Ontario Tech University

Previously known as the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology (UOIT), Ontario Tech University is a government-run institution of research and higher education in Oshawa, Ontario. It was established in the year 2002. The institution adopted its present-day name in March 2019. It has affiliations from the International Association of Universities, Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Universities Canada, and the Canadian Bureau for International Education. The university is also associated with the Council of Ontario Universities and Ontario University Athletics.

Ontario Tech has its main campus spread across 400 acres in the northern part of Oshawa city, which is also known as the North Campus. It also operates a branch campus in the city center termed as the Downtown Campus. The main campus consists of numerous buildings housing high-tech learning facilities, residences, recreation spaces, student support facilities, and parking areas. It has top-notch research facilities, which includes over 80 specialized laboratories. Its libraries possess a collection of research guides, journals, books, databases, and other sources that can be accessed by teachers and the students.

Recreation and Wellness Centre on the campus houses the Ice Centre, Flex gym, Fieldhouse, and several mental health support facilities. The campus has several cafes and food joints that serve delicious, healthy, and hygienic food and beverages. The university provides housing facilities to both boys and girls in its two on-campus residence halls, which are managed by the Campus Living Centres. Other on-site facilities include a bookstore, childcare center, health center, and IT services.

The academic structure of Ontario Tech University has been categorized into seven faculties, each one housing various departments that are focused on different subject areas. It extends career-oriented education at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate levels. The university offers educational and professional programs in business, science, education, humanities, health sciences, information technology, and social sciences. Apart from this, it extends a range of online programs to facilitate flexible learning for working professionals. The institution has collaborations with many companies and organizations that provide numerous internships and research opportunities to the students. At present, about 10,000 students are enrolled in various programs at the university. Its staff comprises more than 2200 academic instructors, administrative faculties, and supporting members, who provide quality education and clerical assistance.

Ontario Tech has a vast alumni network of over 18,000 graduates across the globe. The alumni list includes the names of highly-successful and renowned leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, media persons, lawyers, and IT professionals. The institution takes pride in celebrating the accomplishments of its alumni. Further, the Alumni Association Council of Ontario Tech organizes a range of events and programs for the alumni and also works as a link between them and the current students.