A bilingual university in Sudbury, Ontario — the ideal place to earn an international degree with generous scholarships, strong employment outcomes, and a clear pathway to Permanent Residency.
A strategic city in Northern Ontario — close to Toronto, yet far from its high living costs. Surrounded by 330+ lakes and breathtaking boreal forest.
Sudbury is located 380 km north of Toronto — yet feels like a warm, safe community. As the regional capital, Sudbury is the hub for healthcare, education, mining, and government services across all of Northern Ontario.
Illustration of Laurentian University campus — a nature-based campus on the shores of Sudbury's lakes
Search, filter, and compare all 119 programs at Laurentian University. Filter by level, duration, tuition, and special features.
| # | Program Name | Level | Duration | 1st Yr Tuition | App Fee | Tags |
|---|
4 faculties, 68 undergraduate programs, 45 graduate programs. 34 programs also available in French.
International tuition per academic year. Visit laurentian.ca/fees-financing/international for 2025/26 updates.
| Program | Tuition | Total (incl. SGA+UHIP) |
|---|---|---|
| Most Programs (30 cr.) | $28,621 | $29,509 |
| Business Administration (30 cr.) | $30,693 | $32,767 |
| Computer Sciences (30 cr.) | $30,052 | $32,126 |
| Engineering (36 cr.) | $39,087 | $41,161 |
| Architecture (30 cr.) | $35,917 | $37,991 |
Combine $10,000–$60,000 entrance scholarship + $5,000 Regional Scholarship (Southeast Asia exclusive) to significantly reduce your total study costs at Laurentian.
Laurentian University offers automatic scholarships for international students — no separate application required, just maintain your grades.
Laurentian graduates are highly sought after in Canada's job market — especially in STEM, health, and business sectors.
Minimum score requirements for admission. Conditional English offers available for select programs.
| Test | Minimum Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall | Min 6.0 per band |
| TOEFL iBT | 83 | Min 20 per section |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 | Accepted for most programs |
| PTE Academic | 58 | Min 56 per component |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 176 | C1 level or above |
| Test | Minimum Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall | Min 6.0 per band |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 | Min 20 per section |
| Duolingo English Test | 115 | Accepted for select programs |
| PTE Academic | 60 | Min 58 per component |
| English Conditional | Available | M.Eng, M.Sc Comp Sci, M.Eng Sci, BMBA |
Important policies that every international student must understand before applying to Laurentian University.
Starting 2024, most international students need a PAL before applying for a study permit. Laurentian issues PAL to accepted students — one more reason to secure your offer early.
Transferring to a different DLI requires a new study permit. You cannot begin classes before the new permit is approved.
Laurentian University has an adequate PAL quota for all applicants who have paid their tuition deposit or who are re-applying for a new study permit.
Starting September 1, 2025, the minimum cost-of-living funds required increases to CAD $22,896 per person — not including tuition or travel expenses.
Sudbury is an RCIP & FCIP community — a dedicated permanent residency pathway for skilled workers. Studying at Laurentian is an investment in your Canadian PR journey.
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) offer Permanent Residency to skilled workers who wish to settle in rural and semi-rural Canadian communities.
Confirm you meet the RCIP or FCIP requirements from the Canadian government.
Secure a full-time job offer from an IRCC-approved employer.
Position must fall within the priority industries & occupations list.
Employer submits a recommendation on your behalf to the RCIP/FCIP program.
Use the recommendation form to submit your permanent residence application.
💡 Ideal Strategy: Complete a master's program at Laurentian → use your 3-year PGWP to work in Sudbury → apply via RCIP for Canadian Permanent Residency.
The AUFIN team is ready to guide you from a free consultation, document preparation, all the way to your visa. Contact us today and begin your journey.