Overview
Yukon University is a public post-secondary institution in Whitehorse, Yukon, and describes itself as Canada's first university north of 60.
It traces its roots to the Whitehorse Vocational Training School, which opened in 1963, became Yukon College in 1983 and was granted university status in spring 2020, when all thirteen of its campuses across the territory took the Yukon University name. The main Ayamdigut campus, opened in 1988 on the bluffs above Whitehorse, houses the Yukon Research Centre and on-campus student housing.
As a small northern university it teaches a deliberately compact catalogue. Its own degrees are the Bachelor of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance, the first degree created entirely in the Yukon.
Several other degrees are delivered on campus but conferred by partner institutions: the Bachelor of Social Work and the Yukon Native Teacher Education Program Bachelor of Education are University of Regina credentials, the upper years of the Bachelor of Science in Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences are offered with the University of Alberta, and the Practical Nurse diploma is issued by Bow Valley College.
Around these sit two-year diplomas in fields such as Early Learning, Aviation Management and Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences, certificates, university access pathways, and pre-apprenticeship trades programs in carpentry, electrical, welding and heavy equipment that lead toward Red Seal apprenticeships. Depending on the program, students may need to meet a Yukon First Nations core competency requirement, either directly, through a qualifying elective, or via a workshop, online course or challenge exam, reflecting the university's partnerships with Yukon First Nation governments; some programs carry no such requirement.
In the 2022-23 academic year 1,262 students were enrolled in credit programming, with thousands more taking non-credit continuing studies courses across the campus network.
Location & Contact
Where to find Yukon University, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.
Academic Details
Enrolment, faculty headcount, and accreditation data for Yukon University are listed below.
Academic Structures
The faculties, schools, and constituent units that make up Yukon University are listed below.
Unit 7 items
- School of Academic and Skill Development
- School of Business and Leadership
- School of Health, Education and Human Services
- School of Indigenous Governance
- School of Science
- School of Social Sciences and Humanities
- School of Trades
Programs Offered
The full set of programmes Yukon University offers is searchable and grouped by level below.
33 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada
Bachelor's Degree 5 programmes
Certificate 17 programmes
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Diploma 11 programmes
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Scholarships in Canada
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How to apply to Yukon University
What applying to Yukon University involves, in five steps.
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Research programmes at Yukon University
Use the programme finder to browse Yukon University's 33 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at Yukon University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Lodge your application
Yukon University processes applications through www.yukonu.ca. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at admissions@yukonu.ca or by phone at 8676688800. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yukon University
Concise answers to common questions about Yukon University.
When did Yukon University open?
Yukon University traces its founding to 1963 (approximately 63 years ago).
Where is Yukon University located?
Yukon University is located in Whitehorse, Canada.
What is the student enrolment at Yukon University?
Student enrolment at Yukon University is around 1,262.
What programmes are available at Yukon University?
Yukon University delivers bachelor's programmes across its academic units.
How is Yukon University organised academically?
Yukon University is organised into 7 academic units across its disciplines.
What is Yukon University's official website?
Yukon University's official website is www.yukonu.ca.
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