International Dual Degrees

International Dual Degree words and Lakehead Logos

 

 Two Degrees beside a graduation cap

Earn Two Degrees in Four Years*

Graduate on time with all of your peers*, while earning the distinction of holding an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Lakehead and another undergraduate degree from Europe.

A picture of the world with a plane flying across the ocean from Canada to Europe

A Unique Experience

Your third year of study will be spent in a European destination at one of our partner universities. Credits taken abroad with count towards both degrees. Your courses remain in English while you experience global culture.

Money Being saved

Pay No Additional Tuition

All of your tuition fees are covered in Lakehead University’s standard Honours Bachelor of Commerce four-year* program structure. You'll receive two separate degrees and pay tuition for only one**

DUAL DEGREE OPTIONS

 Union Jack Flag Northumbria University, UK

France Flag Rennes School of Business, France

German Flag Pforzheim University, Germany

 


TYPICAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE

At the end of the International Dual Degree program, you graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Lakehead University in your choice of major and a degree from the partner institution of your choice (potentially with a separate major).

Though first year courses will be the same for all students, the specific graduation requirements at Lakehead University will depend on your choice of major . A meeting with your Program Chair is essential to determine whether any adjustments are required to your Lakehead University courses.

HOW TO APPLY

 
Prospective Students

Prospective students interested in this International Dual Degree program may follow the steps below to apply:
Step 1: Apply to the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program through OUAC (https://www.ouac.on.ca).
Step 2: After we receive your Honours Bachelor of Commerce application, you will receive an acknowledgement with your Lakehead University student number.
Step 3: Complete the Statement of Interest form and submit it to Recruitment & Admissions at docs.admission@lakeheadu.ca by March 1, 2025
 
Note that there are limited spots available, and admission will be competitive.
 
Current Students
 Rennes School of Business and Northumbria University streams
 
Are you currently a Lakehead Honours Bachelor of Commerce first or second year student? Spaces in the Rennes School of Business or Northumbria University streams may become available during the course of your study. The Faculty of Business Administration will collect applications from all interested second year students. Applications are due November 1 of the year prior to exchange; however, students are welcome to submit a late application in the event that other applicants are unable to attend. Successful applicants will be notified in January and provided guidance on how to proceed. Please fill out the form below to start the process:
 
 
It is recommended that all interested students with questions speak to their Chair. Appointments can be arranged by emailing business@lakeheadu.ca. Though first year students should wait until they have completed year one to formally apply, early discussions with their Chair are welcome.
 
Pforzheim University stream
 
At this time, this Pforzheim University stream is not available to current students at Lakehead University. Information will be provided here if this International Dual Degree stream is made available to current students.

Questions?

Please contact Dr. Wing Him Yeung (Coordinator, International Dual Degree) at whyeung@lakeheadu.ca or the Faculty of Business Administration office at business@lakeheadu.ca.

 

* Students in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting major) must take an additional year. Most other majors are possible with consultation.
** Not including living and travel expenses, repeated courses, or additional semesters needed for some students (eg. Accounting).
***Internship may be a requirement depending on the partner institution.