University of Niagara Falls Canada
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| Type | Private, for-profit |
|---|---|
| Established | 2024 |
| President | Cyndi McLeod |
| Provost | David Gray |
| Location | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Campus | Urban |
| Owner | Global University Systems |
| Colours | Navy blue, royal blue, white |
| Website | unfc |
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
[edit]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 celebrated its official grand opening. The following month, in October 2024, the university welcomed its largest cohort to date, with over 1,000 students enrolled across two undergraduate and three graduate programs.[7] The university is projected to generate over 100 full-time jobs in the region.[8]
Academics
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Canada: GUS announces new uni in Niagara Falls". thepienews.com. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Province approves new University of Niagara Falls Canada". constructconnect.com. 2022-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Niagara Falls: Business Case and Land Capacity for Downtown Post-Secondary Campus (PDF) (Report). City of Niagara Falls.
- ^ "Niagara Falls set to get university, will welcome first students in 2024". The Niagara Independent. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Spiteri, Ray. "University of Niagara Falls Canada welcomes students for inaugural spring term". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "University of Niagara Falls celebrates grand opening". ThoroldToday.ca. 2024-09-20. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "University of Niagara Falls celebrates grand opening". Giant FM 91.7 Classic Rock. 2024-09-23. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Spiteri, Ray (2022-10-17). "Niagara Falls lands private university". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Niagara Falls bets on a new private university for economic growth". University Affairs. Retrieved 2024-01-10.