In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, it ranks 1001–1200 globally, while in the THE Impact Rankings it is placed 90th worldwide and is the top-ranked Canadian university with under 10,000 students. The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 places Lakehead in the 401–475 range, and U.S. News & World Report ranks it #1372 globally and #31 in Canada.