Universities Canada
Universities Canada (French: Universités Canada) is an organization that represents Canada's universities. It is a non-profit national organization that coordinates university policies, guidance and direction.
Universités Canada | |
Arms of Universities Canada | |
| Formation | June 6, 1911 (first meeting) |
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| Type | Non-profit educational organization |
| Purpose | Advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Canada |
Official language |
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| Website | univcan |
Formed in 1911, as the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), it represents 97 public and private not-for-profit Canadian universities and university colleges in Canada. It provides member services in public policy and advocacy, communications, research and information-sharing, and scholarships and international programs. In April 2015, the organization renamed itself "Universities Canada."
Universities Canada is not a higher education accreditation body. Membership in the association requires universities to meet strict criteria and adhere to set principles of institutional quality assurance that must be reaffirmed every five years. This reinforces the recognition of a Canadian university degree around the world as a high-quality academic achievement.
The association produces a number of publications, such as University Affairs magazine and the Directory of Canadian Universities.
Universities Canada's arms, supporters, and badge were registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority on May 10, 2004.