Academics
Embrace the future of learning
Thrive in the digital age with an education that sets you up to succeed . We don’t just offer degrees; we launch careers in a world driven by innovation and technology.
With industry-driven curriculum, our academic programs are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the modern world of work. You’ll learn the cutting-edge skills employers are actively seeking right now, and for the future. Our approach to learning is built around three core principles: accessible, digitally focused, and relevant.
Accessible
We use a quarter system with four terms throughout the year instead of semesters. While terms are shorter, workload is comparable, with up to four courses per term versus five in a semester system. This offers year-round operation, flexible scheduling, more work/study opportunities, and additional entry points. UNF's admissions are flexible, recognizing diverse learning. Credit transfer is streamlined, and programs are offered on-campus, online, and in hybrid formats, maximizing accessibility.
Digitally focused
An underlying theme of our academic programs is digital fluency, preparing students for the rapidly evolving job market. The curriculum focuses on in-demand skills, supported by online learning and content management systems. We aim to be a zero-textbook cost university, utilizing open educational resources. Class time prioritizes application and problem-solving, with exploration of emerging technologies like VR/AR. The goal is engaged, lifelong learners.
Relevant
While the new world of work requires some new skills, transferable skills such as active listening, critical thinking, communication, social perceptiveness, and time management are always relevant. We instill these invaluable skills into programs as learning outcomes, embedding them into courses across the curriculum. Work-integrated learning (WIL) goes beyond traditional co-ops, offering applied research, challenge-based learning, internships, field placements, and service learning. Community partnerships with organizations like the Niagara Falls Innovation Hub, enhances WIL opportunities.
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Message from the Provost
We are shaping a modern university that prioritizes the needs of contemporary students – this is a rare opportunity to do something that will have an incredible impact on our students and their communities for decades to come.
Centre for Teaching Excellence
The Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) is dedicated to fostering innovative and impactful teaching practices that support faculty development, program innovation, and student success.
Work-integrated learning
Take your learning beyond the classroom. Work-integrated learning offers you the opportunity to work and learn from business, government, and industry partners while still a student.
Research and innovation
Our academic programs are aligned with regional, national, and international labour needs and skills gaps. To help ensure that, our program content is underpinned by current and credible research and scholarship.
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar is an important document that contains the most current information on programs and courses, as well as rules and regulations. It is an essential document for students during their time here.
