Canada’s first university north of 60°, established in 2020 (formerly Yukon College). Offers a range of programs tailored to the needs of the Yukon, including trades, diplomas, and degrees.
Address: 500 University Drive, Y1A 5K4 Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Indigenous Governance, Northern Studies, Environmental and Conservation Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong partnerships with Yukon First Nations, territorial government, and industries (mining, tourism). Focus on Northern research and education.
Research:
Research focused on Northern issues, including climate change adaptation, Indigenous self-determination, resource management, and cold climate innovation.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
300
Current students***:
1200
Foreign students***:
2%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Unique focus on Northern and Indigenous contexts, small class sizes, strong community connections in the Yukon.
Cons
Very small and new as a university, limited program breadth, remote location.
Best For
Students interested in Northern studies, Indigenous governance, or environmental science in a unique Yukon context, often seeking smaller, community-focused education.
- Climate Change, Environmental Impact, Sustainable Development
*: 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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