What Sheridan College does

Sheridan College, legally known as Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, is a public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario, Canada, governed by the Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Oakville, the institution operates three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area: Davis Campus in Brampton (8,900 full-time students), Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga (4,400 students), and Trafalgar Campus in Oakville (7,200 students). Sheridan serves 26,000+ students through 100+ full-time programs and 28 degree programs, with an alumni network of 250,000+. It is internationally recognized for animation, arts, and design, ranked No. 2 globally by Animation Career Review in 2025.

The institution's core offering is applied post-secondary education spanning certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, apprenticeships in skilled trades, continuing education, and microcredentials. Its technology stack is centered on a student-facing digital ecosystem including SLATE (LMS), Sheridan Central, MyStudentCentre, myOTR (registrar), Sheridan Works (co-op and career services), myPathways (credit transfer), MyCreds (digital credential wallet), and a Service Hub with chatbot. Specialized academic infrastructure includes AI virtual production studios and motion capture facilities (accessed via the Sejong University partnership), and 2026 curriculum additions cover AI, predictive analytics, blockchain, and cybersecurity in a new FinTech graduate certificate.

Sheridan's business model combines domestic and international tuition, provincial government funding, co-op and internship fees ($300-$850 per work term), assessment and proctoring services ($40-$169.50 per test), and research grants such as the $290,000 IPON award. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via open enrollment, campus tours, open houses, information sessions, digital viewbook, and educational agents for international recruitment. Nearly 8,000 graduates were welcomed at Spring 2026 Convocation, and the co-op program places 95%+ of students with 7,500+ work-integrated learning opportunities arranged annually.

Name

Sheridan College

Legal name

Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Website

https://sheridancollege.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sheridan College is a publicly funded Ontario college of applied arts and technology serving 26,000+ students across three Greater Toronto Area campuses, offering 100+ programs including degrees, diplomas, and skilled trades apprenticeships, with internationally ranked animation and creative-media programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Post-Secondary Applied Arts and Technology)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE), Fine Arts Colleges (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking) (EDAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Post-secondary education
• Animation and visual effects
• Apprenticeship trades training
• Co-operative education programs
• Applied arts and technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition: Tuition fees for Canadian domestic students enrolled in certificate, diploma, and degree programs.
2. International Tuition: Higher tuition fees for international students requiring study permits.
3. Co-op and Internship Fees: Supplementary fees for co-op and internship programs including $300 career preparation fee and $550-$850 job search and work-term fees depending on program type.
4. Assessment and Testing Services: Fees for external exam proctoring ($100), English Proficiency Assessment ($50), Mature Student Assessments ($50), and Apprenticeship Exemption Tests ($169.50).
5. Government Funding: Provincial government funding for post-secondary institutions in Ontario.
6. Research Grants: Funding from organizations such as Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) for IP and commercialization support ($290,000 received).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sheridan College is a public college of applied arts and technology offering more than 100 full-time post-secondary programs across certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, undergraduate degrees, and graduate certificates in animation, games, immersive media, skilled trades, applied health, business, and technology disciplines, delivered through three Greater Toronto Area campuses and online formats. Its portfolio includes flagship creative programs (ranked No. 2 globally in animation), apprenticeship training in skilled trades, co-operative education and internship programs, and a range of student services such as assessment, accessible learning, and digital credentialing.

