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STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ATLANTIC CANADA’S UNIVERSITIES

81%DOMESTIC STUDENTS
19%INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

ATLANTIC UNIVERSITIES ARE PREPARING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE IN

Source Statistics Canada

EDUCATION

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

HUMANITIES

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

BUSINESS

PHYSICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES

MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCES

ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

HEALTH

6308

STUDENTS IN
EDUCATION
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
teachers and professional educators 

1554

STUDENTS IN
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
designers, artists, performers and technicians 

9382

STUDENTS IN
Humanities
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
journalists, marketing & PR practitioners and historians

11717

STUDENTS IN
Social Sciences
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
HR specialists, researchers and social workers

17870

STUDENTS IN
Business
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
business and industry leaders, entrepreneurs and public servants

12239

STUDENTS IN
Science
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
 biologists, veterinarians and researchers

 4965

STUDENTS IN
Math and Computer science
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
programmers, data analysts and software engineers

12501

STUDENTS IN
Engineering
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
 architects, engineers, project managers

2422

STUDENTS IN
AGRICULTURE & Natural Resources
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
Animal scientists, environmental engineers and farmers

15866

STUDENTS IN
Healthcare
 Atlantic Universities are training our Future
Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals
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Exciting news for Atlantic Canada’s business and a Exciting news for Atlantic Canada’s business and academic communities! 🚀Today, the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) and the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) are officially launching the Prosperity Charter—a landmark initiative uniting our universities and employers around a shared mission: developing and retaining our region's future workforce.The charter is an open invitation for employers across Atlantic Canada to publicly commit to championing our students and young professionals. By working together, we can strengthen our regional talent pipeline, boost graduate retention, and ensure local businesses have the skilled, innovative workforce they need to drive long-term economic growth.Let's build a stronger, more prosperous Atlantic Canada—together.👉 Are you ready to sign the Charter?🔗https://atlanticuniversities.ca/policy-advocacy/atlantic-canadas-prosperity-charter/
The stage is set. We are ready for you. 👋 We are The stage is set. We are ready for you. 👋We are officially backstage at A Blueprint for Talent! Today is packed with a powerhouse keynote from Mark Patterson, an exclusive fireside chat on work-integrated learning, and - the moment we've all been waiting for - the official launch of The Prosperity Charter.We've been working hard behind the scenes to bring this day to life, and we can't wait for you to experience it.#AAU #ACC #HigherEd #WIL #AtlProsperityCharter
MEDIA RELEASE - The Council of Nova Scotia Univers MEDIA RELEASE - The Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) and The Canadian Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortium (CMVF3C) Sign Historic MOU🔗 https://bit.ly/3rkvGqE#CONSUP #CMVF3C #HigherEd #ConnectedCampus #ProudlySupporting
BTS look: The calm before the pens hit the paper 🤫 BTS look: The calm before the pens hit the paper 🤫The final touches are being put on the room for today’s CONSUP-CMVF3C MOU signing.In a couple of hours, CONSUP will be joining forces with the Canadian Military, Veteran & Family Connected Consortium to officially seal our partnership.Keep an eye on our feed - the big announcement drops at 1:00 pm!#CONSUP #CMVF3C #HigherEd #ConnectedCampus #ProudlySupporting
OPINION: Atlantic Canada’s universities can future OPINION: Atlantic Canada’s universities can future-proof workforces🔗 https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/opinion-halifax/opinion-atlantic-canadas-universities-can-future-proof-workforces#HigherEd #AtlCanada
May in motion 🗓️✨ CEO Ava Czapalay’s Listening To May in motion 🗓️✨CEO Ava Czapalay’s Listening Tour continued 🌷MUN, UNB, STU, MSVU, UPEI, MTA, UdeM, UKing’s & SMU… MPPChamber, Halifax Chamber, HFX Partnership, & NS NDP too!
The past 15 days have been amazing! 🤩 Congratulati The past 15 days have been amazing! 🤩 Congratulations to the 1st half of #AAU #Classof2026 graduates! 🎉🎓
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Why has the Atlantic region been hit hardest by IR Why has the Atlantic region been hit hardest by IRCC’s student visa cuts?Reduced international student intake threatens local economies, workforce pipelines and long-term growth in less populous regions.🔗 https://universityaffairs.ca/news/why-have-the-atlantic-provinces-been-hardest-hit-by-irccs-student-visa-cuts/#HighedEd #InternationalStudents #AtlCanada @universityaffairsmag
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