Humber College
Toronto (3 locations) humber.ca
The largest polytechnic in Canada, Humber College prioritizes a balanced combination of hands-on, career-focused learning, theory and entrepreneurial drive. Nearly 80 per cent of the more than 220 full-time programs include workintegrated learning opportunities such as co-op, internships, field placements and practicums. Students can also partner with industry on realworld, applied research projects thanks to a network of multidisciplinary innovation centres specializing in health and wellness, social innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and business.
Spanning over 40 areas of study across six academic faculties, Humber’s wide range of credentials includes apprenticeships, diplomas and advanced diplomas, certificates and graduate certificates, plus 38 honours bachelor degrees, the most among Ontario colleges. More than 80 pathways are available at partner institutions around the world.
Humber is also focused on student success, both in and outside of the classroom, and creating an engaging campus environment. “We are committed to listening and putting students’ experiences first,” says Ian Crookshank, the dean of students. “Aside from in-person services, students can now book a phone or video advising appointment and access our other student services this way. Our goal is for students to know we support them and we got them.” Small class sizes, for example, encourage meaningful interactions with expert faculty and fellow classmates.
Students looking to go global can take advantage of such short- or long-term international learning and work experience opportunities as a semester abroad, placements and faculty-led study tours through 40-plus academic partners on six continents.