About us

Who we are

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad.

We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada, formerly the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world.

What we do

  • Advocate for Canadian universities at the federal level
  • Provide a forum for university leaders to share ideas and address challenges in higher education
  • Support students by providing online information on university study and offering scholarships on behalf of private sector companies
  • Foster collaboration among universities and governments, the private sector, communities and international partners to help build a better world

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Moving forward.

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

Universities Canada

Universities Canada.

Universities
Educate
Motivate
Inspire
Canada.

Universities
Engage
Illuminate
Empower
Canada.

Universities
Enrich
Strengthen
Reinvent
Canada.

Universities Canada.

Who do we connect?

Students
Graduates
Faculty
Governments
Private
Sector
General
Public

What do we stand for?

Learning excellence
Academic freedom
Collegiality and community
Openness and transparency
Accountability
Tangible results

Universities advancing education

Universities advancing research

Universities advancing learning innovation

Universities fostering partnerships

Universities fostering engagement

Universities fostering greater prosperity

Universities meeting social and economic challenges

Universities creating social and economic solutions

Universities creating social and economic solutions in Canada

Universities creating social and economic solutions in Canada and around the globe

Universities moving forward in Canada and around the globe

Universities moving forward in Canada

Universities in Canada

Universities Canada.

The voice of Canada’s universities.

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