITION FEES

CANADIAN STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$6,193 – $6,473

Graduate tuition fees:
$5,665 – $9,285

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$21,396 – $22,241

Graduate tuition fees:
$12,755 – $18,310

Academic Programs

Faculty of Arts

Ancient StudiesDiscover the roots of modern civilizations.
AnthropologyStudy the evolution of the human being.
Classical StudiesExamine the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean.
Communication StudiesEffectively communicate any message and affect change.
CriminologyExplore the dynamics of victims, criminals.
EconomicsAnalyze data, research trends, and evaluate economic issues.
English – Literature and RhetoricA program as diverse as you.
Environmental StudiesBecome an agent for environmental change.
Ethics*Admissions currently suspended*
Fine ArtsStudy and create in motion pictures, music, and theatre.
GeographyTraverse through earth and atmosphere.
HistoryStudy how the past can affect the present.
Indigenous StudiesLearn traditional teachings, theories, and practices.
Individualized Thematic StudiesYour degree. Your way.
Labour StudiesImprove work, improve life.
Law and JusticeDiscover the place where law and justice meet.
Modern LanguagesLearn a language, discover a culture.
Motion Picture ArtsDirect your vision in motion.
MusicPerform and compose the notes of harmony.
PhilosophyStudy ideas of knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life.
Political ScienceDiscuss and debate the world’s most pressing issues.
PsychologyLearn the science of the mind and behavior.
Religious StudiesUnderstand the nature of religion.
SociologyStudy the origins, development and organization of society.
Theatre ArtsTake the stage.
Women’s StudiesStudy how gender identity is shaped by, and affects everything.
Droit et justice French programDiscover the place where law and justice meet.
Études de l’environnement French programBecome an agent for environmental change.
Études en éthique French program*Admissions currently suspended*
Études françaises French programBecome well-versed in French.
Études journalistiques French programDeliver accurate reports in a society saturated by information.
Folklore et ethnologie French programGain a better understanding of Francophone culture
Francais langue seconde French programFrench proficiency is a valuable asset.
Géographie French programTraverse through earth and atmosphere.

Histoire French programStudy how the past can affect the present.
Philosophie French programStudy ideas of knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life.
Psychologie French programLearn the science of the mind and behavior.
Science économique French programAnalyze data, research trends, and evaluate economic issues.
Science politique French programDiscuss and debate the world’s most pressing issues.
Sciences religieuses French programUnderstand the nature of religion.
Sociologie French programStudy the origins, development and organization of society.

Faculty of Education in Laurentian University

EducationPrepare to teach the next generation of students.
Éducation (b.ed.) French programPrepare to teach the next generation of students.

Faculty of Health in Laurentian University

GerontologyStudy various aspects of old age and aging.
Health PromotionBecome a leader in health and wellness.

Human KineticsStudy the science of sport
Indigenous Social WorkPromote social change towards liberation of land and people.
KinesiologyStudy the science of human body movement.
MidwiferyBecome a primary caregiver
NursingDiscover your passion for healing.
Outdoor Adventure LeadershipLead, guide, and instruct in remote or rugged environments.
Social WorkPromote social change to improve communities.
Sport and Physical EducationInstruct on the self-care of sport and physical activity.
Sport PsychologyDelve into the mind of and well-being of athletes.
Éducation physique et santé French programInstruct on the self-care of sport and physical activity.
Kinésiologie French programStudy the science of human body movement.
Leadership: activités physiques de plein air French programLead, guide, and instruct in remote or rugged environments.
Orthophonie French programCommunication says it all.
Promotion de la santé French programBecome a leader in health and wellness.
Psychologie du sport French programDelve into the mind of and well-being of athletes.
Santé publique French program*Admissions currently suspended*
Sciences infirmières French programDiscover your passion for healing.
Service social French programPromote social change to improve communities.

Faculty of Management

Business Administration (BBA)Business training beyond the classroom.
Business Administration (online Bba)Business training beyond the classroom.
Commerce (H.B.Com.)*Admissions currently suspended*
Commerce (online H.b.com.)*Admissions currently suspended*
Sports AdministrationThe business of sport.
Administration des affaires French programBusiness training beyond the classroom.
Commerce (b.com.) French program*Admissions currently suspended*

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

Actuarial ScienceIdentify, assess and manage risks.
ArchaeologyDiscover your future by excavating the past.
Architectural StudiesDesign and build innovative solutions for cultures and climates.
Behavioural NeuroscienceStudy the relationship between the human brain and human behavior.
BiochemistryStudy the structure, properties, and biological activities of life at a molecular level.
BiologyStudy the science of life.
Biomedical BiologyExamine the collective science of biology and medicine.
Biomedical PhysicsStudy the combination of physics, biology and medicine.
Chemical EngineeringThe science and study behind the building blocks of life.
ChemistryStudy the properties of living and non-living things at a molecular level.
Computer ScienceSolve complex operations to everyday applications.
Earth SciencesExplore the Earth and its natural resources
EcologyDevelop interactions with organisms and ecosystems.

EngineeringInnovate and create in technology and science.

Environmental GeoscienceLearn how the Earth and life on it have evolved
Environmental ScienceStudy environmental systems in our natural world.
Forensic IdentificationOffered exclusively to Forensic Identification Officers
Forensic ScienceInvestigate the crime by test and technique.
Liberal ScienceDelve deep and discover the importance of humanities
MathematicsStudy the number of possibilities.
Mechanical EngineeringCreate solutions out of new products and processes.
Mining EngineeringDiscovery and exploration thousands of feet below the earth.
PhysicsDiscover what makes the world go ‘round?
Radiation TherapyHelp conquer cancer.
Restoration BiologyProtect and enhance our global ecosystem.
ZoologyStudy animals and their interactions with the ecosystem.
Bachelor of engineering – génie chimique Bilingual programThe science and study behind the building blocks of life.
Bachelor of engineering – génie mécanique Bilingual programCreate solutions out of new products and processes.
Bachelor of engineering – génie minier Bilingual programDiscovery and exploration thousands of feet below the earth.

Biochimie French programStudy the structure, properties, and biological activities of life at a molecular level.
Biologie French programStudy the science of life.
Biologie biomédicale French programExamine the collective science of biology and medicine.
Génie bilingue – chimique, mécanique, minier Bilingual programInnovate and create in technology and science.
Mathématiques French programStudy the number of possibilities.
Sciences libérales French programDelve deep and discover the importance of humanities
Zoologie French programStudy animals and their interactions with the ecosystem.

Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities (2017-18).

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.