A recent national level study has claimed Lakehead University to be one of the leading schools that offer a distinguished exposure and opportunities to the undergraduate students. The university has jumped from its fourth place last year.

The annual ranking conducted by Info source Inc. has placed Lakehead at the second position among the other institutes. In Ontario, the university has topped among the others in the undergraduate category. Last year, the university held second place in Ontario.

Expressing his gladness, Lakehead's Vice President Ron Hanley said that special emphasis is given on offering opportunities to the students while they are undergraduates only.

"One of the things we take great pride in is the opportunity to get undergraduate students involved in research. If we were a bigger university it would probably be very difficult for undergraduate students to get involved in the high quality research with our faculty members", said Hanley.

In addition, he mentioned that undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in the real world projects, so that they are competitive enough after they complete their graduation.

Hanley also averred that high ranking of the institute is clear evidence that proves the close relation between the university and community.