Bachelor's
Lakehead International Entrance Scholarship (90%+)
CAD 40,000 (10,000 / yr, 90%+)
Lakehead University - Barrie STEM Hub
Barrie, Canada
"Lakehead University's new downtown Barrie campus for engineering and computer science"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Lakehead University - Barrie STEM Hub
Lakehead University is a public Ontario university founded in 1965, with main campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, nine faculties, the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law and part of NOSM University. The Barrie STEM Hub is its new downtown Barrie campus, completed in August 2026 and welcoming its first students for Fall 2026. It teaches Electrical, Mechatronics and Software Engineering, Computer Science, and graduate Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, with robotics, mechatronics and instrumentation labs and a Regional Innovation Centre.
Rankings & Recognition
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Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
Council of Ontario Universities
University of the Arctic
U Sports (Thunderwolves)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Lakehead University - Barrie STEM Hub's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1965
University Founded
Fall 2026
Hub Opened
5 Ross St + 24 Maple Ave
Sites
Engineering and Computer Science
Focus
9 (university)
Canada Research Chairs
Popular Programs
Electrical Engineering (BEng)
Mechatronics Engineering (BEng)
Software Engineering (BEng)
Computer Science (HBSc)
Computer Science (MSc)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSc / PhD)
Application Details
Intake
September
Entrance Award 90%+
CAD 10,000 / year
Entrance Award 80-89.9%
CAD 7,500 / year
Entrance Award 75-79.9%
CAD 6,000 (Year 1)
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 (no band < 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT
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80 (no part < 19) |
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CAEL
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60 |
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Duolingo English Test
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Accepted (alternate) |
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MELAB
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85 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
CAD 6,000 - 40,000 (entrance)
Career Outcomes
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Labs — Robotics, Mechatronics, Machine
Faculties (university) — 9
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The Barrie STEM Hub has two downtown Barrie sites near Kempenfelt Bay: 5 Ross Street (L4M 3A5) and 24 Maple Avenue, both on local transit and about an hour north of Toronto.
Campus Details
5
Ross St + 24 Maple Ave
downtown
Barrie
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Barrie rentals (no residence at the Hub yet)
Dining
Downtown Barrie restaurants
Health & Wellness
University health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Innovation Centre
Clubs
Kempenfelt Bay waterfront
Diversity & Demographics
Programmes
STEM only
Levels
Undergraduate and graduate
Cost Deep-Dive
Engineering (Intl, Year 1)
CAD 42,000
Engineering (Intl, Yrs 2-4)
CAD 41,524 / year
Computer Science (Intl, Yr 1)
CAD 31,750
Computer Science (Yrs 2-4)
CAD 31,143 / year
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
The Barrie STEM Hub admits in September. It opened for Fall 2026; apply for Fall 2027 through Lakehead's admissions portal (OUAC for undergraduates). Entrance scholarships are included automatically in the offer letter.
Scholarships at Lakehead University - Barrie STEM Hub
4 scholarships available
Bachelor's
Lakehead International Entrance Scholarship (80%+)
CAD 30,000 (7,500 / yr, 80-89.9%)
Bachelor's
CAD 6,000 (Year 1, 75-79.9%)
Lakehead International Entrance Scholarship (75%+)
Master's
CAD 11,314 assistantship
Graduate Assistantship (Master)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 with English, Maths (Calculus), Physics and Chemistry for engineering; 75%+ earns an entrance award. IELTS 6.5 (no band < 6.0) / TOEFL 80. BEng 4 years; HBSc 4 years.
Postgraduate
Four-year bachelor's in CS or engineering, usually B (70%+); IELTS 6.5. MSc Computer Science 1-2 years (course, project or thesis); PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering about 4 years.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (no band < 6.0)TOEFL iBT
80 (no part < 19)CAEL
Duolingo English Test
Accepted (alternate)MELAB
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on lakeheadu.ca.
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Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
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Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
The Barrie STEM Hub has two downtown Barrie sites near Kempenfelt Bay: 5 Ross Street (L4M 3A5) and 24 Maple Avenue, both on local transit and about an hour north of Toronto.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Engineering - Software
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Master's
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Master's
MSc Computer Science
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