Rankings of Lakehead University

Lakehead University (LU), located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is a public research university. This university offers its alumni access to undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and also to the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law - the only internationally recognized (AACSB) business college in northern Ontario.

Latest ranking updates for Lakehead University
  • March 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Lakehead University ranked #1492.
  • December 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. Lakehead University achieves place 1349.
  • December 2023: Research Infosource: Canada's Top 50 Research Universities update. Lakehead University achieves place 35.
  • December 2023: Research Infosource: Canada's Top Research Universities Undergraduate update. Lakehead University achieves place 3.

University rankings

    • #35 
    • #35 
    Research Infosource: Canada's Top 50 Research Universities
    [Published 07 December, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #11 
    MacLeans University Rankings - Primarily Undergraduate Universities
    [Published 12 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Research Infosource: Canada's Top Research Universities Undergraduate
    [Published 07 December, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #801 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #1291 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #34 
    • #1492 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #1327 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #32 
    • #1349 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #232 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #31 
    • #1001 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #1012 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #918 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #29 
    • #778 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #27 
    • #501 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Education

    • #21 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #27 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #930 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #25 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #801 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Lakehead University

Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
Engineering
Psychology THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
Social Studies & Humanities
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#501 
Computer Science
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#501 
Education
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#778 
Agriculture

About Lakehead University

PROS

  • Due to the university’s small class format, students generally feel that they receive the individualized attention that they need to succeed.
  • University accommodation is spacious, according to students, who generally agree that the living spaces provided offer good value for money.
  • The university enjoys a reputation as a reliable institution thanks to its wide variety of ranking achievements and accreditations.

CONS

  • One aspect that frustrates some students is that selecting a meal plan is mandatory for first -year students, which is not necessarily what every student wants or needs.
  • Some students have experienced problems with the payment platform for the university. It’s recommended to confirm with the university that the payment has been received.

Key facts

Telephone:
+1 807-343-8110
Address:
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay
Canada
Website:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/
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FAQ

Lakehead University ranks #31 in Canada in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 102 universities in Canada.

Lakehead University ranks #1 in Thunder Bay in our meta ranking.

Lakehead University is listed in Research Infosource: Canada's Top 50 Research Universities, MacLeans University Rankings - Primarily Undergraduate Universities, Research Infosource: Canada's Top Research Universities Undergraduate, THE World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, Scimago Institutions Rankings and more. See all 16 rankings of Lakehead University.

Lakehead University achieved #3 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Lakehead University.

Lakehead University achieved the highest ranking for Natural Sciences. It is ranked #151 in (Ecology). See all subject rankings for Lakehead University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Lakehead University ranks #1 among universities in Thunder Bay and #31 among universities in Canada. See all rankings of Lakehead University.

In our meta ranking Lakehead University ranks #31 among all universities in Canada and University of British Columbia ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.