Laurentian University

Guidebook Info Sheet:

University Information

Student Population
• 8,800

New Programs
• Master of Science in Computational Sciences – course-based.

Program Changes
• The Master’s in Architecture program is now accredited.
• The Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Health have combined to become the Faculty of Education and Health.
• The Centre of Academic Excellence is now named the Office of Student Success.
• Review the Laurentian University 2022 Admissions viewbook for up-to-date program offerings.

Unique signature programs

With more than 175 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and flexible degree options, Laurentian offers a comprehensive range of high-calibre programs.

Our programs in architecture, forensic science, sports administration, midwifery, human kinetics, Indigenous studies and many others provide unique learning experiences and diverse career opportunities for graduates.

Flexible Degrees with Customization options

At Laurentian, the added flexibility of customizing your degree to include concentrations, minors, majors and specializations allows students to differentiate themselves in the workforce. The extra credits in the speciality of choice can often be the determinant factor in the hiring process. By providing these options, Laurentian sets the stage for successful graduates who are passionate about their future.

18:1 ratio student/prof

Small class-sizes promote interaction among students and professors, creating positive group dynamics, and giving students greater access to labs, and more one-on-one conversations. It’s a personal approach to university education and it works. Approachable, accessible faculty and crucial support programs offered through the Centre for Academic Excellence, ensure each student is on the road to academic success.

95% Post-graduation Employment Rate

With the highest post-graduation employment rate of all universities in Ontario – 95% – Laurentian represents a sound investment in your future. Laurentian graduates have a broad spectrum of career options and employers have ranked our students among the best-prepared graduates, ready and well-equipped for the workforce.

A bilingual edge

Laurentian’s Sudbury campus offers the added advantage of an ideal environment to learn a second language. More than 40 of our programs are offered in both official languages. Students can opt to take courses in either French or English, and can earn a certificate of bilingualism in the process.

• Beautiful campus: 5 lakes; 765 acres f conservation land; campus golf course; private beach; self-contained campus

• Bilingual campus

• Close ties with the indigenous community for many cultural activities and access to elders!

• ‘family’ like atmosphere

• Forensic Science program is HUGE and accredited

• $200 million + in campus upgrades in last 6 months

• 92% of grads are employed in 6 moths

• Small school atmosphere: 18:1 student:professor ratio; by 4th year they are super small classes that can be tailored to your needs & interests

• Only planetarium at an Ontario University

• Grads are #2 in the province for highest salary outcome

• Unique Programs:

  • School of architecture: Begin the process of lifelong learning in a tricultural program that is unique in Canada and build a portfolio of exciting and innovative design build projects. Experience a unique architecture program, which highlights design and culture for Northern Ontario with an emphasis in developing expertise in wood and sustainable materials

  • Sports Administration (SPAD): Combine training in business with a foundation in sport theory and practical experience in sport management. Approach sport administration from many angles, such as finance, statistics, management science, economics, accounting, human resources, sport marketing, operations management, sport law, sport media, championship selling, communication, and analytics.

  • Forensic Sciences: The first in Canada to offer FEPAC-accredited degrees, the Laurentian Forensic Science program’s guiding principle is that it is best to ‘learn by doing’. Emphasis is on ‘hands-on’ experience in the theory and practice of forensic science

  • Geo Sciences: Become a leading professional with this flexible degree and unearth great opportunities in several industries. Find a life-long career in practicing environmental geoscience in mineral exploration, the mining industry, government, and environmental consulting agencies

  • Faculty of Medicine: will take you beyond the lecture halls and textbooks to prepare you for a rewarding health-care career that’s sure to exceed your expectations.

  • Sport Psychology: Study how exercise and stress affect our wellbeing on a physical and social level. Study with internationally renowned sport and exercise psychology researchers and practitioners in the only program of its kind in Canada. Discover how participation in sport and exercise affect people psychologically and physically

  • Actuarial Science: Actuaries enjoy high salaries, a low-stress work environment, and a career path that is projected to grow significantly over the next 20 years. Learn to balance financial success by understanding and evaluating the risks that exist in the financial and insurance worlds.

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Be involved in scientific research that makes a real difference in advancing our understanding of life and how to improve it. Learn the science behind drug design and development.

  • Midwifery: Midwives are health professionals who provide expert primary care to pregnant people and their newborns. In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide care throughout pregnancy, labor and birth and for six weeks after the birth.

  • Outdoor Adventure Leadership: Gain valuable leadership skills, be market-ready, and driven to succeed, with some of the best outdoor leadership training in Canada. Get hands on experience and earn provincially and nationally recognized technical certifications in canoe tripping, river rescue, sea kayaking, rock climbing, National Lifesaving Society and wilderness emergency first aid.

  • Law & Justice: We promote an understanding of why the law is as it is, its historical development, and its relationship to economic, social and political ideas and conditions. This approach clearly distinguishes us from law schools, whose mandate is to prepare students for the practice of law in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Society

  • Equity, Diversity & Human Rights: This program prepares students for careers in human resources, labour law, education, policy analysis, social work, community and advocacy services, and health care.

  • Behavioral Neuroscience: Study the relationships that exist between behaviour and the structural, chemical, and electromagnetic organization of the brain. Study a key discipline that strives to relate to all aspects of behaviour, experiences, and feelings to changes in the chemistry, cell activity, and physics of the brain.

• All first year students are guaranteed residence

• Mandatory meal plan in 5/8 residence options: dorm style, apartment style

  • Can change your meal plan after the first month

• Give bursaries for Work-Study placements

• Model parliament, e-sports, brewmasters – lots of unique student clubs

• Battleships (sink opponents canoes in the pool) – lots of unique intramural teams

• Generous transfer pathways for college graduates – leader in credit transfer-ability