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Indigenous STEM Access Program (ISTEM) at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

Eight-month access program for First Nations (status or non-status), Metis or Inuit students who do not meet entry requirements for science programs, preparing them for first-year studies in the faculties of Science and Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management and Health and Behavioural Sciences. Passing all courses with an overall 60% average ensures eligibility for admission.

Department: Indigenous Access Programs  |  Duration: 8 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Eight academic preparation courses: English 1012, English 1015 or 1016, Mathematics 1051, University Seminar 1015 or 1016, Chemistry 1050 and 1070, General Science 0251, Indigenous Transition Year Program 1191, plus 0.5 to 1.0 FCE of electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be First Nations (status or non-status), Metis or Inuit, fluent in English, hold Grade 12C English or equivalent and not meet the admission criteria for science programs; Grade 12C Chemistry and Math are strongly recommended. Application package and official transcripts; no application fee.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,104 a year (2026). Canadian/Permanent Resident of Ontario, full-time Fall/Winter 2026-2027 tuition for fee group 'Arts' (Thunder Bay campus schedule); figure shown is Year 1 tuition. Tuition by year of study: Year 1: $6,104.20; Year 2: $6,074.98; Year 3: $6,033.61; Year 4: Source

International applicants: CAD 31,750 a year (2026). International, full-time Fall/Winter 2026-2027 tuition for fee group 'Arts' (Thunder Bay campus schedule); figure shown is Year 1 tuition. Tuition by year of study: Year 1: $31,750.00; Year 2: $31,143.00; Year 3: $31,143.00; Year 4: $31,143.00. Excludes c Source

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

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