University in Niagara Falls, Ontario
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
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 marked its official opening. [7] The following month, it enrolled over 1,000 students across two undergraduate and three graduate programs. [8]
Academics
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]
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