Product overview

Sheridan College is a Canadian postsecondary institution offering a portfolio of academic programs and student services. The institution operates three campuses (Davis in Brampton, Hazel McCallion in Mississauga, and Trafalgar in Oakville) serving over 26,000 students across 100+ full-time programs and 28 degree programs. Academic offerings include undergraduate programs (degrees, diplomas, advanced diplomas), graduate certificates, apprenticeship training in skilled trades, and continuing education. The institution's student-facing digital ecosystem comprises multiple interconnected platforms: SLATE (learning management), Sheridan Central (campus hub), MyStudentCentre (academic records), myOTR (registrar services), Sheridan Works (co-op/career), myPathways (credit transfer), and MyCreds (digital transcripts). New programs include the Master of Animation, Games and Immersive Experiences (Canada's first cross-disciplinary master's in that space) and the Financial Technology graduate certificate covering AI and predictive analytics. The institution also provides student support services including Assessment Centre, Accessible Learning, Co-operative Education, and a Service Hub, all accessible through its web and mobile platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial Technology Graduate Certificate One-year graduate certificate program teaching AI, predictive analytics, blockchain, and cybersecurity skills for students with backgrounds in finance, business, or computer programming. Features flexible delivery and optional co-op for hands-on industry experience.
• Master of Animation, Games and Immersive Experiences Canada's first master's degree bridging animation, games, and immersive media, designed to advance careers in creative technology industries.
• Electromechanical Engineering Technology Diploma New diploma program providing accelerated training for mechatronic and robotic technicians.
• Biotechnology Diploma New diploma program preparing students for careers in the growing biotechnology sector.
• Apprenticeship Training Programs Skilled trades training programs including Construction and Maintenance Electrician, General Machinist, Industrial Electrician, Industrial Mechanic Millwright, Plumber, and Tool and Die Maker, offered via block release (full-time) and day release (part-time) formats.
• RPN to BScN Bridging Program Bridge program for registered practical nurses to complete an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in two years after completing a two-semester bridging program at Davis Campus.
• Co-operative Education & Internship Programs Work-integrated learning linking classroom learning with paid or unpaid employment. Co-op programs require 360 hours per work term; internship programs require minimum 14 consecutive weeks, with over 95% student placement rate.
• Assessment Centre Proctoring for admission and placement assessments, academic upgrading, make-up testing, external exam proctoring, and testing for students with approved academic accommodations, available at all three campuses and offered to other postsecondary institutions and professional accreditation associations.
• Accessible Learning Services Academic accommodation planning for students with disabilities, providing barrier-free access to education through individualized accommodation services determined based on documentation and program-specific requirements.
• myPathways (Credit Transfer) Online credit transfer service allowing students to apply previously acquired learning or workplace experience towards current programs, including Advanced Standing, PLAR, Sheridan-to-Sheridan credits, and Block Transfers.
• MyCreds Digital Credential Wallet Canada's official virtual credential wallet integrated with myStudentCentre for secure digital transcript and document sharing with employers, education providers, and government.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ of co-op students successfully placed in work term positions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sejong University (South Korea)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Academic and research collaboration in animation education. Senior leaders from Sheridan visited Sejong University on April 2, 2026 to strengthen partnership. Both institutions reaffirmed commitment to building sustained partnership to cultivate talent for the global content industry. Sheridan toured Sejong's advanced production facilities including AI virtual production studios and motion capture infrastructure.
• International Business UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Formalized partnership through Memorandum of Understanding to create academic pathways enabling Sheridan business graduates to transition into IBU's master's programs. Includes joint development of undergraduate and graduate pathways, transfer credit agreements, student and faculty exchanges, and expanded research collaboration. Aims to provide flexible learning options and reinforce commitment to accessible, world-class business education.
• Burlodge CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial Design collaboration with global food equipment supplier Burlodge resulted in new product launch of cups and bowls designed by student Tobin Nickle-Lott. The cup and bowl system is poised to improve eating and nutrition in care settings nationwide.
• Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial application channel for Ontario university applications. Students can request transcripts through OUAC for university applications.
• ontariocolleges.cacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Ontario college application service. Sheridan accepts applications through this platform for domestic college applications and transcript requests.
• MyCredscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with MyCreds™ - Canada's virtual credential wallet for post-secondary learners. Enables secure digital transcript sharing with employers, education providers, and governments. Beginning August 2025, $15 fee for each external document share.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Algonquin College: Major Ontario public college with similar applied technology, business, health, and media programs and a multi-campus structure. Competes for international students and government-funded program seats.
• Conestoga College: Ontario public college known for engineering technology, trades, and applied health programs. Direct competitor for skilled trades and technology applicants, particularly through Kitchener-Waterloo campus reach.
• Fanshawe College: Large Ontario public college offering similar diploma, degree, and certificate programs with co-op and apprenticeship pathways. Comparable in scale and program mix, though based in London, Ontario.
• Vancouver Film School: Private Canadian institution specializing in animation, film, and game design, directly competing with Sheridan's top-ranked animation programs for the same international student pool.
• OCAD University: Toronto-based university dedicated to art, design, and digital media. Closest specialized creative-arts peer, competing for animation, illustration, and design applicants.
• Seneca Polytechnic: Greater Toronto Area public college with a comparable applied arts and technology mandate and similar program breadth across technology, health, business, and creative media. Operates multiple GTA campuses and competes directly for the same student pools.
• George Brown College: Toronto-based public college with applied programs in business, technology, health sciences, and creative fields. Direct GTA competitor for domestic applicants and co-op employer relationships.
• Humber Polytechnic: Largest Canadian polytechnic by enrollment, also Ontario-based with broad applied programs across business, technology, health, and creative industries. Closest direct competitor for domestic and international students in the GTA.

Broad incumbents

• BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology): Western Canada's leading applied technology institution with similar diploma, degree, and apprenticeship offerings. Comparable applied focus and employer-integrated model.
• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology): Large Canadian polytechnic with strong applied technology, trades, and digital media programs. Comparable business model and apprenticeship/co-op depth, though based in Calgary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sheridancollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SheridanInstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/sheridaninstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sheridan
• Instagraminstagram.com/sheridan_college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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