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Lakehead University is a public research university with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Lakehead University, shortened to 'Lakehead U', is non-denominational and provincially supported. It has undergraduate programs, graduate programs, the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, the only internationally accredited (AACSB) business school in northern Ontario, and is home to the western c...
Lakehead University is a public research university with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Lakehead University, shortened to 'Lakehead U', is non-denominational and provincially supported. It has undergraduate programs, graduate programs, the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, the only internationally accredited (AACSB) business school in northern Ontario, and is home to the western campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,464
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 25.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 22%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 317
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 450 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =761 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =930 | 34.3 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Lakehead University?
Lakehead University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1301-1400, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,372.
When was Lakehead University founded?
Lakehead University was founded in 1965.
What are the top subjects at Lakehead University?
Top subjects at Lakehead University include: Mining & Mineral Engineering, Ecology, Earth & Marine Sciences, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Where is Lakehead University located?
Lakehead University is located in Thunder Bay, Canada.