About Engineering in Lakehead University

Engineering is a broad discipline primarily focused on the design and maintenance of technological and industrial systems. Our Faculty of Engineering programs require a creative and inquisitive mind to navigate high-level problem-solving strategies across a variety of environmental, mathematical, ethical and science-based topics.

Our faculty members are leaders in their field, many of whom are involved in cutting-edge research right here on campus. As a Faculty of Engineering student you will have the opportunity to work alongside your professors on class projects and new research opportunities. We strive to make the classroom experience engaging and relevant, providing educational opportunities that inspire our graduates to revolutionize our industry.

We are the only university in Canada where you can earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree and a Technology Diploma in just four years. We also have an innovative post-diploma College Transfer program that enables qualified Engineering Technology graduates to earn an Engineering degree within two years. A co-operative education option is also available for all of our programs, offering paid, practical experience in the field. 

Our Faculty of Engineering consists of five academic departments at the undergraduate level:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Software Engineering

Entry Points

You may enter directly into first year if you have completed the necessary high school admission requirements or once you have completed the Common Year in Applied Science if additional academic preparation is needed.

Qualified Engineering Technology graduates from an accredited Canadian technology program may enter into their third year of study once they have completed the required post-diploma transition courses held in the summer session.  Visit our College Transfer page for more information.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. 
• Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• TOEFL: iBT 80
• PTE: 58 (no component score less than 50)

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Lakehead University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

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