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Program facts

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Canada

Program type

Doctorate
Duration

3 years
Annual tuition fee

18,999 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
Language taught in

English
Start date

September

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Program Overview

What Lakehead University says about their program:
"The Ph.D. program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for a six-year term until 2023-24. The mission of the graduate clinical program is to pursue excellence in psychological research, professional education, and training, as well as public and community service. We are committed to fostering a community of intellectual excellence that promotes an evolving understanding of psychological science and the provision of high-quality graduate education and training in the profession of psychology. The program strives to develop and nurture skills within our students that are grounded in science, critical thinking, and ethics, so that they may serve as competent researchers, clinicians, and educators. We are dedicated to increasing the scientific understanding of the behavior of individuals, groups, and social systems and to the application of this understanding to enhance the functioning and well-being of individuals, groups, and societies.
The program adheres closely to the scientist-practitioner model of training and practice in psychology. Specifically, we subscribe to the view that the practitioner who can critically evaluate these research findings will make the soundest contributions to society and the profession by supporting evidence-based practice. Similarly, a clinical researcher who is knowledgeable about best practices will make the most significant contribution to clinical research."

Admissions requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

Masters Programs

The minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree
An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing
Depending on your program of choice, there may be additional program-specific requirements

Doctoral Programs

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university and show evidence of scholarly achievement. Students must have a Master's degree or its equivalent with an academic average as specified by the academic unit
An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of Master's courses taken and academic standing
Depending on your program of choice, there may be additional program-specific requirements

English requirements

TOEFL: 80 (no band less than 19)
CAEL: 60
IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
PTE: 58 (no band less than 50)
Duolingo English Test: 110
CAE (C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency): 176 (no band less than 169)

For Nursing, Juris Doctor and the Two-Year Bachelor of Education Programs

TOEFL: 103
IELTS: 7
PTE: 65
Duolingo English Test: 120
CAE (C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency): 185

English proficiency waivers

Completing a certain number of years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction:

High School Level: Three years of full-time study at a high school where English is the language of instruction. English does not need to be the official language of the country.
College Level: Two years of full-time diploma level study at a college where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is the official language.
University Level: One year of full-time undergraduate/graduate-level study at a university where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is the official language.

Documents required

Undergraduate Requirements:

Application form
Application fee
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Passport identification page
Translations
Proof of language proficiency
Reference letters
Consent Form & Reference Letter (Nursing transfer applicants only)
Audition (if applicable)

Graduate Requirements:

Application form
Application fee
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Passport identification page
Translations
Proof of language proficiency
GMAT/GRE (For MBA/Master in Business Management)
Reference letters
CV
Graduate Studies Reference Form (3 forms required)

Fees and funding

Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school, or who are transferring from an international college or university, will be considered for the undergraduate entrance scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University as a full-time student for 2024-2025.

Funding

International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school, or who are transferring from an international college or university, will be automatically considered. No scholarship application is required. The Entrance Scholarship averages are awarded based on the Canadian equivalent of your average used for admission consideration.

Academic Average (Canadian Equivalent) 90.0% / IB Average 35(+): $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Academic Average (Canadian Equivalent) 80.0% - 89.9% / IB Average 30-34: $30,000 ($7,500 per year)
Academic Average (Canadian Equivalent) 75.0% - 79.9% / IB Average 28-29: $6,000 one-time only (in Year 1)

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistant appointments may be offered to some full-time graduate students (including Visa students) at a rate of $10,506.69 at the Master's level and $11,457.79 at the Doctoral level.
A regular appointment constitutes a maximum of 270 hrs of work over the Fall and Winter terms, averaging not more than 10 hours of work per week.

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: from $28,500 to $38,000 per year
Postgraduate tuition: from $23,000 to $32,000 per year
MBA program tuition: from $42,000 to $50,800 per year

Visa requirements for Lakehead University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements