AI University — Northgate, ON
Est. 1965 · Northgate, Ontario

Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Lives.

AI University is a comprehensive research university with six faculties, offering over 140 programs across science, engineering, medicine, arts, business, and law. Led by President Prof. Margaret Ashford.

18,400+
Students
1,200+
Faculty & Staff
6
Faculties
$68M+
Annual Research
140+
Programs
1965
Founded

Featured Programs

From undergraduate science to professional medicine — find the program that matches your ambitions.

Faculty of Science

BSc Computer Science

Undergraduate · 4 years

Streams in AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems, and HCI. Co-op option available.

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Faculty of Science

BSc Data Science & AI

Undergraduate · 4 years

Interdisciplinary program combining statistics, ML, and domain applications. Launched 2024.

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Faculty of Engineering

BEng Electrical & Computer Engineering

Undergraduate · 4 years

CEAB-accredited. Industry-sponsored capstone project in Year 4. Eligible for PEO licensure.

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Faculty of Medicine

MD — Doctor of Medicine

Professional · 4 years

LCME-accredited. Case-based curriculum, 22 residency specialties, CaRMS match support.

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Faculty of Medicine

BScN — Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Undergraduate · 4 years

CASN-accredited. 1,040+ hours of clinical placement. NCLEX-RN eligible upon graduation.

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Faculty of Medicine

MPH — Master of Public Health

Graduate · 16 months

CEPH-accredited. Five concentration areas. 240-hour practicum with partner organizations.

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Why AI University?

We combine the research depth of a major university with the mentorship and access of a smaller institution.

World-Class Research Access

Undergraduates work alongside faculty in active research labs from Year 2 — on projects funded by NSERC, CIHR, and industry partners.

Co-op & Industry Connections

Our extended co-op stream places students with leading technology, healthcare, and public sector employers for up to 16 months of paid experience.

Clinical Training at Scale

Medicine and Nursing students train at Northgate General Hospital and 14 affiliated health centres — one of the largest teaching hospital networks in Ontario.

Small Classes, Real Mentorship

With an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio in Science and Engineering, students receive genuine mentorship rather than lecture-hall anonymity.

Latest News

Updates from across the university community.

ResearchFeb 2026

Quantum Computing Lab Demonstrates Error-Corrected Qubit Prototype

Prof. Patel's team, working in collaboration with IBM Quantum, has demonstrated a scalable approach to surface code error correction on a 27-qubit processor — a significant step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.

CommunityMar 2026

Innocence Clinic Contributes to Successful Appeal in Landmark Criminal Case

Students and faculty in the Faculty of Law's Innocence Clinic provided key forensic evidence analysis that supported the successful appeal of a wrongful conviction after 11 years.

AwardsMar 2026

BSc Computer Science Ranked #3 in Canada by Maclean's University Rankings

The program climbed two spots this year, recognized for research intensity, graduate employment outcomes, and student satisfaction scores that placed it in the top tier nationally.

Ready to Join AI University?

Applications for September 2026 are open. Explore our 140+ programs and find the right path for your future.