Course overview
Master of Public Health is a postgraduate (master's) course in medicine & health sciences at lakehead-university in Thunder Bay, Canada. It takes 2 years full-time (6 terms), with intakes in September.
lakehead-university is a public institution, ranked 1001–1200 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | lakehead-university (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Thunder Bay, Canada |
| Course | Master of Public Health |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Medicine & Health Sciences |
| Duration | 2 years full-time (6 terms) |
| Tuition per year | C$23,125 (≈ ₹15.5 lakh) |
| Intakes | September |
| English requirement | IELTS 7.0 (Speaking and Writing 7.0, Listening and Reading 6.5); TOEFL iBT 103; PTE 65; Duolingo 130 |
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Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$23,125 a year, about ₹15.5 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$46,250 (≈ ₹31 lakh) before any yearly increase.
2026-27 international tuition of CAD 7,708.33 per term × 3 terms (one year); ancillary fees of CAD 318.25 a term are extra. 2027-28 fees are set in spring 2027; fees are charged for the first six terms only
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Double room, residence hall (with meal plan)2026-27, Thunder Bay | C$11,588per 8-month year | ≈ ₹7.8 lakh |
| Single room, residence hall (with meal plan)2026-27, Thunder Bay | C$14,204per 8-month year | ≈ ₹9.5 lakh |
| Townhouse or apartment (room only)2026-27, Thunder Bay | C$8,562per 8-month year | ≈ ₹5.7 lakh |
| UHIP health insuranceSeptember start, 1 Sept 2026 to 31 Aug 2027 | C$948per year | ≈ ₹63,516 |
Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at lakehead-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a B (second-class) standing in the last 20 half courses.
- The MBA also accepts a three-year degree plus five extra full-course equivalents, and needs GMAT 500 or GRE 300 unless waived.
- MSc Computer Science needs a B average in an honours computer science degree; MSc Engineering ECE needs a four-year electrical, computer or software engineering degree with 70% in the last 20 credits.
- International graduate deadlines: 1 February for September, 16 September for January and 15 January for May (recommended). Application fee: CAD 125.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 7.0 (Speaking and Writing 7.0, Listening and Reading 6.5); TOEFL iBT 103; PTE 65; Duolingo 130.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (7.0 for nursing, public health, health sciences and education) |
| TOEFL iBT | 80, no section below 19 (103 for the higher-requirement programmes) |
| PTE Academic | 58, no part below 50, for graduate programmes (65 for the higher-requirement programmes) |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 for graduate programmes (130 for the higher-requirement programmes) |
| Medium-of-instruction waiver | Graduate applicants can be exempt with an official letter confirming three or more years of English-medium degree study. Undergraduates can be exempt after three years of full-time study in an English-language school system. |
Intakes
This course starts in: September.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
- Degree certificate and transcripts (graduate)
- English test score, or an official medium-of-instruction letter for graduate applicants
- CV and statement of purpose or intent (graduate)
- References where the programme requires them
- GMAT or GRE score (MBA and MSc Management)
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships (2027-28)
Undergraduate (four-year degrees)
Value: CAD 40,000 over 4 years (90%+), CAD 30,000 over 4 years (80–89.9%) or CAD 6,000 in Year 1 (75–79.9%)
Automatic for non-Canadian students entering Year 1, 2 or 3 from school or an international college or university. Renewal needs a 90% or 80% average each year. Offers appear in the letter of acceptance.
Official pageGraduate Assistantships
Master's and doctoral
Value: CAD 11,314.28 (master's level)
Some full-time graduate students, including visa students. Up to 270 hours of work over Fall and Winter (about 10 hours a week).
Official page
About lakehead-university
Lakehead University is a public university founded in 1965 in Thunder Bay, on the north shore of Lake Superior in Northern Ontario. It also has a campus in Orillia, north of Toronto, and teaches engineering at a STEM hub in Barrie.
Lakehead is small (under 10,000 students) and is known for engineering, computer science, environmental and health programmes, research on Northern and Indigenous communities, and a strong showing in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
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More courses at lakehead-university
- MSc Computer Science (course, project or thesis route)1 year (course route) or 2 years (project or thesis); co-op for project and thesis students · C$26,125 / year
- MSc Engineering – Electrical and Computer EngineeringUp to 2 years (course or thesis route) · C$34,125 / year
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)12 months (3 terms), Thunder Bay · C$46,505 / year
- Master of Science in Management (MScMgt)1 year (3 terms), thesis or project route · C$29,125 / year
- MSc Engineering – Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or EnvironmentalUp to 2 years · C$34,125 / year
- Bachelor of Engineering – Software Engineering4 years (5 with the co-op/internship option) · C$42,000 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for Master of Public Health at lakehead-university?
The tuition for international students is C$23,125 a year (about ₹15.5 lakh). 2026-27 international tuition of CAD 7,708.33 per term × 3 terms (one year); ancillary fees of CAD 318.25 a term are extra. 2027-28 fees are set in spring 2027; fees are charged for the first six terms only. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Master of Public Health?
The course takes 2 years full-time (6 terms).
What English score do I need?
IELTS 7.0 (Speaking and Writing 7.0, Listening and Reading 6.5); TOEFL iBT 103; PTE 65; Duolingo 130. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.