A public college in Hamilton, Ontario, offering a wide range of programs in technology, skilled trades, health sciences, and business. A leader in applied research and apprenticeships.
Address: 135 Fennell Avenue West, L9C 0E5 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships, Health Sciences, Engineering Technology
Domains taught:
- Automation, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong partnerships with industry in the Hamilton area for co-op, apprenticeships, and applied research (e.g., IDEAWORKS). Focus on future-ready skills.
Research:
Applied research and innovation in areas such as advanced manufacturing, digital health, sustainable building technology, and industrial internet of things.
Famous Alumnis:
Annette Hamm, Martin G. P.
Woolridge
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1500
Current students***:
30000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
125000
Pros
Leading college for apprenticeships and skilled trades, strong focus on applied research and innovation, serves Hamilton’s industrial base.
Cons
Focus is on applied skills and diplomas, not a traditional degree-granting university.
Best For
Students in the Hamilton area seeking high-quality training in skilled trades, technology, or health sciences, with strong links to local industry and applied research opportunities.
- Additive Manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Innovation, Lean Manufacturing
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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