Laurentian University - The TRUE Canadian Experience

Canada – a country synonymous with democracy, peace and freedom by others around the world. A cultural mosaic well renown for its abundance of natural resources, there’s no doubt that this great country of ours has plenty of opportunity to offer anyone who seeks it.

You’ll find Laurentian University in Northern Ontario, approximately 4-hours north of Toronto in the city of Greater Sudbury. Well known for having more than 300 fresh water lakes and a wealth of surrounding agriculture, the Greater City of Sudbury hosts a population of approximately 160,000 people and is a great cross between an urban and rural setting. With a bilingual edge, Sudbury is a comfortable place to express yourself in English, and French. Living in Sudbury you’ll experience each one of Canada’s four well-defined seasons; spring, summer, fall, and winter.

The Sudbury campus is nestled just outside of the downtown core in what we to refer to as, an academic resort. Surrounded by 5 fresh water lakes, over 170 acres of land, and its own private beach it’s an ideal spot to explore the outdoors. This ideal location offers a calm, and tranquil learning environment that will undoubtedly assist in your academic success. Laurentian University is know for having outstanding programs within the faculties of Arts, Education, Health, Management, and Science, Engineering and Architecture at the undergraduate, and graduate level. A student to professor ratio of 18:1 supports the personal and approachable classroom setting these programs have to offer.

In addition to academic programming, Laurentian University also offers Language Institute Programs in English. International students who are interested in improving their English language can study in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program, the English Academic Program (EAP) or the University Pathway (UP) program before moving onto their undergraduate, or graduate studies.

Visit the hyperlinks for more information on the Language Institute Programs, and the international experience at Laurentian University. Finally, captivate yourself with what Sudbury, Ontario has to offer by viewing Drone Malone’s video – you’re sure to love it.

See you on campus!

Jason-Scott Benoit
Secondary School Liaison Coordinator
Laurentian University