Commerce international dual degree (Pforzheim, Thunder Bay)

Lakehead University · Thunder Bay home campus; third year at Pforzheim.

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4 / 5 years
Duration (years)
4 years; Accounting major 5 years
Lakehead Business · Pforzheim dual-degree exact requirements
Required 100-day internship approved by Pforzheim
Work experience
Required 100-day internship approved by Pforzheim
Lakehead Business · Pforzheim dual-degree exact requirements
70% minimum
Academic minimum
The university publishes a 70% academic minimum, not an entering-average range.
OUInfo · International Dual Degree ATV; 2027–28

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineMonday, November 2, 2026

Winter international application recommendation
Winter 2027 entry · International applicants where the programme offers Winter entry
Recommended date; later applications may be accepted if space remains. Excludes the named Education, advanced Social Work, Nursing and JD exceptions. Current application closure controls availability.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

Not open yet; check live program statusFall 2027 applications2027 entry

Not open yet; check live program status
Lakehead's program list shows Fall 2027 programs as not yet accepting applications
The university says Fall applications usually open in mid-September of the previous year

SourceChecked Sep 9, 2026

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UEnglish
One of: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Data Management (MDM4U), or Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

OSSD and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including ENG4U and one of MCV4U, MDM4U or MHF4U. Minimum 70% overall final average; competitive admission may require higher grades.
Direct prospective-student applications use OUAC ATV. Places are limited and admission is competitive.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
OUInfo · International Dual Degree ATV; 2027–28OUInfo · International Dual Degree ATV; 2027–28
Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Official secondary and postsecondary transcripts
- Provide records from every secondary and postsecondary institution attended or currently attending. Official transcripts must come directly from the issuer or through OUAC or another accepted electronic service; student or agent submissions are not official.
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Applicant pathways

Exact international dual-degree partner/home campus

Lakehead HBComm + Pforzheim BSc Business Administration / Controlling, Accounting, and Financial Management.
Direct prospective-student applications use OUAC ATV. Places are limited and admission is competitive.
Meet HBComm continuation requirements at the end of second year to participate abroad; students who do not qualify may continue in a Lakehead business degree.
Accounting majors require five years. Other major combinations require academic advising and may add courses.
Only Lakehead Finance or Accounting majors may use this stream.
Complete every first- and second-year requirement by April 30 of second year before departure.

Partner progression and degree conditions

Students continuing to Pforzheim after second year

Meet HBComm continuation requirements at the end of second year to participate abroad; students who do not qualify may continue in a Lakehead business degree.
Accounting majors require five years. Other major combinations require academic advising and may add courses.
Only Lakehead Finance or Accounting majors may use this stream.
Complete every first- and second-year requirement by April 30 of second year before departure.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Direct prospective-student applications use OUAC ATV. Places are limited and admission is competitive.
Meet HBComm continuation requirements at the end of second year to participate abroad; students who do not qualify may continue in a Lakehead business degree.
Only Lakehead Finance or Accounting majors may use this stream.
Complete every first- and second-year requirement by April 30 of second year before departure.
Courses are taught in English, plus a required German as a Foreign Language course.

References

Course planning

Accounting majors require five years. Other major combinations require academic advising and may add courses.

References

Work and practical requirements

Internship work must be in Controlling, Accounting or Financial Management. It may span semesters, with each allotment at least 30 consecutive days.

References

Program facts

Academic minimum

InternshipRequired 100-day internship approved by Pforzheim

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Pforzheim stream is restricted to Finance and Accounting.

Accounting

Honours Bachelor of Commerce + BSc Business Administration / Controlling, Accounting, and Financial Management

The Lakehead side follows the Honours Bachelor of Commerce Accounting major. The partner degree includes controlling, accounting and financial management.

Published requirements