About the university
Laurentian University is a public university in Sudbury, northern Ontario, which teaches in both English and French and has a tricultural (anglophone, francophone and Indigenous) mandate. It offers bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes and is known for mining engineering, earth sciences, sports administration and health programmes. Its history page records a NASA tracking station on campus in the 1960s and Canada's early Sports Administration programme from 1972.
Indian students look at Laurentian for computer science, engineering (mechanical, mining and chemical), business administration, nursing and its MBA and course-based master's degrees. Entry from India asks for 50% in Class 12 with the right subjects, and international undergraduates with 80% or more get automatic scholarships of CAD 10,000 to 15,000 a year. Sudbury is a mid-sized mining city with lakes, about four hours north of Toronto, and living costs are lower than in big Ontario cities.
- Type
- Public bilingual (English and French) and tricultural university in Ontario
- Campus
- 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario
- Programmes
- Undergraduate, master's and PhD programmes; 30+ programmes taught in French
- Undergraduate international tuition
- About CAD 30,000 to 41,000 a year in 2026-27, depending on programme
- Entry for Indian students
- Class 12 with 50% (second class), plus subject requirements by faculty
- Residence
- Guaranteed for high school applicants who apply by 1 June
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Computer Science (Bachelor of Computer Science or BSc Honours)
- Fee / year
- C$30,052
- Duration
- 4 years (120 credits); optional co-op makes it 5 years
- Intakes
- September (ask Laurentian about January entry)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA), on campus
- Fee / year
- C$34,732
- Duration
- 2 years (45 credits); a one-year fast track (September to July) for eligible business graduates
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$41,042
- Duration
- Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year
- Intakes
- September (ask Laurentian about January entry)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$41,042
- Duration
- Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year
- Intakes
- September (ask Laurentian about January entry)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$41,042
- Duration
- Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year
- Intakes
- September (ask Laurentian about January entry)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70
- Postgraduate
M.Sc. Computational Sciences (course-based)
- Fee / year
- C$16,355
- Duration
- 2 years (30 credits)
- Intakes
- September (ask Laurentian about January entry)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70
- Postgraduate
Master of Engineering (course-based), Engineering Science
- Fee / year
- C$16,679
- Duration
- 2 years (30 credits)
- Intakes
- September (ask Laurentian about January entry)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Fee / year
- C$31,614
- Duration
- Honours bachelor's, 30 credits a year
- Intakes
- September (ask Laurentian about January entry)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (Bachelor of Computer Science or BSc Honours) | 4 years (120 credits); optional co-op makes it 5 years | C$30,052 | ≈ ₹20.1 lakh |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA), on campus | 2 years (45 credits); a one-year fast track (September to July) for eligible business graduates | C$34,732 | ≈ ₹23.3 lakh |
| Mechanical Engineering (BEng) | Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year | C$41,042 | ≈ ₹27.5 lakh |
| Mining Engineering (BEng) | Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year | C$41,042 | ≈ ₹27.5 lakh |
| Chemical Engineering (BEng) | Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year | C$41,042 | ≈ ₹27.5 lakh |
| M.Sc. Computational Sciences (course-based) | 2 years (30 credits) | C$16,355 | ≈ ₹11 lakh |
| Master of Engineering (course-based), Engineering Science | 2 years (30 credits) | C$16,679 | ≈ ₹11.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Honours bachelor's, 30 credits a year | C$31,614 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Laurentian University with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
International Academic Excellence Scholarship (90–100% average)
Value: CAD 15,000 in first year, up to CAD 60,000 in total
Eligibility: International undergraduates entering without a prior degree, full course load; automatic, no application. Renewable with an average above 80% (90% to keep the same value)
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
International Academic Excellence Scholarship (80–89.9% average)
Value: CAD 10,000 in first year, up to CAD 40,000 in total
Eligibility: International undergraduates entering without a prior degree; automatic; renewable with an average above 80%
Official page (opens in a new tab) - PG
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Value: Paid assistantship (value not stated); up to 2 years for master's students
Eligibility: Full-time graduate students; new master's students need a B+ (75%) average
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG and PG
International Student Support Bursary
Value: Varies; not renewable
Eligibility: International students in any programme with financial need; application required
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Indian applicants need a State Higher Secondary Certificate, CBSE or ISC with at least 50% (second class or division).
- Engineering: senior-level English, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Nursing: English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology. Business: English and one Maths. Science: English plus Maths and Science subjects.
- If you are still in Class 12, send Class 10 scores, the Class 11 final mark sheet and mid-year or predicted Class 12 results. Conditional admission may be possible if a requirement is missing.
