Canadian Higher Education-related Organizations

Government Regulatory Organizations

This uniRank category encompass all federal, national, state, or local government bodies and agencies that are responsible for recognizing, overseeing, regulating and/or funding higher education institutions. Examples of such government regulatory organizations include Ministries of Higher Education, Departments of Higher Education and other similar government bodies with the authority and responsibility to govern the higher education sector. These organizations play a vital role in ensuring the quality and standards of higher education institutions within their respective jurisdictions.

Conseil des ministres de l'Éducation

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The Conseil des ministres de l'Éducation du Canada (CMEC)or the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, is an intergovernmental organization established in 1967. It serves as a collaborative forum for the ministers of education fr ... learn more

Department of Advanced Education

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The Department of Advanced Education of Nova Scotia is a provincial government agency responsible for overseeing post-secondary education within the province. Its primary mandate is to promote economic growth and prosperity by ensuri ... learn more

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development of Newfoundland & Labrador

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The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development of Newfoundland and Labrador is a provincial government agency responsible for overseeing the education system within the province. Its primary mandate is to ensure that all ... learn more

Department of Education and Training

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The Department of Education and Training of Manitoba is a provincial government agency responsible for overseeing the education system within the province. Its primary mandate is to ensure that all students have access to high-qualit ... learn more

Department of Education of Nunavut

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The Department of Education of Nunavut is the territorial government agency responsible for overseeing and administering the education system in Nunavut, Canada. Established in 1999 following the creation of Nunavut as a separate ter ... learn more

Department of Education of the Yukon Territory

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The Department of Education of the Yukon Territory is the governmental body responsible for overseeing and administering the education system in Yukon, Canada. Established in 1909, the department's primary mandate is to provide acces ... learn more

Department of Education, Culture and Employment

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The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) of the Northwest Territories (NWT) is the territorial government agency responsible for overseeing and administering education, cultural and employment services across the reg ... learn more

Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

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The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) is a key agency within the Government of New Brunswick, Canada, responsible for overseeing post-secondary education, training programs, employment services and la ... learn more

Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning of Prince Edward Island

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The Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is a provincial government agency dedicated to enhancing the employability and skill development of Island residents. Its mandate encompasses workforce d ... learn more

Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission

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The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is an interprovincial agency established to enhance the quality, accessibility, and accountability of post-secondary education in Canada's Maritime pr ... learn more

Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur

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The Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (MEES) is the governmental body responsible for overseeing education and higher education in the province of Quebec, Canada. It manages the education system from preschool t ... learn more

Ministry of Advanced Education

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The Ministry of Advanced Education in Alberta is a provincial government department responsible for overseeing post-secondary education and training in the province. Its mandate includes ensuring access to quality education, supporti ... learn more

Ministry of Advanced Education of Saskatchewan

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The Ministry of Advanced Education in Saskatchewan is a provincial government entity responsible for overseeing post-secondary education and training. Its mandate includes developing a skilled and educated workforce to meet the needs ... learn more

Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security

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The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) was a provincial government department in Ontario, Canada, responsible for overseeing post-secondary education and skills training. Its mandate included ensuring access to qu ... learn more

Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

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The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills is a provincial government department in British Columbia, Canada, responsible for overseeing post-secondary education and skills training. Its mandate includes enhancing acc ... learn more

Ontario Council on Graduate Studies

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The Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS) is a pivotal advisory body within the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), dedicated to enhancing the quality and accessibility of graduate education across Ontario. Established in 197 ... learn more

Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board Ministry of Training Colleges

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The Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) is an independent agency of the Ontario government, established under the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000. Its primary function is to assess applic ... learn more

Accreditation and Quality Evaluation Organizations

This uniRank category includes public or private entities responsible for assessing and evaluating the quality, standards and performance of higher education institutions as a whole or their specific programs. Accreditation organizations typically have established criteria and guidelines that institutions must meet to be accredited. These criteria often cover areas such as faculty qualifications, curriculum, student services, infrastructure, governance and educational outcomes. The evaluation process usually involves self-assessment by the institution, peer reviews, site visits and documentation reviews. Accreditation is typically granted for a specific period and institutions must undergo periodic reviews to maintain the accredited status of the institution or its programs. Quality evaluation organizations, also known as quality assurance agencies or quality councils, are also responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of educational institutions and programs. Quality evaluation organizations often assess institutions based on factors such as educational outcomes, faculty qualifications, research output, student support services, infrastructure, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Both accreditation or quality evaluation organizations may operate at the national, regional or international level. The evaluations conducted by these organizations serve multiple purposes. They provide information to prospective students, employers, and other stakeholders about the quality and credibility of institutions or programs. Additionally, the evaluations can help institutions identify areas for improvement and implement quality enhancement measures. It's worth noting that accreditation and quality evaluation organizations can vary in their structures, methodologies and specific areas of focus. Different countries and regions may have their own accrediting bodies or quality assurance agencies with distinct frameworks and processes for evaluation

