“In order to improve Canada’s productivity, enhance our economic competitiveness and increase our standard of living, our Government will continue to make targeted investments to promote and encourage research and development in Canada's private sector and in our universities, colleges and polytechnics. It will look for ways to support innovation while ensuring that federal investment in research and development is effective and maximizes results for Canadians.”
Propelling business innovation, creating jobs for tomorrow
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is one of the biggest and most dynamic colleges in Ontario. With an international reputation for quality programs and academic excellence, Humber serves more than 22,000 full-time and 56,000 part-time students.
A full-service polytechnic institute, Humber’s 150 full-time programs in more than 40 areas of study span credentials from four-year bachelor’s degrees, to two-and three-year diplomas, one-and two-year certificates and post graduate certificates, and apprenticeships. At the degree level, 2,650 students study in Humber’s 13 areas of specialization. This represents one-quarter of all Ontario college degree students.
Humber’s award-winning and industry-connected faculty teach in state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. Students graduate with the credentials, knowledge and skills that employers value.
Research is an emerging area within Humber. Our goal is to bridge the gap between research and innovation as it relates to the small and medium business sector. Students have the opportunity to develop solutions for businesses, while they earn their credentials. As research and academics become more integrated at Humber, the college is poised to play a significant role in Ontario’s, and Canada’s economic growth. Our research efforts are strongly supported by the federal and provincial governments and industry.
Industry partnerships are essential to Humber’s success. Industry advisors provide guidance on academic programming, ensuring students learn the most relevant curriculum. The partnerships also provide work study, field placement and internship opportunities for students. Our partners offer research opportunities, fund scholarships, contribute to our infrastructure projects and most importantly hire our graduates.
The International League for Innovation in the Community College has chosen Humber (the only Canadian board member) to be part of a network of 12 Vanguard Colleges across North America whose methodologies are serving as a basis for model programs and best practices for all colleges.
Humber finished first in its class in the highly regarded Community College Survey of Student Engagement in 2009 in each of four categories, including Active and Collaborative Learning, Student Effort, Academic Challenge and Student-Faculty Interaction. More than 85 percent of Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies.
Campus locations:
- North Campus
- Lakeshore Campus
- Orangeville Campus
Students
| Full-time | 22,000 |
|---|---|
| Part-time and Continuing Education | 56,000 |
| Apprenticeship | 2,000 |
| International | 2,030 |
| Total students | 77,000 |
New Student Intake
| 2009 | 12,853 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,938 |
| 2007 | 9,709 |
Faculty
| Full-time | 502 |
|---|
Academics
| Bachelor’s Degrees | 12 |
|---|---|
| Articulated Bachelor’s Degrees | 8 |
| Diploma Programs | 76 |
| Certificate Programs | 20 |
| Graduate Certificates | 35 |
| Apprenticeship Programs | 12 |
Graduation Data
| Average number of Graduates (last 5 years) | 8,580 |
|---|---|
| Work placement in field after graduation (%) | 85% |
| Average starting salary | $37,393 |
Applied Research & Innovation Services
Humber’s evolving research enterprise includes four types of activities: 1) applied R&D with private industry to facilitate technological solutions across a range of sectors; 2) School-led topical/discipline-based research, 3) community-based outreach and workforce development research, and 4) research on teaching and learning. Through these activities, Humber enhances its applied learning agenda, while providing our industry and community stakeholders with a highly trained and relevant workforce, customized training solutions, and solutions to real world problems.
Newcomer Integration
http://www.newtocanada.humber.ca/
Humber helps students who are new to Canada join the Canadian workforce, receive certification, or build upon their career. Humber provides many services, skills and upgrading programs to help students reach their potential and pursue their educational goals.
To help students make the right career and educational choices at Humber, Internationally Trained Immigrant Advisors are available to answer questions and provide one-on-one advice and guidance.
International Activities and International Educational Partnerships
International Activities and International Educational Partnerships
http://international.humber.ca
Humber collaborates with a number of internationally based institutions to deliver postsecondary programming. One of Humber’s long-standing relationships is delivery of the Business Administration Program in collaboration with Ningbo University in China. Humber co-delivers years one and two of the program in China before students come to Toronto to complete the third year of the program. In the past five years, more than 400 students have successfully completed the program.
International students studying at Humber have the unique opportunity to pair their global perspective with a respected Canadian education that offers dynamic work opportunities. The International program offers Two-Year Ontario Graduate Certificates, accelerated programs specifically designed to lead students directly from graduation to the workplace.
Humber offers students opportunities to study or work abroad and gain credits toward certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Humber also has a number of agreements with various international universities for students to gain degree completion after graduation from diploma programs. These agreements exist with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in China, the University of Las Vegas in the U.S., Schiller University in France, IMC University of Applied Sciences (FH) Krems in Austria, National Kaohsiung Hospitality College in Taiwan, Motherwell College in Scotland, and Penn College in the U.S and the U.K.
Humber has worked with international partners to develop capacity in business, technology and the health service sectors in various regions of Africa and Asia. Typically, projects have been undertaken with the financial support from donor organizations such as the Canadian International Development Agency, the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank.
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is renowned for their expertise in:
- Applied Technology
- Business and Management
- Community and Emergency Services
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Media Studies & Information Technology
Humber offers Bachelor's Degrees in:
- Creative Advertising
- Contemporary Music
- Criminal Justice
- e-Business Marketing
- Fashion Management
- Film and Media Production
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- International Business
- Paralegal Studies
- Tourism Management
Humber's Close Industry partners
Top 5 countries of origin of International Students:
- India
- South Korea
- China
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Guyana
Contact information
President
John Davies
416.675.6622 ext 4853
john.davies@humber.ca
Vice President, Academic
Michael Hatton
416.675.6622 ext 4510
michael.hatton@humber.ca
Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services
Rani Dhaliwal
416.675.6622 ext 5062
rani.dhaliwal@humber.ca
Vice President, Student and Corporate Services
John Mason
416.675.6622 ext 5041
john.mason@humber.ca
Associate Vice President, Planning and Development
Rick Embree
416.675.6622, ext. 4553
rick.embree@humber.ca
Director, Marketing & Communications
Sylvia Kowal
416-675-6622 ext 4098
sylvia.kowal@humber.ca
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