Postgraduate
- MBA: a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent and a GMAT score (600 with a 65% average, 500 with 80%); a GMAT waiver needs about 6 years of intermediate-level experience. Three-year Indian degrees may not meet the four-year rule; check with Laurentian.
- Foreign post-secondary transcripts must be assessed by WES for advanced standing in the MBA.
- Course-based master's programmes such as Computational Sciences and the MEng have their own entry requirements on the programme pages.
Documents
- Class 10, Class 11 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
- Degree transcripts and WES evaluation (postgraduate, where required)
- English test result taken within 2 years, unless exempt
- GMAT score (MBA)
- Passport; Provincial Attestation Letter and study permit after admission
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 |
| PTE Academic | 60 overall |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 for tests before 2026; 4.5 overall (5.0 in Writing and Speaking) for tests from 1 January 2026 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall, no subscore below 110 |
| Exemption | Three years of full-time study at an English-language institution in a country where English is dominant; Laurentian decides after you apply, so confirm whether Indian English-medium schooling qualifies |
Accommodation and living costs
Laurentian has on-campus residences, and high school applicants who apply to University College or Single Student Residence by 1 June are guaranteed a room. Fees cover eight months (September to April), with a CAD 500 deposit; meal plans are extra for some residences.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| University College, double or single room2026-27 | C$7,115–8,332per year (8 months) | ≈ ₹4.8 lakh – ₹5.6 lakh |
| Single Student Residence, double or single room2026-27 | C$7,901–9,257per year (8 months) | ≈ ₹5.3 lakh – ₹6.2 lakh |
| West or East Residence, single room2026-27 | C$9,627per year (8 months) | ≈ ₹6.5 lakh |
| Mature Student Residence, single room2026-27 | C$10,864per year (8 months) | ≈ ₹7.3 lakh |
Campus and location
Laurentian's campus is on Ramsey Lake Road in Sudbury, with residences on site.
- Teaching in English and French, with more than 30 programmes in French.
- Optional co-op in Computer Science and other programmes.
- Mining engineering and earth sciences linked to Sudbury's mining industry.
- Upper-year apartment-style residences.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Graduates go into engineering (especially mining), IT, business, nursing and health roles in Ontario and beyond. Co-op terms give paid work experience. For work rights during and after study, see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Canada
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Canada. Our country guide covers them in detail:
Other universities in Canada
Photo: aka Tman from Guelph.........Ontario, CANADA, CC BY 2.0 PublicUniversity of Toronto (official website, opens in a new tab)
Toronto, CanadaOften chosen for Computer Science & IT, Life Sciences, Engineering
Photo: CjayD, CC BY 2.0 PublicOften chosen for Life Sciences, Business & Management, Engineering
Photo: JFVoll, CC BY-SA 4.0 PublicUniversity of Waterloo (official website, opens in a new tab)
Waterloo, CanadaOften chosen for Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Data Science & AI
Photo: Krylan22, CC BY-SA 4.0 PublicUniversity of Windsor (official website, opens in a new tab)
Windsor, CanadaOften chosen for Engineering, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0), CC0 PublicMcGill University (official website, opens in a new tab)
Montreal, CanadaOften chosen for Life Sciences, Engineering, Law
Photo: WinterforceMedia WinterE229, Public domain PublicUniversity of Alberta (official website, opens in a new tab)
Edmonton, CanadaOften chosen for Engineering, Data Science & AI, Life Sciences
FAQs
What does Laurentian University cost for Indian students?
For 2026-27, most undergraduate programmes cost about CAD 30,364 a year, Business Administration CAD 31,614, Computer Science CAD 30,052 and Engineering CAD 41,042. UHIP (CAD 948) and incidental fees are extra.
What marks do I need from India?
Laurentian lists 50% (second class) in Class 12 from CBSE, ISC or a state board, with the right subjects for your faculty, such as Physics, Chemistry and Maths for engineering.
Does Laurentian give scholarships to Indian students?
Yes. International undergraduates with 90% or more get CAD 15,000 in first year (up to CAD 60,000), and those with 80–89.9% get CAD 10,000 (up to CAD 40,000). They are automatic.
What IELTS score does Laurentian need?
IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or PTE 60, Duolingo 120 or an equivalent TOEFL score.
Sources
- Laurentian: International tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: Language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: International undergraduate admissions (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: International scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: Residence (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: Residence fees (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: MBA (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: History (opens in a new tab)
- Laurentian: Undergraduate programs (opens in a new tab)
Official website: laurentian.ca (opens in a new tab)
Check the latest details