Westcliff Canada Is Here: Expanding Innovation North

Westcliff University is proud to officially announce the launch of  its newest campus in Toronto, Canada. This milestone marks the culmination of many years of collaboration with Toronto’s civic and industry leaders and the beginning of a bold new chapter in the university’s global mission to deliver career-aligned, innovation-driven education.

Located in the heart of one of North America’s fastest-growing tech corridors, Westcliff Canada was purposefully built to meet Ontario’s most urgent workforce needs. With over 300,000 tech roles expected by 2030, a 90% surge in demand for emerging tech skills, and a 51% vacancy rate in critical IT positions, the talent gap is real, and we’re here to help close it.

Collaboration is at the core of the new Westcliff Canada campus. Located inside VentureLAB, students gain access to cutting-edge technologies, industry mentorship, and opportunities for work-integrated learning, all within the heart of a thriving innovation ecosystem.

At launch, Westcliff Canada will offer one high-impact program:

Master of Information Systems and Technology (MIST): Designed for working IT professionals, this cutting-edge graduate program features concentrations in Cybersecurity and Smart Manufacturing. Courses follow a flexible hybrid format, designed to fit busy schedules without compromising quality.

“Westcliff Canada marks an important milestone in our university’s growth,” said Dr. Anthony Lee, President and CEO of Westcliff University. “Our mission has always been to provide accessible, industry-relevant education. With our Toronto expansion, we are bringing that mission to an entirely new audience and contributing to the development of Canada’s next generation of tech leaders.”

Westcliff Canada will welcome its first cohort of students in September 2025*, and enrollment is now open. To learn more about Westcliff University and the launch of Westcliff Canada, read the full press release here.

*Note: The official Business Wire press release contains a typo stating the inaugural cohort begins in July 2025. The correct date is September 2025.
The Westcliff University description should also read ” Westcliff University is an innovative global higher education institution with its finger on the pulse of the international business landscape and the needs of today’s employers. Founded in 1993 and based in Irvine, Calif., it offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees spanning multiple areas of study including nursing, business, education, technology, computer science, engineering and law. Westcliff is a California Public Benefit Corporation which affirms its dedication to operating in the best interests of its students and the surrounding community. Its programs focus on both the hard and soft skills needed to secure quality careers in high-growth industries; it offers community and business engagement opportunities for the hands-on experience today’s students require; and it provides innovative and affordable programs live online and in classrooms across the globe. Visit www.westcliff.edu to learn more and follow Westcliff on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.”