Welcome to Laurentian! Our university offers a wide-range of direct-entry programs to international students, as well as a wide range of services to assist you in your transition to Canada.

For admission to a degree program, a student must meet one of the language requirements listed below in addition to the academic requirements:

Language Requirements

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum score: 230 computer-based, 570 paper-based, 88 Internet-based)

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(minimum score: 6.5)

• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (minimum score: 85)

• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment Test (minimum score: 70, with 60 in writing proficiency)

• Cambridge English Proficiency (minimum result: C)

• Three years of full time senior-level studies in an English-language secondary school or post-secondary institution (official documents required) (evaluated on an individual basis; at the Admissions Committee's discretion)

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate studies applicants must possess a secondary school diploma with a minimum 70% average to be considered for admission to Laurentian University. Please note that some limited-enrolment programs require a higher entrance average.  Please refer to the Undergraduate Programs webpage for admission requirements pertaining to specific programs.  For graduate programs, please refer to the Graduate Programs webpage.

Graduate studies applicants must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum 70% average.

*Please note that many programs have other specific requirements. Always verify that you meet additional admission criteria. Also, country specific requirements can be found here.

Undergraduate Deadlines

September admission: all documents should be received by April 1st

January admission: all documents should be received by October 1st

May admission: all documents should be received by February 1st

Checklist for International Undergraduate Students

1) Apply through OUAC applications centre

2) Provide the following documents to the university directly in order to process your application:

• official high school transcripts with notarized English translation
• official high school diploma with notarized English translation
• proof of English language proficiency unless also applying to English for Academic Preparation (EAP)
• resume or CV specifying current education, interests and work experience
• to apply visit the ouac website

Documents should be mailed to:

Admissions Office
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario
Canada P3E 2C6