Canada’s Leading Research Universities

Developing talent, Driving innovation, Delivering impact.

Developing Talent

Educating top talent

of all graduate students are currently studying at U15 universities
59 %

Shaping opportunity

degrees awarded in 2023/24 at U15 universities
156000

Attracting excellence

of international doctoral students currently attend U15 universities
70 %

Driving Innovation

Solutions for industry

in industry-sponsored research at U15 universities in the last decade
$ 866 million

Fostering growth

patent applications filed, and 12,000 invention disclosures received from U15 research in the last decade.
7000

Promoting excellence

Promoting excellence – 75% - of Canada Excellence Research Chairs at U15 universities
75 %

Delivering Impact

Connecting to communities

collaborating organizations in federally funded research projects with U15 universities in 2022/23
3627

Powering the economy

startups created out of U15 universities in the last decade.
1000

Hubs of excellence

of Canada First Research Excellence Fund networks currently administered through U15 universities
72 %

U15 Canada is an association of fifteen leading research universities across Canada. U15 Canada works to optimize research and innovation policies and programs that advance knowledge, develop highly qualified leaders for all sectors, and mobilize knowledge for the benefit of all Canadians. In this way, U15 Canada helps universities make a prosperous, sustainable and just future for all

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