TORONTO — A Ryerson University education and innovation hub is moving forward in Brampton, Ont. with the Ontario government investing $90 million on construction of the new post-secondary site.
The development of a Brampton campus marks the first time Ryerson University has expanded academic programming outside of downtown Toronto, states a release issued by the university, adding Sheridan College will be Ryerson’s academic partner on the project.
Brampton City Council has also committed up to $150 million for the new downtown university campus and centre for innovation.
The new hub will be located next to public transit and has an anticipated academic start date of September 2022.
Plans call for the downtown Brampton campus to grow to enrol at least 2,000 students over the first five years.
According to the release, in addition to delivering a mix of data driven science, business programs and experiential learning, Ryerson’s Brampton expansion will also include a Centre for Education, Innovation and Collaboration; an Innovation Hub, connecting students with external organizations in the region; and a National Centre for Cybersecurity.
“In expanding to Brampton, Ryerson University will provide much-needed university programs to students in one of the fastest-growing and most diverse communities in Canada,” said Mohamed Lachemi, president and vice-chancellor of Ryerson, in a statement.
“We are looking forward to working with Sheridan to provide students in the region with innovative academic programs that offer the critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to succeed and thrive in the modern economy.”
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