About the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
The best and brightest are drawn to the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ for its renowned academic programs, its world-leading co-operative education program, and its teaching and research excellence. The university embraces the opportunity to collaborate with — and be elevated by —Ìýa world-class peer group.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ champions a culture of curiosity, exploration, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, global stewardship and leadership. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌýbrings bold ideas and brilliant minds together — inspiring innovations with global impact today and in the future.
- 41,000 full- and part-time studentsÌýcumulatively between undergraduate and graduate programs
- More thanÌý9,400Ìýdegreesgranted in 2020
- 48,000+ÌýenrolmentsÌýperÌýyear in online undergraduate and graduate coursesÌý(2018/19)
- A 1,000-acre main campus, 100+ buildings with six faculties
TheÌýPeter
Russell
Rock
GardenÌýat
the
University
of
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
wasÌýcreated
in
1982
toÌýcommemorate
the
university’s
25thÌýanniversary.
Voted
best
outdoor
space,
thisÌýeducational
and
beautiful
landmark
in
the
heart
of
campus
has
grown
steadily
over
the
years
to
contain
more
than
70
large
specimens
of
rocks
and
minerals.
The
rock
garden
is
a
fewÌýminutes
away
by
footÌýfrom
the
Department
of
Statistics
and
Actuarial
Science
(SAS).
Beyond Tradition — A documentary about the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Ken McLaughlin hasÌýspent his career uncovering and shaping the stories of our local communities into urban portraits that breathe with the life ofÌýgreat biographies.Ìý
Take a walk through time as heÌýuncovers some of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s most historic legacies, including the introduction of co-operative education, early entrepreneurial ventures that lead to revolutionary spin-off companies, and the integration of computers and computer scienceÌýin the post-secondary world.Ìý
About À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region and the City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is a dynamic urban centre well known for its cultural diversity and high-tech savvy.
Often rated as one of the top 10 cities to live in Canada, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ attracts business talent and students from around the world, advancing its reputation as one of the country’s smartest communities.
The cities ofÌý,Ìý, andÌýÌýare known as the tri-cities. Over time, they have grown so that their borders are no longer distinct and now share several services, such as bussing, through the largerÌý.
The City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s population in 2019 was 146,000.ÌýThe Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, made up of the cities of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Kitchener, Cambridge, and four surrounding townships, is the 10thÌýlargest community in Canada with a population of 618,000. The region is targeting to reach 742,000 by 2031.
According to theÌý, in January 2020 the following were the average prices for housing in the area:
- Detached homesÌý— $671,000 Cdn
- TownhomesÌý—Ìý$440,000 Cdn
- Semi-detached homesÌý—Ìý$484,000 Cdn
- CondominiumsÌý—Ìý$382,000 Cdn
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is within commuting distanceÌýfrom several nearby towns andÌýcities. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to drive across Kitchener-À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
Based on Google Maps, the following areÌýthe approximate drive times to nearby cities andÌýpoints of interest:Ìý
- Pearson International Airport: 60 minutes
- TorontoÌý(capital of Ontario): 90 minutes
- Niagara Falls, Ontario: 90 minutes
- Buffalo, New York: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Detroit, Michigan: 3 hours
- Ottawa, OntarioÌý(capital of Canada): 6 hours
Ontario is home to some of the nation's stunning national parks, to learn more visit the website or the website.Ìý
If you are interested in moving to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, the following links should give insight into what the city offers.
Note: Some of the links are associated with realtorÌýor commercial business sites. This is not an endorsement or recommendation,Ìýbut the information presented mayÌýbe useful. These resources have been marked with an asterisk.
General information about the region
The following links give overviews of why À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is a great place to live.
- The 2018 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Economic Development profile document of the region:Ìý.
- Ìýallows you to compare À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ to other communities, and see individual rankings
- ,Ìýa website maintained by Communitech, the technology incubator
- ,Ìýa great overview of the city written with the newcomer in mind
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Neighbourhoods, schools and multicultural services
Kitchener-À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is made up of several distinct neighbourhoods. The following links will help you understand the neighbourhoods and find the one that’s best forÌýyou.
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Ontario has two publicly funded school boards — the public school board and the Catholic schoolÌýboard. In addition to these boards are a variety of private schools that may meet your family’s educational needs.
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À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is proud of the diversity of its population. The following sites canÌýhelp you find a community within your new community.
Getting around the Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region has investedÌýheavily in modes of alternative transportation. From the new Ion Light RailÌýsystem to get youÌýaround the city, a GO station to help you commute to Toronto, and a network of well-maintainedÌýbike trails, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ wants you to get around in the way that best suits your needs.
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Ion station provides easy access for students,Ìýstaff and faculty from the university’s main campus. The station is between Engineering 5 and the Davis Centre on main campus, running along the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Spur and next to Ring Road.
Finding employment
If you are moving to work at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, the following sites may be great resources to help others who move with you to find work.Ìý
Entertainment, kid activities and restaurants
From the world-class exhibits that come throughÌýÌýin downtown KitchenerÌýto the artÌýhouse movies shown at theÌýÌýandÌýÌýCinemas, the region offers a wide range of entertainment.
If you areÌýinterested in live entertainment, theÌýÌýfeatures one of the best acoustic performance areas in the world and is home to theÌý.ÌýÌýin Kitchener is home to the Ontario Hockey League's Rangers and, like the Centre In The Square, also plays hosts to a variety of entertainment acts.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region is a great place for families. From nontraditional campsÌýto house-league sports, you can find an activity that suits anyone’s interest.
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Looking to try a new place to eat? The following links are a good start to learn about the variety of dining options in the city.