Humber College is a Toronto-based institution describing itself as Canada's Polytechnic and offering a distinct third option between colleges and universities.
Humber describes itself as a distinct third option between community colleges and universities, called The Third Lane. It also describes itself as Canada's Polytechnic. Humber Polytechnic is described as a dynamic, inclusive institution committed to building a better future through education, innovation, and research. The college serves over 30,000 students annually.
Humber offers more than 200 programs across 17 career areas, including four-year honours bachelor's degrees with hands-on learning and industry connections. Clear routes to advanced study are available, with over 85 pathways into master's programs at partner institutions in Canada and beyond.
Humber has three campuses located in the city of Toronto. Facilities listed include North Campus on-campus residences, labs and workshops, and fitness and wellness facilities. The Lakeshore Campus has professional labs, performance spaces, eco-friendly buildings, and lakeside trails. The Downtown Campus houses an Industry Connector Hub, and the Centre for Trades and Technology has a CNC-equipped woodworking lab and plumbing and renovation shops. The North Campus address is 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto, Ontario. Humber campuses are located on the treaty lands and traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and homeland of Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples.
Humber is recognized by Research Infosource as the top research college in the Greater Toronto Area, based on the Top 50 Research Colleges 2024 list. According to the 2022-2023 Colleges Ontario Key Performance Indicator Survey, 97% of employers believe Humber graduates are well prepared for work. The college describes its research and innovation ecosystem as the key to its success.