Follow this step-by-step guide for international undergraduate applicants to help you get all of the information you need for your application and to provide a seamless transition to becoming a Laurentian student.
Note: This page contains information for international undergraduate applicants. To find out how to apply as an domestic undergraduate student, see How to Apply: Canadian Undergraduate Applicants and Undergraduate admissions.
The first big step of the application process and your post-secondary future is finding the perfect program for you!
Once you’ve found a program you’re interested in, check the Admission Requirements section on the program page to make sure you’re eligible to apply and will meet all of the prerequisites.
In addition to the individual program admission requirements, you must also make sure you meet the country-specific admission requirements, faculty requirements, and language requirements for your program.
Note: The Architectural Studies program also requires a portfolio and statement of interest. For more information, visit the Admission Requirements section of the program page.
Once you’ve decided on one or more programs, you can apply for them online.
If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an Ontario High School, you must apply through the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC). Just create an OUAC account and complete the Undergraduate Application.
Your OUAC applications include a base fee, a fee for each additional program you apply for, and an international service fee. Check the OUAC’s Undergraduate Application Fees page in advance to avoid any surprises and learn about payment options.
Not sure how to complete the application?
Follow the instructions in the OUAC's Undergraduate Application Guide. The guide provides information on applicant responsibilities, deadlines, and application fees.
If you’re an international applicant and you are not enrolled in an Ontario High School, you must complete the International Application form and pay the associated fees.
The application deadlines depend on when you plan to begin your studies. Below are the general deadlines to submit your completed application:
You did it! You’ve applied to Laurentian! Within a few days of completing your application, you will receive an email from the Office of Admissions with your Laurentian student number and a link to the myLaurentian Portal, where you’ll manage your application.
Log in to the portal, and in the Documents folder, review your acknowledgement letter. The letter provides further instructions on completing your application.
Continue to check the portal regularly to:
Note: Documents uploaded to the myLaurentian Portal will be used for admission decision purposes only and are not considered official. You will be required to provide official documents if you receive and accept a conditional offer of admission.
Didn’t receive an email? Check your spam folder or send us an email at info@laurentian.ca.
Take advantage of the International Excellence Scholarship and receive up to $60,000 in scholarship awards! If eligible, you are automatically enrolled in the scholarship when you apply to Laurentian University
Thinking about living on-campus during your studies? Life in residence offers many advantages: a welcoming environment where you’ll meet students with shared interests, as well as close proximity to classes, health and fitness facilities, study spaces, and a multiplicity of resources.
Once your application is reviewed, a decision letter will be posted in the myLaurentian Portal in the Documents folder. This letter will tell you whether you received an offer of admission. Read the offer carefully, as you might receive a conditional offer or an alternate offer.
If you applied with the International Application Form, log in to the myLaurentian Portal to accept your offer.
If you applied through the OUAC, decisions will also appear in your OUAC Account. To accept your offer, log into your OUAC account, and follow the instructions to accept. The OUAC will send your response to our Office of Admissions.
To reserve your place in your chosen program and receive your Letter of Acceptance (LOA), submit the tuition deposit as outlined in your Offer of Admission. Read the tuition deposit policy.
A study permit is an immigration document that gives you status and permits you to live and study in Canada. You must have a study permit if your program or course of study takes more than 6 months to complete.
Note: You must have a Letter of Acceptance from the university to apply for a study permit. The LOA will be published once you have confirmed your acceptance and paid your tuition deposit.
If you received a conditional offer, read your offer letter carefully and be sure to meet all of the conditions and submit all necessary documents by the deadlines indicated on page two, or your offer will be rescinded.
Some of the documents you may be required to submit include:
For more information about admission conditions and to learn how to submit documents, see the Types of Offers and Meeting Your Offer Conditions page.
Once you’ve accepted your offer and have submitted your required documents, you can begin your journey to Canada and to Laurentian University.
To ensure a smooth transition, follow the steps on the Newly Admitted International Students page. It covers everything you need to know, from applying for a study permit to attending orientation.