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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Culinary Arts
Practical, hands-on food services training.
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Supporting your business from concept to commercialization.
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Continuing Studies
Lifelong learning for all ages.
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Indigenous Governance
Effect real change, in the North and beyond.
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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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Northern Mining Innovation
Flexible, hands-on skills training for in-demand careers.
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Social Sciences & Humanities
Build a strong foundation for your future.
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Trades & Apprenticeships
Build your future.
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Academic and Skill Development
Your first step to education and employment.
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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.

Find out more

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Coming events
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Volleyball

Monday, January 12
12:00pm
YukonU Gym

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

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Futsal

Tuesday, January 13
12:00pm
YukonU Gym

Lunchtime recreational futsal, 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!

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Basketball

Wednesday, January 14
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!

Thu, Jan 15, 12:00 pm

Badminton

Fri, Jan 16, 12:00 pm

Futsal

Fri, Jan 16, 5:00 pm

Badminton

Mon, Jan 19, 12:00 pm

Volleyball

Tue, Jan 20, 12:00 pm

Futsal

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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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