Laurentian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1424 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #383 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #39 of 101 | In Canada |
| #16 of 24 | In Ontario |
| #54 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 110 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Enrollment
- 9,323
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- laurentian.ca
- Languages
- English;French
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 66% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Ontario secondary school diploma (OSSD) including a minimum of 6 Ontario Academic Courses (OAC's) with minimun overall average of 70% |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April) |
| Enrollment | 9,323 |
| Full time employee | 355 |
| Student:staff ratio | 26:1 |
We've calculated the 66% acceptance rate for Laurentian University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Laurentian University has published 10,251 scientific papers with 199,810 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Geology, and Philosophy.
Laurentian University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 92 | 326 |
| 1992 | 128 | 431 |
| 1993 | 114 | 456 |
| 1994 | 162 | 583 |
| 1995 | 135 | 646 |
| 1996 | 145 | 737 |
| 1997 | 125 | 784 |
| 1998 | 121 | 830 |
| 1999 | 106 | 916 |
| 2000 | 107 | 1073 |
| 2001 | 139 | 1371 |
| 2002 | 143 | 2083 |
| 2003 | 143 | 2315 |
| 2004 | 165 | 2330 |
| 2005 | 165 | 2436 |
| 2006 | 214 | 2797 |
| 2007 | 290 | 3144 |
| 2008 | 305 | 3734 |
| 2009 | 368 | 4505 |
| 2010 | 392 | 5261 |
| 2011 | 372 | 6279 |
| 2012 | 361 | 7017 |
| 2013 | 411 | 8011 |
| 2014 | 372 | 8717 |
| 2015 | 462 | 9371 |
| 2016 | 490 | 9875 |
| 2017 | 469 | 10153 |
| 2018 | 485 | 11687 |
| 2019 | 463 | 13647 |
| 2020 | 542 | 16023 |
| 2021 | 514 | 18322 |
| 2022 | 372 | 18716 |
| 2023 | 354 | 18990 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate, 6,796.20 -8,875.00 (30 credits) for Canadian students. Master: 2,256.40-3,208.20 per 6 credits (CAD) |
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Laurentian University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Laurentian University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Arts and Humanities, Ecology, Geology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences |
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Laurentian University alumni
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Mike Harris
- Occupations
- politicianengineer
- Biography
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Michael Deane Harris is a retired Canadian politician who served as the 22nd premier of Ontario from 1995 to 2002 and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (PC Party) from 1990 to 2002. During his time as party leader, he heavily nudged the Ontario PC Party to Blue Toryism, advocating for the "Common Sense Revolution", his government's program of deficit reduction in combination with lower taxes and budget cuts.
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Shabir Ally
- Born in
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Guyana - Enrolled in Laurentian University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in religious studies
- Biography
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Shabir Ally is a Canadian Islamic preacher. As of 2020 he was the President of the Islamic Information & Dawah Centre International in Toronto. He is best known for his contextual interpretation of the Qur'anic verses, and justification in similar expressions within the Christian Bible. A study concluded that Ally has contributed to the da’wah field by adopting preaching methods targeted at both the Muslim population and the non-Muslim population.
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Minnijean Brown-Trickey
- Occupations
- human rights activist
- Biography
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Minnijean Brown-Trickey is an American political figure who was a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of nine African American teenagers who integrated Little Rock Central High School. The integration followed the Brown v. Board of Education decision which required public schools to be desegregated.
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Alex Baumann
- Occupations
- swimmer
- Biography
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Alexander Baumann, is a Canadian sports administrator and former competitive swimmer who won two gold medals and set two world records at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In 2007, he was regarded by the national broadcaster as "the greatest swimmer in Canadian history", as the twin Olympic gold medals were Canada's first in swimming since 1912.
Laurentian University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Computer Science, English, Ethics, Ethnology, Fine Arts, Folklore, French, French Studies, Greek (Classical), History, Indigenous Studies, Italian, Latin, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Native American Studies, Native Language, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Studies, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Theatre, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Health Education, Physical Education |
| Faculty : Health | Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Sports Management |
| Faculty : Medicine | Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Sports |
| Faculty : Science, Engineering and Architecture | Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Neurosciences, Physics, Psychology, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Surveying and Mapping, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Earth Sciences, Economics, Geography (Human), Geology, Gerontology, Health Sciences, History, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Institute : International Economic Policy | International Economics |
| Institute : Northern Ontario Research and Development | Regional Studies |
| Institute : Sport Marketing | Marketing, Sports Management |
| Laboratory : Elliot Lake Research Field Station | Environmental Studies, Inorganic Chemistry, Soil Science |
| Laboratory : Laurentian University Mining Automation | Mining Engineering |
| Research Division : Association francophone pour le savoir | French |
| Research Division : Geomechanics | Mining Engineering |
| Research Division : Human Development | Administration, Business and Commerce, Geology, Indigenous Studies, Nursing, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology |
| Research Division : Humanities Research and Creativity | Cultural Studies, Education, Fine Arts, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences |
| Research Division : Interdisciplinarity Research in Human Sciences | Social Sciences |
| Research Division : Interdisciplinary Research in Law | Law |
| Research Division : Mineral Exploration | Earth Sciences, Geology |
| Research Division : Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation | Environmental Management, Mining Engineering |
| Research Division : Mining Materials | Mining Engineering |
| Research Division : Occupational Safety and Health | Occupational Health |
| Research Division : Rural and Northern Health Research | Health Sciences |
| Research Division : Social Justice and Policy | Social Policy |
| Research Division : Sudbury Neutrino Observatory | Astrophysics |
| School : Mines | Mining Engineering |
| Unit : Cooperative Freshwater Ecology | Ecology |
General information
| Alternative names | LU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Motto | Emitte lucem et veritatem Send forth Thy light and Thy truth |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | 935 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 162,000 |