Together we thrive. We provide a place for every person, every path, and every bit of potential. Start your journey by exploring our areas of study.

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Northern Mining Innovation
Flexible, hands-on skills training for in-demand careers.
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Supporting your business from concept to commercialization.
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Academic and Skill Development
Your first step to education and employment.
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Trades & Apprenticeships
Build your future.
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Continuing Studies
Lifelong learning for all ages.
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Social Sciences & Humanities
Build a strong foundation for your future.
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Culinary Arts
Practical, hands-on food services training.
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Science
Feed your curiosity. Explore earth, life and physical sciences.
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Health, Education & Human Services
Provide vital care for healthy communities.
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Indigenous Governance
Effect real change, in the North and beyond.
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Business & Leadership
Build, lead and support prosperous communities.

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Lifelong learning for all ages

In-class and online courses designed to take your career to the next level.

Through our network of community campuses, institutes and centres, courses and certifications, YukonU can help advance your career objectives.

Download the Winter 2026 Continuing Studies course guide

YukonU Creative

Celebrating creativity and inclusion on campus, and across the Yukon.

Join writer, storyteller and performer Ivan Coyote in an exploration of creativity through their writing, consultations and events.

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Coming events
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Basketball

Wednesday, January 21
12:00pm
YukonU Gym

Lunchtime recreational basketball, free and available to Yukon University students and employees. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to participate!

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Campfire

Thursday, January 22
12:00pm
Roddy’s Camp

Every Thursday from 12-2pm come out, relax and enjoy a warm fire with campfire tea at Roddy's Camp.

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Badminton

Thursday, January 22
12:00pm
YukonU Gym

Recreational badminton, free and available to Yukon University students and employees. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Don’t forget to bring your indoor shoes, a change of clothes, and a water bottle!

Thu, Jan 22, 12:00 pm

Access to Veterinary Care: A One Health Issue

Thu, Jan 22, 12:00 pm

Honing your research skills: Strategies and tools for an effective search

Fri, Jan 23, 12:00 pm

Futsal

Fri, Jan 23, 5:00 pm

Badminton

Sun, Jan 25, 7:00 pm

Research in Progress talk: Impacts of ship noise on Arctic marine mammals

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News
Artist and YukonU assistant professor Vernon Asp talks about restoring his cedar carving entitled Never Give Up.

‘Never Give Up’: Restoring Culture, Connection, and Resilience

Tahltan artist Vernon Asp was raised in Northern Tutchone Territory, which he says gave him a unique perspective being immersed in many First Nations ways of knowing and doing. A perspective that continues to guide his work, his teachings, and his art.

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Arctic Winter Games 2026 and Yukon University Announce Partnership
Yukon Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research hosts 4th annual summit: “collaborating in a good way”
YukonU receives $5 million from the Mastercard Foundation to continue working in partnership with Yukon First Nations and Indigenous Peoples in the territory

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Events

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