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Humber Polytechnic

At Humber, we offer a distinct third option between community colleges and universities—The Third Lane™.

As Canada’s Polytechnic™, Humber has the competencies, breadth, and depth of talent and programs to shape a new lane for students, employers, and communities. It facilitates wealth creation and equal opportunity, thrives on innovation, and derives learning from failure.

At Humber, we are defining what it means to be a polytechnic.

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Why Polytechnic?

Take a look at these quick Humber facts and discover what makes Humber special.

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Guide to Humber

Choose your self-guided experience to explore Humber.

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Healthy Campus

Humber plans to be the healthiest campus in the country by becoming the first public college or polytechnic in Canada to adopt the Okanagan Charter.

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Hear From Humber's President

President Ann Marie Vaughan would like to welcome you to Humber Polytechnic.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

Transforming post-secondary education through global, polytechnic leadership.

Mission

Humber develops global citizens with the knowledge and skills to lead and innovate.

Values

Courage

We are bold in charting a new course in high quality education.

Innovation

We drive innovation and creative enterprise.

Equity

We cultivate an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential.

Health &
Well-being

We nurture the health and well-being of our communities.

Sustainability

We preserve our collective future.

Humber by the Numbers

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One of Canada's Largest Polytechnics

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More than 200 Full-Time Programs in 17 Areas of Interest

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6 ACADEMIC FACULTIES

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More than 86,000 learners

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More than 135,500 Full-Time Program Applications Annually

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More than 9,300 International Students

Humber Departments and Facilities

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Advancement and Alumni

Dedicated to supporting Humber's mission by engaging alumni and friends in support of our priorities.

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Campuses & Facilities

Visit one of our beautiful campuses that feature state-of-the-art facilities and great green spaces.

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Corporate Departments

Find out more about some of the departments providing services to the Humber community.

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Corporate Information

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Communications

Find out everything you need to know about Humber on-campus and in the news.

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Careers

Find your spot at Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber.

Academic Faculties

Academic Faculties

Learn about our different Faculties and our Employment and Training Services.

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Applied Research and Entrepreneurship

Humber Polytechnic is the top research institution in the GTA and Top 5 in Canada*. Humber has been awarded CFI grants to build Canada's first ATSC 3.0 lab.

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Centres of Innovation Network

Humber Centres of Innovation Network (COIs) bring together interdisciplinary teams of faculty, students, and community and industry partners to solve complex, real-world problems.

Sustainability at Humber

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Building NX is the 1st retrofit in Canada to achieve a Zero Carbon Building Design certification and is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in North America, according to the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies Canada.

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8 years in a row, Humber has been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers

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Multi-deck Commuter Hub incorporates sustainable features such as 700kW Solar PV and 100 secure bike parking spots

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Humber has 23 dual electric vehicle chargers across North and Lakeshore campuses

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More than 250,000 single use containers avoided landfill since the adoption of Friendlier reusable containers on campus