Convocation - Universities Canada

Congratulations class of 2023!

Whether it’s been four years or ten of late night studying, balancing school and work and chasing your passions, graduation marks the end of an era for many students and is the culmination of much hard work and determination.

Bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, PhDs, certifications and others—all deserve exuberant celebration!

Please join Universities Canada in congratulating Canada’s newest cohort of graduates as they set forth on new adventures.

What new grads had to say

By the numbers

326k

yearly graduates

Over 326,000 students graduate from Canadian universities each year.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2020.
75%

undergraduate graduates

Around 75% (245,000) graduating students are from undergraduate programs.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2020.
30%

STEM degree graduates

Nearly 30% of students graduate from a science, technology, engineering or mathematics program.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2020.

Spotlight on

Students Group Photo on graduation ceremony

Caps and gowns: A history of convocation traditions

After classes, exams and late-night study sessions convocation is one of the most exciting days of a university student’s life.

May 10, 2022 Article

Students talking with each other in graduation convocation

Today’s graduates are paving the way for a prosperous future

University graduates are prepared to take on the changing workforce and to revitalize Canada’s economy.

June 13, 2022 Article