Canada's 15 research-intensive universities bring distinguished minds to bear on the most profound challenges our nation and our world face

Our Universities
Research Conducted
$8.5 B
U15 universities conduct about $8.5 B worth of research annually
Private-sector Research
83%
83% of all contracted private-sector research in Canada
Patents
81%
U15 universities hold 81% of Canadian university patents

U15 Members