College & Universities

Durham’s college and universities drive innovation.

Durham Region’s post-secondary opportunities are many. The recently established University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ontario’s first new university in more than 40 years, facilitates a unique blend of science and technology programs focused on preparing both young and mature students for the technological challenges and opportunities of the future. Trent University at Durham provides more mainstream university courses of graduate and post-graduate study, while Durham College a wide range of applied arts and technology programs.

These institutions have a strong commitment to working with local industries and employers to ensure courses of study are market-driven and needs-focused. They ensure the development of high-level skills that are relevant, hands-on, and up-to-date. As a result, Durham Region employers benefit from one of the most skilled and highly talented workforces in Canada.
Listed below is contact information for each institution in Durham Region:

Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
PO Box 385, 2000 Simcoe St. N.
Oshawa, ON L1H 7L7
Phone: (905) 721-2000
Admissions: (905) 721-3033
Fax: (905) 721-3113
www.durhamcollege.ca

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2000 Simcoe St. N.
Oshawa, ON L1H 7L7
Phone: (905) 721-3190
www.uoit.ca




Trent University
1600 West Bank Dr.
Peterborough, ON  K9J 7B8
Phone: (705) 748-1011
Admissions: (705) 748-1215
Fax: (705) 748-1629
www.trentu.ca

Additional Educational Opportunities

Durham Region’s central location in Southern Ontario also means easy proximity to dozens more post-secondary institutions located within a day’s drive. Click here to find out more information on Ontario's colleges and universities.