University of Niagara Falls Canada

University of Niagara Falls Canada
Type Private, for-profit
Established2024
PresidentCyndi McLeod
ProvostDavid Gray
Location
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
CampusUrban
OwnerGlobal University Systems
ColoursNavy blue, royal blue, white
Websiteunfc.ca

The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is a private, for-profit university in downtown Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The university was established in 2024 after its announcement in October 2022 by Global University Systems Canada.[1] The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in biomedical sciences, business, data analytics, management and digital media.[2]

History

The City of Niagara Falls had been actively pursuing the development of a post-secondary campus in its downtown core. In 2013, the city produced a business case and land capacity document with the aim of attracting a campus downtown to support a series of economic development efforts.[3] In October 2022, Jill Dunlop announced the approval of UNF and its initial program offerings.[4][5] The university is located on 4342 Queen Street. In April 2024, the university started its inaugural term with sixty students in two graduate programs.[6]

In September 2024, the university marked its official opening. [7] The following month, it enrolled over 1,000 students across two undergraduate and three graduate programs. [8]

Academics

The university received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities in October 2022[9] to offer five programs:[5]

  • Honours of Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences
  • Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Majors in Digital Economy and Digital Marketing
  • Master of Data Analytics – Specializations in Marketing Analytics and Operations Analytics
  • Master of Management – Specializations in Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship
  • Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications

The programs were designed by academics contracted from other Canadian universities.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Canada: GUS announces new uni in Niagara Falls". thepienews.com. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  2. ^ "Province approves new University of Niagara Falls Canada". constructconnect.com. 2022-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  3. ^ Niagara Falls: Business Case and Land Capacity for Downtown Post-Secondary Campus (PDF) (Report). City of Niagara Falls.
  4. ^ "Niagara Falls set to get university, will welcome first students in 2024". The Niagara Independent. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  5. ^ a b "A new 'world-class' university is set to open in Ontario in the next two years". CTV News. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  6. ^ Spiteri, Ray. "University of Niagara Falls Canada welcomes students for inaugural spring term". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  7. ^ "University of Niagara Falls celebrates grand opening". Giant FM 91.7 Classic Rock. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  8. ^ "University of Niagara Falls celebrates grand opening". ThoroldToday.com. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  9. ^ Spiteri, Ray (2022-10-17). "Niagara Falls lands private university". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  10. ^ "Niagara Falls bets on a new private university for economic growth". University Affairs. Retrieved 2024-01-10.

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