Lakehead University Thunder Bay overview

Q. What is the main USP of Lakehead University?

Ans. Lakehead University is among the top universities of Canada which is known for its research-based teaching, inclusive culture, student centred teaching and their expert faculties. The most popular majors are Finance, Psychology and Logistics. It is one of the nation’s leading urban public universities for graduate, undergraduate and professional research and studies. 

Q. What is the ranking of Lakehead University?

Ans. The rankings of the Lakehead University are – 

GLOBAL

• The university ranked 901-1000 by ARWU World
• It ranked 801-1000 by Times
• It ranked 1279 by U.S. News & World Report

NATIONAL

• The university ranked 28 by ARWU
• It ranked 28-31 by Times
• It ranked 32 by U.S. News and World Report
• It ranked 2 by Maclean’s Undergrad

Q. What is Lakehead University famous for?

Ans. Lakehead University is among the top universities of Canada which is known for its research-based teaching, inclusive culture, student centred teaching and their expert faculties. The most popular majors are Finance, Psychology and Logistics. It is one of the nation’s leading urban public universities for graduate, undergraduate and professional research and studies. 

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Lakehead University?

Ans. Some of the notable alumni of Lakehead University are –

• Shandor Alphonso – NHL Official
• Jan Cameron – Australian swimmer
• Melissa Coates – Professional Wrestler
• Jim Foulds – former Ontario MPP
• Stephen Low – IMAX Film maker
• Diane Schoemperlen – novelist
• Dave Sicilano – ice hockey
• Don Talbot – Australian swimming coach
• Dr. Asmia Vezina – President, Algome University
• Denis Turcotte – President & CEO, Algoma Steel

Q. How is the campus of the Lakehead University?

Ans. THUNDER BAY CAMPUS

The original college site is about 32 hectares of land in Ontario. In 2005 the Northern Ontario School of Medicine was formed as joint initiative between Lakehead University and Laurentian University in Sudbury organized within the Faculty of Medicine of both Laurentian universities.

ORILLIA CAMPUS

Lakehead University opened another campus at Heritage Place in Downtown Orillia in 2006. In September 2010 the university expanded to its new 500 University Avenue location. A new academic building at this site represents the first phase in the development of Canada’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum university campus.

Q. What are the libraries of the Lakehead University?

Ans. The library of Lakehead University has huge collections of books, volumes, magazines and journals. It also has variety of rare books and historical manuscripts.