Laurentian University is a northern, bilingual, tricultural university in Sudbury, Ontario, on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
Laurentian University describes itself as a microcosm of Canada that is northern, bilingual, tricultural, welcoming, and nurturing. It is located at 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6, on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The City of Greater Sudbury also includes the traditional lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation.
The university offers more than 30 programs in French in a supportive bilingual environment. It has a Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture, a Faculty of Management, a Faculty of Arts, a Faculty of Education and Health, and a Faculty of Graduate Studies. Schools include the School of Nursing and the School of Social Work. There are about 34 students per professor in first and second year, and the university describes its environment as ideal for advanced learning with smaller classes and research alongside professors with international reputations.
The campus is nestled among five freshwater lakes, is minutes from the downtown area, and comprises close to 700 acres of land that adjoin the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. Between 2014 and 2017, the university invested $226 million in student spaces. Listed facilities include residence, a residence clinic, residence security, Great Hall dining, health and fitness facilities, a gym, and printing and catering services.
Its planning documents include a Strategic Plan 2024-2029 and an Academic Plan 2025-2030. The overarching Strategic Plan was the product of months of consultation and inclusive discussions.
Listed admission routes include Mature Applicants, Homeschool Applicants, and Visiting Non-Degree Students through a Letter of Permission.