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    Program facts

    Lakehead University
    Thunder Bay, Canada
    • Program type
      Bachelor's
    • Duration
      4 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      29,500 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      January, September

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    Program overview

    What Lakehead University says about their program:
    "Social Work is a versatile and influential profession that facilitates positive change whether its working to develop social policy, assisting marginalized groups, providing counselling to individuals and families, or promoting social change.
    Lakehead University's School of Social Work delivers a generalist undergraduate degree with a northern focus, based on an holistic view of social work practice."

    Admissions requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent.

    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