Sheridan at a Glance

Founded in 1967, Sheridan is one of Ontario's leading postsecondary institutions, attracting students from across Canada and around the world. Here, you'll find some quick facts about Sheridan.

An environment of innovation and creativity inspires us all to explore new ways of thinking. Immersed in our vibrant, diverse campuses and rigorous programs, our students experience first-hand our commitment to practical, experiential learning. While this energy can’t be captured in a page, here — at a glance — are a few of the things that set Sheridan apart.

90 +
programs across five Faculties:

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design (FAAD)
Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies (FAHCS)
Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST)
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHASS)
Pilon School of Business (PSB)

23
degree programs

90 +
programs with work-integrated learning (WIL)* opportunities

14
Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades, Academic Upgrading and Dual Credit programs

* WIL includes apprenticeship, co-op, field placement/experience, internship and mandatory professional practice.

Our campuses

Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS)

18
micro-credential job accelerator programs

50+
programs available

500 +
courses offered

International reach

142
countries represented

15,630
international students

Library

Figures from October 2024

724,000 +
resources in the library collections

93.8%
are electronic

4,502
full-time and part-time employees

235,000 +
alumni

Sustainability

Sheridan continues to lead, manage, and innovate for long-term sustainability by integrating sustainability within teaching, learning, and operations, seeking novel approaches and partnerships, and reinforcing our leadership in green campus initiatives.

In 2024, Sheridan was awarded Gold Winner of the Global Future Design Awards 2024 for the design of the Hazel McCallion Campus Student Centre (HMCSC). Energy conservation and sustainability were a priority for the building’s design, construction and material selections.
Visitors to the Sheridan Bike Hub nearly doubled from 2019 to 2023, and the Hub saw 200 bikes fixed, 769 bikes rented and 80 bikes made available for rent in 2023. Encouraging active transportation at Sheridan is a key focus of Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future, which guides our community to reduce our environmental footprint through Mission Zero strategies.
• Sheridan launched a new partnership with Friendlier in October 2024, a reusable food container program aimed at reducing waste from single-use containers on campus. Friendlier supports Sheridan’s commitment to sustainability by collecting, sanitizing and reusing each container up to 100 times.

Research 2023-2024

146
externally funded research projects

49
partnerships for funded research with not-for-profit partners

334
students hired to contribute to research

112
faculty and staff involved in research

$7,477,309
external research income

Our Research Centres

Centre for Applied AI *
Centre for Elder Research (CER)
Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing **
Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT)

Entrepreneurship Hub

Entrepreneurship Discovery Growth Engine (EDGE)

* formerly known as the Centre for Mobile Innovation (CMI)
** formerly known as the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT)

Sheridan in the news: Highlights from 2021

Sheridan's new brand reflects its commitment to unlocking opportunities

The campaign is aspirational and is about more than just credentials and learning outcomes; it’s also about learning, growth, and the journey and a learning experience as unique as our students.

Two students sit in front of the LED screen in Sheridan's LED volume while a camera in the foreground shows what the viewer sees

Students working with new LED volume, virtual production technology at Trafalgar campus

Investment adds to Sheridan's history as a pioneer and early adopter of emerging technologies in film and broadcast media.

A graphic consisting of colourful triangles meshing together over a purple background

Sheridan becomes the fourth Adobe Creative Campus in Canada

Designation will provide students and staff with even more tools, resources and collaboration opportunities to develop digital literacy and other sought-after skills.

Photography student Tanishq Arun poses for a photo while holding old photography equipment

Award-winning photographer talks film, world-record camera collection and developing a competitive edge at Sheridan

Whether he's using cameras or collecting them, Tanishq Arun is all about preserving history.

Two electrical engineering students examine the wiring on a panel

Sheridan electrical engineering degree first of its kind in Ontario to be accredited by CEAB

Accreditation ensures graduates have the academic qualifications necessary for licensure as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.

News Release

Peel Region and Sheridan College lead a joint delegation at Peel Regional Council, emphasizing collective support for international students

In a unified effort to support international students in Peel, Peel Region and Sheridan College presented a joint delegation at Peel Regional Council, highlighting the development and initiatives of the newly established International Students Collaborative.

Unlock purpose

Learning today involves accessing and developing a part of yourself you didn’t know was there. It’s about learning from people and experiences as much as textbooks. It’s about asking tough questions and not being afraid to step outside your comfort zone.

At Sheridan, we know growth isn’t easy. Success doesn’t always come with your first attempt. But when you’re surrounded by a community that empowers you to learn and grow, amazing things happen. You become confident, more resilient and adaptable to change.

And that’s how you solve things. That’s how you discover yourself. That’s how you make an impact in the world.

Unlock purpose and possibility at Sheridan.

Updated: May 2025