Laurentian University

country rank	50
world rank	1854

University Overview

Founded in 1960, Laurentian University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Sudbury (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Algoma, Hearst, Barrie. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Ontario, Laurentian University (LU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Laurentian University (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 58 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Laurentian University
Acronym	LU
Founded	1960
Motto	Emitte lucem et veritatem Send forth Thy light and Thy truth
Colours	Blue and yellow
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University Location

Address	935 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury (population range: 50,000-249,999) P3E 2C6 Ontario Canada
T	+1 (705) 675 1151
F	+1 (705) 671 3833
Other locations	Algoma, Hearst, Barrie

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Laurentian University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)
International students Int'l student	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Laurentian University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	935 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury P3E 2C6 +1 (705) 675 1151 800 461 4030

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Laurentian University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	10,000-14,999
Academic Staff	400-499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Laurentian University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Ontario

Year of first Accreditation
1960

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Laurentian University as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

Universities Canada (UC)
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)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Open Education Consortium
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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

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