📖Introduction

Lakehead University is a reputable institution of higher education located in Ontario, Canada, with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia. Founded in 1965, Lakehead offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, and health. The university is renowned for its exceptional research initiatives, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing real-world challenges. Lakehead provides students with a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and community engagement. With a commitment to sustainability and Indigenous education, Lakehead University prepares graduates to become future leaders and make a positive impact in their chosen fields and society at large.

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📚About the Program

The study of environmental issues is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, taking into consideration socio-economic, cultural and political actions and consequences in addition to scientific analysis. Our Environmental Studies program will provide you with the background to understand and evaluate environmental issues and solutions from a multitude of perspectives. You will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern environmental and sustainability challenges. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

While the three Environmental Studies majors share core environmental courses, your remaining required courses will depend on your choice of major:

Biology
Environmental Studies 1170 – The Environment with Laboratory
Biology 1110 – Animal Biology
Biology 1130 – Plant Biology
Chemistry 1110 & 1130 – Introductory Chemistry I & II
Mathematics 1151 & 1152 – Calculus I & II for Social and Life Sciences OR Physics 1113 & 1133 – Physics Essentials I & II
The balance of your courses must be from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Earth Science
Environmental Studies 1150 – The Environment
Environmental Studies 1190 – Indigenous Knowledge, Science and the Environment
Chemistry 1110 & 1130 – Introductory Chemistry I & II
Geology 1111 & 1131 – Planet Earth & Crust of the Earth with Laboratory
Mathematics 1151 & 1152 – Calculus I & II for Social and Life Sciences OR Mathematics 1210 & 1230 – Calculus I & II for Engineers OR Mathematics 1171 & 1172 – Calculus I & II
English 1015 – Introduction to Academic Writing OR English 1016 – Introduction to Professional Writing

Geography (Environmental Science)
Environmental Studies 1170 – The Environment with Laboratory
Environmental Studies 1190 – Indigenous Knowledge, Science and the Environment
Mathematics 1151 & 1152 – Calculus I & II for Social and Life Sciences OR Physics 1113 & 1133 – Physics Essentials I & II
The balance of your courses will be from both the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Geography (Environmental Studies)
Environmental Studies 1170 – The Environment with Laboratory
Environmental Studies 1190 – Indigenous Knowledge, Science and the Environment
English 1015 – Introduction to Academic Writing
One credit from Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics
One credit from History, Indigenous Learning or Philosophy
One credit from Economics, Political Science or Sociology

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🏫About Lakehead University

Lakehead University is a distinguished institution of higher education located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1965, the university is committed to providing a transformative learning experience that prepares students for success in their careers and lives. Lakehead offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, health, and social sciences. With a focus on research excellence, Lakehead University encourages innovative thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex global challenges. The university is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, promoting sustainability, and engaging with Indigenous knowledge and cultures. With its state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and commitment to experiential learning, Lakehead University continues to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

751 RMB

Tuition fee:

29,891 CAD per year

119,564 CAD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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