Campus Alberta Quality Council

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The Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) is an independent agency established by the Government of Alberta to ensure the quality of degree programs offered by post-secondary institutions in the province. Operating at arm’s length fr ... learn more

Commission d'Évaluation de l'Enseignement Collégial

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The Commission d'évaluation de l'enseignement collégial (CEEC) is an independent public quality assurance agency established by the Government of Québec. Its mandate is to contribute to and demonstrate the development of the quality ... learn more

Conseil canadien de certification en architecture

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The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB), known in French as the Conseil canadien de certification en architecture, is the national body responsible for certifying the academic qualifications of individuals seeking to be ... learn more

Ontario College Quality Assurance Service

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The Ontario College Quality Assurance Service (OCQAS) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the quality and consistency of programs offered by Ontario's 24 public Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CA ... learn more

University Associations and Alliances

This uniRank category encompass all organizations or collaborative networks that bring together multiple universities or higher education institutions with a common purpose. These associations and alliances serve as platforms for cooperation, knowledge sharing and advocacy within the higher education sector. They promote collaboration among member institutions, address common challenges and work towards common goals. University associations and alliances may operate at the local, national, regional or international level.

Association des Universités de la Francophonie Canadienne

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The Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) is a national network representing 22 French-language postsecondary institutions across Canada. Established in 1975, ACUFC advocates for the advancemen ... learn more

Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher Education

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The Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher Education (ARIHE) is a non-profit organization representing colleges and universities affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Founded in 1984, ARIHE serves as a platform for ... learn more

Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire

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The Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (BCI)or Interuniversity Cooperation Office, is a non-profit organization that unites all universities in Quebec, Canada. Established in 2014 following the restructuring of the Conférence d ... learn more

Christian Higher Education Canada

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Christian Higher Education Canada (CHEC) is a national association representing Christian universities, colleges and theological seminaries across Canada. Established in 2005, CHEC serves as a collaborative platform ... learn more

Council of Ontario Universities

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The Council of Ontario Universities (COU), also branded as Ontario’s Universities, is the umbrella association representing the publicly supported university sector in the Canadian province of Ontario. Accordi ... learn more

Forum international des universités publiques

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The Forum international des universités publiques (French) or International Forum of Public Universities (English), commonly known by its acronyms FIUP or IFPU, is a ... learn more

Organización Universitaria Interamericana

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The Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI), also known in English as the Inter‑American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE), is a Canada‑based non‑profit international university associ ... learn more

Polytechnics Canada

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Polytechnics Canada is a national, independent, non‑profit association representing Canada's leading publicly funded polytechnic institutions. Formed in 2003, it brings together 13 research‑intensive colleges, instit ... learn more

U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities

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The U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (commonly called U15 Canada) is a collaborative association of fifteen public research-intensive universities in Canada. It was formally established in 1991 (ori ... learn more

Universités Canada

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Universities Canada (formerly known as the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, or AUCC) is the national voice representing Canadian universities. Established in 1911, it serves as a non-governmental, ... learn more

Professional and Industry Associations

This uniRank category encompasses organizations that represent specific professions or industries and play a role in evaluating and recognizing programs and courses offered by universities. These associations focus on ensuring that academic programs align with the standards and requirements of the respective professions or industries they represent. Professional and industry associations primarily operate at the national level, working with universities within their countries.

Agri-Food Innovation Council

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The Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC), founded in 1920 as the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists, is Canada's sole national organization dedicated to agricultural research and innovation. It serves as a unified voice f ... learn more

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

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The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), known in French as l’Association canadienne des ergothérapeutes (ACE), is the national professional association representing over 20,000 occupational therapists (OTs), occup ... learn more

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

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The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is a non-profit, self-governing professional association representing over 25,000 members across Ontario. Established in 1957, OACETT serves as t ... learn more

Student Unions and Organizations

This uniRank category includes all representative bodies formed by students within higher education institutions. These organizations aim to advocate for the rights, interests and well-being of students and provide a platform for student engagement, involvement and representation.

Canadian University Press

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The Canadian University Press (CUP) is a non-profit cooperative and newswire service owned by over 50 student newspapers at post-secondary institutions across Canada. Founded in 1938, CUP is the oldest student newswire service in the ... learn more

Other Higher Education-related Organizations

This uniRank miscellaneous category encompasses various entities and organizations that are related to the field of higher education but do not fit neatly into the categories above. These organizations play diverse roles and contribute to the advancement, support and development of higher education in different ways.

Agence universitaire de la Francophonie

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The Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), known in English as the Association of Universities of the Francophonie, is a leading international non‑governmental association of French‑speaking universiti ... learn more

Canadian Bureau for International Education

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The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is Canada's national, bilingual, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing international education. Established in 1966, CBIE serves as the national voice for Canadian inter ... learn more

U Sports

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U Sports is the national governing body for university sports in Canada, overseeing intercollegiate athletics across the country. Established in 1961, U Sports comprises 58 member universities organized into four reg ... learn more

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