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]
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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 |
History
editThe 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
editThe 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
editReferences
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". Giant FM 91.7 Classic Rock. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ "University of Niagara Falls celebrates grand opening". ThoroldToday.com. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ 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.