Look beyond the university name
Laurentian University, officially Laurentian University of Sudbury, is a mid-sized bilingual public university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, incorporated on March 28, 1960. Laurentian offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate-level, and doctorate degrees. Laurentian is the largest bilingual provider of distance education in Canada. The university was formerly federated with Thorneloe University, Huntington University, and the University of Sudbury. Laurentian severed the federation during 2021 insolvency proceedings, ending 60-year relationships, and triggering lawsuits.
| Location | Sudbury, Canada |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 13,856 |
| Total citations | 708,711 |
| President | Lynn Wells |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Laurentian University?
Laurentian University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution, Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies, Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis, Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Laurentian University
According to OpenAlex, Laurentian University has 13,856 indexed research works with 708,711 total citations.
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Who leads Laurentian University?
The current President is Lynn Wells.
Lynn Wells is a Canadian academic administrator serving as the twelfth president of Laurentian University since 2024.
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Campus & student life
Laurentian University is located in Sudbury, Canada.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Laurentian University
Official website: https://laurentian.ca/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Laurentian University founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Lynn Wells.