
Polytechnics Canada is a national nonprofit association representing 13 research-intensive, publicly funded polytechnics, colleges, and institutes of technology in Canada.
In 2022-23, the association's 13 members served over 402,600 for-credit students, with 100% of polytechnic programs built around an experiential component or model.
Polytechnics Canada’s members are providers of applied research. In 2023-24, they conducted 5,609 applied research projects, serving 3,051 partners and engaging 28,522 students.
History
Polytechnics Canada was established in 2003 by eight Canadian colleges, polytechnics, and institutes of technology. The original founding members are BCIT, Conestoga College, George Brown College, Humber Polytechnic, NAIT, SAIT, Seneca Polytechnic and Sheridan. In recent years, Red River College Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Algonquin College and Fanshawe College have joined as members.
Members
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Higher education in Canada
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List of colleges in Ontario
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List of colleges in Alberta
Colleges in Alberta may refer to several types of educational institutions. College in Canada most commonly refers to a career-oriented post-secondary institution that provides vocational education or education in applied arts, applied technology ...
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List of colleges in British Columbia
Colleges in British Columbia may refer to several types of educational institutions. College in Canada most commonly refers to a career-oriented post-secondary institutions that provides vocational training or education in applied arts, applied t ...
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External links
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Educational organizations based in Ontario
Vocational education in Canada
College and university associations and consortia in Canada