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

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 Fall 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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YukonU Choir Sessions

Tuesday, November 10
12:00pm
A2404

Join us for weekly choir rehearsals in the YukonU Choir. Esteemed singer-songwriter and skilled choir director Erica Dee Mah will lead us to harmony.

An illustration of four people standing on risers and singing. Music notes hang in the air around them.

YukonU Choir Sessions

Tuesday, November 17
12:00pm
A2404

Join us for weekly choir rehearsals in the YukonU Choir. Esteemed singer-songwriter and skilled choir director Erica Dee Mah will lead us to harmony.

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Astronaut talk with Jenni Gibbons

Wednesday, November 18
12:00pm
A2206

We are very excited to welcome astronaut Jenni Gibbons from the Canadian Space Agency to give a talk on Wed. Nov. 18th from 12:00 - 1:00 in the Lecture Hall, Room A2206. Coffee and cookies will be served.

Wed, Nov 18, 12:00 pm

We Write Wednesdays

Tue, Nov 24, 12:00 pm

YukonU Choir Sessions

Wed, Nov 25, 12:00 pm

For the love of water: Recent applied hydrology projects in the Yukon

Wed, Nov 25, 12:00 pm

We Write Wednesdays

Mon, Nov 30, 7:00 pm

Active Voice featuring Carol Off and Ivan Coyote

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News
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Older Workers Program celebrates 20th anniversary

Yukon University marked the 20th anniversary of the Older Workers Program with a special celebration at Ayamdigut campus on November 5, 2026.

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YukonU welcomes Alexia McKinnon as Vice-President Reconciliation
Yukon University announces Research Chair in Indigenous Water Governance
YukonU welcomes Peter Johnston as AVP Strategic Initiatives

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