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As the public voice of Ontario’s Universities, we are demonstrating their commitment to working alongside Ontarians to build a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive future for the province and all who live here.

We promote the value of Ontario’s universities and believe in the important role that universities play in preparing students for success in life and careers, in transforming communities, in growing the economy and business, and in carrying out ground-breaking research that improves the way we live, work and play.

About the Council of Ontario Universities (Corporate website):

The Council of Ontario Universities is a leading, forward-looking organization championing and advancing the role of Ontario Universities in promoting student success, fostering community economic development, driving research and innovation, and creating high value-added jobs and growth.

Like its members, COU is a non-partisan organization committed to working in partnership with government, industry, and community stakeholders in fostering student success and economic growth. COU will take a neutral stance on geo-political issues and focus its efforts on matters of importance to Ontario universities and the prosperity of the province.

COU works closely with member universities to find consensus on a wide range of university issues and advance them with government and other stakeholders.

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Member Universities

COU members consist of Ontario’s 20 publicly supported universities and four associated universities.

Algoma University
Carleton University
University of Guelph. Improve Life.
Laurentian University
McMaster University
Nipissing University
OCAD University
OntarioTech University
University of Ottawa
Queen's University
University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Trent University
University of Waterloo
Western University
Wilfrid Laurier University
University of Windsor
York University

Associated Universities