Laurentian University is undeniably the best place on Earth to study and research the mining industry.
Personalized learning with low faculty/student ratio
Vast breadth of expertise from award-winning faculty and researchers that is unmatched
Large employment base with high-salaried career opportunities
Best consecutive post-graduate employment ratio in the province 94% after 6 months
Multicultural, diverse, welcoming and supportive environment
Enriched experiential,
co-curricular and
co-op learning
opportunities
Environment of innovative, resourceful and tech-savvy mining professionals
Proximity to the most fertile geology in the world
World-class research centres and projects
A U.N. acclaimed reclamation success story
Lead on the world’s largest mineral exploration project – $104M Metal Earth
Commitment to Indigeneity and Indigenous engagement
The Goodman School of Mines is the entryway to Canada’s Mining University
Focused on the development of world-class credentials in all disciplines of the mining cycle, the Goodman School of Mines supports ongoing development of future and current leaders in the mining industry and is at the forefront of conversations about mining education in the country and around the world.
Financial Support for your success
The Goodman School of Mines is proud to be able to provide students with financial support through scholarships and funding for mining related initiatives and mining related activities.
The Goodman School of Mines provides financial support to students studying a mining-related degree through the following:
- Request for funding for mining-related initiatives and activities
- Scholarships
- Classroom equipment upgrades
A fresh mindset on mining education.
Harquail School of Earth Sciences
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences at Laurentian University offers some of the most comprehensive field- and laboratory-based Earth Science research, undergraduate and graduate programs in North America. Located in the world’s largest geology and mining cluster in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, on the rim of one of the world’s oldest, largest, and best-exposed asteroid impact sites, we have a setting for field-based teaching and research that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.
Explore the Earth and its natural resources.
– BSc Environmental Geoscience
Learn how the Earth and life on it have evolved.
Explore the earth to understand the resources.
– Applied MSc in Mineral Exploration (1 Year)
Explore the earth to understand the resources.
– Applied MSc in Mineral Exploration (2 Year)
Explore the earth to understand the resources.
– PhD Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology
Expand your knowledge of geosciences.
School of Natural Sciences
School of Natural Sciences – The result of the merger of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry and Forensic Science, Laurentian University’s School of Natural Sciences is the newest and largest academic unit in the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Architecture.
Study the properties of living and non-living things at a molecular level. Specializations available in: Industrial Chemistry, Geochemistry, Material Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
Study the science of life.
– Minor and Certificate in Environmental Chemistry
Study the properties of living and non-living things at a molecular level.
– Minor in Biodiversity and Conservation
– Certificate in Environmental Solutions
– Science Communication – Graduate Diploma (1 Year)
Communicate the facts & engage the masses.
– Science Communications – M.S.Com (2 Years)
Communicate the facts & engage the masses.
Answer the global call for expertise.
Examine the science of life.
Faculty of Management
Laurentian University’s Faculty of Management prepares socially responsible leaders through flexible undergraduate and graduate programs in sports and business administration, with specializations in areas like accounting, finance, and marketing. Taught by expert faculty and industry professionals, these programs equip students for success in today’s business world. The faculty’s active research and global partnerships enhance learning and provide international opportunities. Programs are recognized by professional bodies including CPA Ontario, the Human Resources Professional Association, and Financial Planning Canada, reflecting the high academic standards and industry relevance of the curriculum.
Programs offered in English
School of Business Administration
Business training beyond the classroom.
A pathway to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Become fluent in finance.
Prepare yourself for a changing business world.
Brand yourself and lead progressive change.
Advance your business career with Laurentian University’s flexible MBA program.
School of Sports Administration
Programs offered in French
– Master Business Administration (Online or in Class)
Prepare to lead in business.
– Fast Track Master Business Administration (1 Year)
Prepare to lead in business.
School of Indigenous Relations
The School of Indigenous Relations offers two programs for students: the Honours Indigenous Social Work (BISW) bachelor program (On-campus and Distance Ed on a part-time basis only) and the Master of Indigenous Relations (MIR) program (On-campus).
– Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree (HBISW)
Leading to provincial registration and a license from the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Offered on campus and online, this professional program ensures you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to work effectively with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Favorisez le changement social afin d’apporter des améliorations dans les collectivités.
– Master of Indigenous Relations
Indigenous Relations (MIR), Work more effectively with Indigenous people by learning about Indigenous research, worldviews, traditional teachings, theories, and practices.
Bharti School of Engineering & Computation
As a top-ranked engineering school in Canada, our graduates enjoy a solid reputation among employers and industry, and our students consistently outperform their peers in national and international competitions. The recent opening of our state-of-the-art Cliff Fielding Research, Engineering and Innovation Facility will ensure the calibre of our programs continues to deliver top achievement benchmarks.
The science and study behind the building blocks of life.
- Extractive Metallurgy and Mineral Processing Option.
- Environmental Sustainability Option.
Create solutions out of new products and processes.
Mechatronics Option.
– BEng Mining Engineering
Discovery and exploration thousands of feet below the earth.
– MEng Engineering Science (Project Based)
Create new ways to solve the most important issues facing our world today.
– M.A.Sc Engineering Science (Research Based)
Consider and analyze the human impact on the natural systems around us.
– Fast Track Master of Engineering (1 Year)
Benefit from a unique perspective, not available in other North American universities.
Use creativity and technological tools to design sustainable processes for resource management at Canada’s Mining University.
School of Human Kinetics & School of Rural and Northern Health
The School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences includes programs that, in distinct ways, examine the field of physical education, including research methods and the impact of physical activity and fitness on health and wellness within Canadian and international contexts. The programs focus on the disciplines of biomechanics, exercise physiology, and psychomotor behavior.
Become a leader in health and wellness with a well-rounded approach to community health and health education.
– Kinesiology (Physical & Health Education)
Pursue a career in the classroom, on the field or as a clinician.
– Kinésiologie (Éducation physique et santé)
Contribuez à l’amélioration de la santé mentale et physique des gens de votre communauté.
Study and learn the science behind the movement of the human body.
Voyez en action les notions scientifiques appliquées au mouvement du corps humain.
– Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Step into your future with the outdoor adventure leadership program at Laurentian University, some of the best outdoor leadership training in Canada.
Dive into the mind of an athlete as you prepare to be a professional leader in exercise and sport psychology.
– Nursing
There is the opportunity to become a Registered Nurse following successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program at Laurentian.
Plongez dans l’esprit d’un athlète pour comprendre comment se construit l’expérience sportive.
Optez pour les sciences infirmières et contribuez à créer un système canadien de santé viable et de grande qualité.
Découvrez les sciences du mouvement du corps humain.
– Master’s in Human Kinetics (MHK)
Complete research related to physical education, sport, fitness, health, or wellness within Canadian and international contexts.
Training progressive thinkers and leaders who have advanced understanding and skills to innovate and expand knowledge in the field of Human Kinetics to benefit society.
The pursuit of knowledge through research.
Your studies may well lead you into the world of research and Laurentian’s mining-dedicated research centres will not disappoint. There are many opportunities here to study under the supervision of academic experts to actively develop impactful solutions to global industry challenges. It is all within reach.
The mineral exploration research arm of the Harquail School of Earth Sciences, MERC is an internationally recognized and industry-funded center for exploration research and education. MERC is the scientific and administrative lead for Metal Earth, the largest funded exploration research program ever undertaken in Canada.
A multidisciplinary research and monitoring institute designed to assist in the protection and management of northern aquatic ecosystems, it is a true incubator for the advancement of environmental science. The centre is unique for its strong culture of collaboration and science communication.
A research hub for occupational health and safety, ergonomics and occupational physiology in workplace and industrial environments, CROSH works closely with industry, safe workplace associations, labour groups, and government on injury prevention, safer work practices and improved health outcomes.
Combining academic and professional dynamics, the Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation has been developing innovative solutions to mining industry challenges through funded applied research since 1998. Key areas of research include safety, rock mechanics, software and energy.
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