Lakehead University is a public research university located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1965, it is known for its small class sizes, strong student support, and hands-on learning approach. The university offers over 85 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across fields such as engineering, business, health sciences, and social sciences.

Lakehead is especially recognized as a primarily undergraduate-focused university, meaning it emphasizes teaching quality and student experience alongside research.

🌍 Rankings of Lakehead University

🌐 Global Rankings

• Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026:
  • Ranked #1001–1200 globally
• EduRank 2025:
  • #1259 worldwide
  • #36 in Canada
• U.S. News Ranking 2025:
  • Around #1372 globally

🌱 Impact & Sustainability Rankings

• THE Impact Rankings 2025:
  • Top 100 globally
  • #1 in North America among universities with under 10,000 students

🇨🇦 National Rankings (Canada)

• Ranked among the Top 5 primarily undergraduate universities in Canada (Maclean’s 2025)
• #1 in Ontario in its category (Maclean’s 2025)