Laurentian University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

USPs of Laurentian University

Some of the USPs of the university are the following-  

• Small class sizes for more personalized learning and individual support for students. 
• There is a vast range of academic options for students on a well-equipped and sprawling campus. 
• Laurentian Online offers the largest selection of bilingual (English and French) distance education programs in Canada.
• Career Hub for dedicated career and recruitment support for students. 
• Innovatively tailored undergraduate and graduate academic programs with world-class faculty and cutting-edge infrastructure. 
• Multicultural learning with award-winning curricula and time-tested excellence in preparing leaders of the future. 

Laurentian University is known for its track record of placements and career opportunities. Graduates of the institution earn the second-highest average income in Ontario, while it has been a province leader for more than 10 years in graduate employment rates. The employment rates for graduates stand at 94.4% and 97.8% for those finding work within 6 months and 2 years after graduating, respectively.

Famous Alumni of Laurentian University 

The list of notable alumni at Laurentian University includes the following names: 

• Diane Marleau, Politician. 
• Dave Salmoni, Television Producer. 
• Sylvia Sweeney, Movie Producer, and Journalist. 
• Alex Baumann, Swimmer.
• Tony Martin, Politician. 
• Oscar Albuquerque, Businessperson. 
• Leo Gerard, Labour Movement Leader, and Steelworker. 

Address

935 Ramsey Lake Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6, Canada. 

Public/Private Status

Laurentian University is a public institution. 

QS World University Rankings and Other Rankings

Laurentian University ranking is at #1326 in 2022 Best Global Universities Rankings and #34 in Best Global Universities in Canada, as per US News & World Report.

Top Offered Courses at Laurentian University

Some of the popular courses at Laurentian University include the following: 

• Architecture & Planning
• Nursing
• Science
• Business and Management Studies
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Engineering 
• Mining
• Natural Sciences 
• Finance
• Arts
• Forensics
• Technology 
• Geophysics 

The Laurentian University fees for undergraduate courses are $25,969 for a year or roughly INR 19.48 lakh. For postgraduate courses, this table will suffice (yearly fees): 

 

 

Course Name	Tuition Costs
M.B.A	$4,053.70 (INR 3.04 lakh)
M.S.W	$3,222.45 (INR 2.41 lakh)
G. Dip – Science  Communication	$1,988.95 (INR 1.49 lakh)
M.S. Com. Science Communication	$1,988.95 (INR 1.49 lakh)
M.A. Humanities and History	$7,180.50 (INR 5.36 lakh)
M.Sc. Geology	$7,180.50 (INR 5.36 lakh)
M. Sc. Geology – Mineral Exploration	$7,180.50 (INR 5.36 lakh)
M. Arch.	$8,222.00 (INR 6.13 lakh)
M. Engineering	$2,880.00 (INR 2.15 lakh)
M. Sc. Computational Sciences	$2,888.00 (INR 2.15 lakh)
M.A. Forensic Science	$9,181.00 (INR 6.85 lakh)
All other Masters programs per trimester	$7,180.50 (INR 5.36 lakh)
All PhD programs per trimester	$7,018.60 (INR 5.23 lakh)

 

 

Required Exams for Laurentian University

There are several Laurentian University requirements for admissions including standardized tests. The minimum scores required for the same are the following: 

• TOEFL iBT- Minimum 88. 
• TOEFL CBT- Minimum 230.
• IELTS- Minimum 6.5. 
• Cambridge Assessment English- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency with 176 or higher. 
• CAEL- 70 overall score.
• CanTest- 4.5 overall score. 
• PTE Academic- 60 overall score. 
• Duolingo English Test- Minimum score of 110. 

Admission Requirements for Laurentian University

There are several requirements for Laurentian University admissions, including the following: 

UG Courses- 

• Indian students will have to provide their State Higher Secondary Certificate from a State Board of Higher Secondary Education or the India and Delhi Senior School Certificate from the CBSE or the Indian School Certificate from the CISCE. 
• Scores in Classes X, XI and XII. 
• Scores in English language proficiency tests. 

PG Courses- 

• Scores in English language proficiency tests. 
• WES Credential Evaluation. 
• Academic and official transcripts.

Available Scholarships for Laurentian University

International students can get up to $40-60,000 (INR 30 lakh to INR 45 lakh) as scholarship awards upon entry if they have an average between 80 % to 100%. There are International Excellence Scholarships which are automatically calculated. Up to $10,000 or INR 7.5 lakh is given in the first year, while those scoring in higher percentiles get up to $15,000 (INR 11.25 lakh) in the first year. 

Graduate students may opt for GTAs or graduate teaching assistantships. They should be registered full-time while having an average of 75% or B+. They will get this scholarship for two years if they are master’s students and four years if they are Ph.D. students. 

About Placements at Laurentian University

Laurentian University is known for its successful ratio of placements. The Career Hub offers diverse employment and career opportunities to students in all fields. They help students build lifelong skills of career management and provide varied career support services. 

Services include job listings, on-campus employment opportunities, internships, career fairs, cover letter/resume/interview support, employment counseling, and career and employment workshops. There are work-study programs available, offering students a chance to obtain fulfilling employment, get financial support, and build up their work experience. 

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