Laurentian University

Laurentian University is a bilingual (English-French) public university located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, founded on March 28, 1960. Its historical roots date back to 1913, and it began operations as Sudbury University in 1957. 

Laurentian is committed to strengthening the foundations of higher education and research to provide an outstanding academic experience in both English and French. The university, in collaboration with its faculty and students, aims to find innovative and intelligent solutions to local and global issues.

More than 8,900 students attend Laurentian University, with over 1,000 international students who have successfully obtained admission and a Canadian study visa. One notable aspect of studying at Laurentian is its high post-graduation employment rate, which, according to statistics, is one of the highest in Ontario at 94.3%. 

Students at Laurentian, particularly those in mining-related programs, receive the highest level of scientific, technical, and economic education in the mining industry, as the university takes a comprehensive approach to the mining life cycle.

Admission Requirements for Laurentian University

The requirements for obtaining admission and then securing a study visa vary for each university, so the first step for pursuing education in Canada is choosing the university and then selecting the desired field of study. For successful admission to undergraduate programs at Laurentian University, three main conditions are specified:

1. Country-Specific Requirements
   Academic background requirements vary by country. For Iran, applicants must have a high school diploma and have taken the national entrance exam (Konkur).
   For admission, an official English or French translation of academic records and a copy of a valid passport are required.

1. Program-Specific Requirements at Laurentian
   When applying for admission, applicants must meet the specific requirements of the chosen program.

1. Language Requirements for English and French Programs
   If English is not the applicant's first or native language, they must provide one of the following valid English proficiency test scores:

• TOEFL: minimum overall score of 88
• IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 overall, with no section below 6
• CAE: minimum overall score of 176
• CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with no section below 60
• PTE: minimum overall score of 60
• Duolingo: minimum overall score of 110

1. For programs offered in French or bilingual programs, students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Three years of full-time study at a French-speaking high school or educational institution where French is the language of instruction.
• Minimum C1 (advanced) level on the TCF exam.
• Minimum C1 score on the written part of the TEF exam.
• DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) with a minimum C1 level.

Applicants who meet the academic requirements but not the language proficiency standards may receive a conditional offer of admission, requiring them to complete an English language program.

Tuition Fees at Laurentian University

The annual tuition fee for most undergraduate programs for international students is CAD 27,513, including additional fees. Some programs have different tuition rates:

• Engineering: CAD 35,318 per year
• Business Administration: CAD 28,068 per year
• Architecture: CAD 34,132 per year

Additional expenses such as study materials, housing, meals, and transportation vary depending on the student’s lifestyle but are estimated as follows:

• Study materials: approximately CAD 750 per year
• Housing: approximately CAD 7,000 per academic year
• Food: CAD 3,500 to CAD 5,500 per year
• Transportation: approximately CAD 1,200 per year

Laurentian University Rankings

According to the latest statistics from the Webometrics website in early 2023, Laurentian University is ranked 1,473 globally and 41st in Canada. Additionally, it is ranked 1,405 by the US News ranking.