Oshawa is home to several leading-edge institutions that drive cutting-edge research and academic programming. Post-secondary institutions in Oshawa have unique mandates to collaborate with private sector industry partners to develop innovative business solutions. Partnerships with research innovation networks enable local companies to access new and competitive solutions that successfully impact today's marketplace through capstone projects, internships, competitions and state-of-the-art research facilities.

Durham College

At Durham College (D.C.), the student experience comes first. Since opening its doors in 1967, D.C. has provided high-quality post-secondary education and produced outstanding graduates in various established, emerging and dynamic fields. The college is committed to training future leaders and is home to more than 30,000 students, including 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students, more than 1,600 full and part-time staff, and more than 67,000 alumni.

With campuses in Oshawa and neighbouring Whitby, a Pickering Learning Site and a Centre for Food, the college offers more than 140 market-driven programs in different disciplines, including culinary, hospitality, tourism, horticulture, business, information technology, media, art, design, general arts, science, skilled trades, justice, emergency services, health and engineering technology. Taught by industry experts, D.C.'s programs provide students with the skills they need to stand at the forefront of today's job market.  

Ontario Tech University

The Ontario Tech University contributes to accelerating economic growth and social innovation through relevant and collaborative research with industrial and community partners. The university's strategic research focus on Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainable Energy and the building of Smart Communities is supported by 11 Canada Research Chairs, and five industrial and engineering design chairs.

Trent University Durham G.T.A.

Trent University is renowned for the innovative and groundbreaking research conducted by faculty and students in Oshawa. Distinguished scholars are noted as top researchers in their field and emphasize a multi-disciplinary perspective to research drawing from science, social science and humanities.