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About the university

Our vision

We advance the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world.

We create unique value in higher education

Students

We prepare our students to contribute and thrive in a world that's increasingly driven by technology and its implications on everyday life.

Industry

We partner with industry to help solve their real-world challenges, while bringing their ideas and insights into our research and learning environment.

Community

We drive the economic and social well-being of our community with a focus on the next generation of technology and its interaction with the human environment.

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Leader in energy efficiency
We are home to Canada's largest geothermal system, which heats and cools campus buildings
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Canada Research Chairs
We attract leading scholars and create excellent learning experiences
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Specialized research laboratories and facilities

We specialize in

Automotive Engineering
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Automotive Engineering

Canada's only accredited Automotive undergraduate engineering programs of their kind

Forensic Psychology
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Forensic Psychology

Intersect the study of psychology and justice

Forensic Science
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Forensic Science

Canada's only Forensic Science program fully accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences

Railway Engineering Specialization
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Railway Engineering Specialization

Canada's only English undergraduate specialization in Railway Engineering of its kind

Marine Biology
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Marine Biology

Learn about marine ecosystems and organisms in this specialization

Mechatronics Engineering
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Mechatronics Engineering

Integrate mechanical and electrical engineering

Medical Laboratory Science
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Medical Laboratory Science

1 of 2 degree-granting Medical Laboratory Science programs in Canada

Nuclear Engineering
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Nuclear Engineering

Canada’s only Nuclear Engineering undergraduate program

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Energy

Energy

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Sustainability

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University facts

History

History

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Leadership and governance

Leadership and governance

Vision, mission and values

Vision, mission and values

Priorities

Priorities

Publications

Publications

Accessibility

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