THUNDER BAY – Lakehead University has been named among Canada’s Top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in Maclean’s Magazine’s 2022 University Rankings.
Lakehead ranked second overall among Ontario universities in its category, and eighth out of 19 primarily undergraduate universities from across Canada.
“At Lakehead University we provide a transformative university experience, grounded in exceptional scholarship and unique student potential,” said Lakehead University president and vice-chancellor Dr. Moira McPherson.
“These rankings recognize Lakehead’s success in creating future leaders who support the economic, social and cultural resilience of Northwestern Ontario and Simcoe County. At Lakehead University we are committed to supporting student success by helping students realize their potential and achieve their career goals.”
This year, Maclean’s University Rankings place Lakehead first in Ontario in student awards (tied), faculty awards, and total library acquisitions; second for highest quality, developing the leaders of tomorrow, social sciences and humanities grants, scholarships and bursaries, operating budget, and library expenses; and third for most innovative, student/faculty ratio, total research dollars, medical/science grants, and reputation.
Nationally, Maclean’s University Rankings place Lakehead University eighth overall, as well as:
- Third in faculty awards
- Fourth in total research dollars
- Tied for fourth in scholarships and bursaries
- Tied for sixth in student awards
- Tenth in student services
- Fifteenth in student/faculty ratio
Maclean’s also found that Lakehead has the lowest class sizes in first- and second-year classes among all Ontario universities.
McPherson added that Lakehead’s placement in the Maclean’s Rankings comes on the heels of last month’s revelation that Lakehead has been included in the top half of the Times Higher Education’s list of the best universities around the world for the third year in a row, and a leading university in specific disciplines. Read more here.
Maclean’s annual rankings are just one way potential students can learn more about the Lakehead University experience. Potential students can also learn more about Lakehead University by registering for the virtual open house happening on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can read the full Maclean’s University Rankings here.
