University of Niagara Falls Canada explained

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]

Academics

The university received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities in October 2022^[7] to offer five programs:

• 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.^[8]

See also

• Brock University
• Education in Ontario

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-10-27 . Canada: GUS announces new uni in Niagara Falls . 2024-01-10 . thepienews.com . en.
2. Web site: 2022-10-25 . Province approves new University of Niagara Falls Canada . 2024-01-10 . constructconnect.com . en-US.
3. Niagara Falls: Business Case and Land Capacity for Downtown Post-Secondary Campus. City of Niagara Falls.
4. Web site: 2022-10-18 . Niagara Falls set to get university, will welcome first students in 2024 . 2024-01-10 . The Niagara Independent . en.
5. Web site: 2022-10-18 . A new 'world-class' university is set to open in Ontario in the next two years . 2024-01-10 . CTV News . en.
6. Web site: Spiteri . Ray . University of Niagara Falls Canada welcomes students for inaugural spring term . Niagara Falls Review . 13 August 2024.
7. Web site: Spiteri . Ray . 2022-10-17 . Niagara Falls lands private university . 2024-01-10 . Niagara Falls Review . en.
8. Web site: Niagara Falls bets on a new private university for economic growth . 2024-01-10 . University Affairs . en-US.