Every year, thousands of learners choose Douglas to start, restart or redefine their future. We serve a diverse student population that includes:

• Recent high school graduates
• Indigenous learners
• International students from over 90 countries
• Adult learners
• Immigrants and newcomers to Canada
• Students with disabilities and learning differences
• First-generation post-secondary students

With small class sizes, wraparound student support services, quality education at a fraction of the cost and inclusive campus environments, we help students succeed in ways that reverberate through families, neighbourhoods and local economies.

Our focus on experiential learning ensures that graduates are job-ready, with some even being hired before they've finished their program.

Our credit programs serve critical sectors including:

• Health care
• Early childhood education
• Business and accounting
• Mental health and addictions
• Technology and computing
• Public safety and law
• Community social services

We also offer industry training and customized workforce development through the Training Group, helping local businesses upskill employees and adapt to evolving labour market demands.

Through the Research and Innovation Office, Douglas supports faculty-led applied research that solves community problems and enhances public services. Our research partnerships include:

• Community-based social agencies
• Municipal governments
• Local Indigenous organizations
• Healthcare and education providers

Faculty researchers at °µÍø51 work with students and community partners to produce original and applied research, creative interventions and new methods for producing and curating knowledge.

Students also benefit, gaining experience in project-based research that directly supports career readiness and civic engagement.

Research at the College

°µÍø51 is dedicated to building a more just, inclusive society — starting on our campuses. We are proud to be:

• An accessible college with transit-friendly campuses
• A supporter of Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation
• A champion of diversity, equity and anti-racism
• A safe space for LGBTQ2S+ students and employees
• An active partner in addressing systemic barriers in education and employment

We embed equity into everything we do — from how we recruit and retain staff, to how we design curriculum and support students.

View initiatives and programs

Beyond traditional programs, Douglas offers hundreds of short-term, non-credit programs through Continuing Education and The Training Group, reaching over 8,500 learners annually. These include:

• Small business training
• Industry-recognized certifications
• Career re-entry and upskilling
• Language and settlement support
• Health and perinatal education

These programs empower individuals and help our communities stay resilient, skilled and adaptable.

Explore our offerings

At Douglas, we understand that education doesn’t happen in a vacuum — it’s a partnership between learners, families, communities and institutions. We welcome collaboration with:

• Employers
• Local governments
• High schools and school boards
• Economic development agencies
• Nonprofits and community groups

Whether it's creating a pipeline of trained workers, co-designing new programs or helping students find co-op placements, we’re always looking for ways to deepen our impact.