Honours Bachelor of Science – Computer Science

Honours Bachelor of Science – Computer Science is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at lakehead-university in Thunder Bay, Canada. It takes 4 years, co-op option, with intakes in September; January for selected programmes.

lakehead-university is a public institution, ranked 1001–1200 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$31,750 a year, about ₹21.3 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$127,000 (≈ ₹85.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 first-year international tuition (Fall and Winter); ancillary fees of about CAD 1,100–1,800 are extra. 2027-28 fees are set in spring 2027. Years 2–4 are CAD 31,143

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at lakehead-university for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 equivalent to an Ontario secondary diploma, with an overall average equivalent to at least 70% (higher for competitive programmes).
• Subject requirements by programme: engineering needs English, Mathematics and Physics plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Computer Science, each at 60% or more.
• Business needs English and a Grade 12 mathematics equivalent.
• Application fee: CAD 135.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 19).

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This course starts in: September; January for selected programmes.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree certificate and transcripts (graduate)
• English test score, or an official medium-of-instruction letter for graduate applicants
• CV and statement of purpose or intent (graduate)
• References where the programme requires them
• GMAT or GRE score (MBA and MSc Management)

• International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships (2027-28)

  Undergraduate (four-year degrees)

  Value: CAD 40,000 over 4 years (90%+), CAD 30,000 over 4 years (80–89.9%) or CAD 6,000 in Year 1 (75–79.9%)

  Automatic for non-Canadian students entering Year 1, 2 or 3 from school or an international college or university. Renewal needs a 90% or 80% average each year. Offers appear in the letter of acceptance.

  Official page

• Graduate Assistantships

  Master's and doctoral

  Value: CAD 11,314.28 (master's level)

  Some full-time graduate students, including visa students. Up to 270 hours of work over Fall and Winter (about 10 hours a week).

  Official page

Lakehead University is a public university founded in 1965 in Thunder Bay, on the north shore of Lake Superior in Northern Ontario. It also has a campus in Orillia, north of Toronto, and teaches engineering at a STEM hub in Barrie.

Lakehead is small (under 10,000 students) and is known for engineering, computer science, environmental and health programmes, research on Northern and Indigenous communities, and a strong showing in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Computer Systems Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$26,000 / year
• Computer Information Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$25,735 / year
• BSc Computer Science (Honours concentrations in AI or Software Engineering)brock-university4 years; co-op option · C$41,646 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Computingcambrian-college3 years (7 semesters), paid internship in the final semester; specialise in AI, cybersecurity or data analytics · C$22,751 / year
• Computer Systems Technology – Security (Advanced Diploma)cambrian-college3 years (6 semesters), 7-week field placement · C$19,436 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Software Developmentcanadore-college3 years, with a 15-week applied work term · C$21,065 / year

More courses at lakehead-university

• MSc Computer Science (course, project or thesis route)1 year (course route) or 2 years (project or thesis); co-op for project and thesis students · C$26,125 / year
• MSc Engineering – Electrical and Computer EngineeringUp to 2 years (course or thesis route) · C$34,125 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)12 months (3 terms), Thunder Bay · C$46,505 / year
• Master of Science in Management (MScMgt)1 year (3 terms), thesis or project route · C$29,125 / year
• Master of Public Health2 years full-time (6 terms) · C$23,125 / year
• MSc Engineering – Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or EnvironmentalUp to 2 years · C$34,125 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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