Small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and hands-on experience are just a few of the benefits students can expect from being trained at one of the most innovative, leading-edge institutions of learning for future healthcare professionals, The Michener Institute. The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences (The Michener Institute) was founded in 1958 and is Canada’s only publicly funded post-secondary educational institution solely dedicated to educating students in a wide range of health care disciplines. We have partnerships with world-renowned health and learning institutions, including Dalhousie University, Laurentian University, University of Toronto, and some of Ontario’s pre-eminent hospitals.

Quality and Jobs:
Our expertise in healthcare education is second to none. Our drive for quality in program design and delivery has resulted in thousands of satisfied students and employers. Michener students adhere to a rigorous academic and clinical standard, which prepares them to provide the high level of care and expertise we expect from our healthcare system today. Our graduates play a critical role in healthcare in Ontario and there remains a consistently high demand for our students, with an employment rate of almost 100% every year.

The Michener Institute provides an education like no other. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as certificate and diploma programs, advanced diploma programs, and degree opportunities, which are available for post-secondary and post-graduate students. At The Michener Institute, academic standards are high. Our students are trained and educated using a comprehensive healthcare curriculum, which incorporates inter-professional education, simulation enhanced education, and healthcare competency assessment (readiness). These three educational components complement the theoretical and clinical education for which The Michener Institute is renowned and meets the educational requirements of the next generation of applied health sciences professionals.

Students who require accommodation while attending The Michener Institute can live in our five-story residence, Schatz Hall. This residence is a wing of Michener's main building and is fully integrated with the rest of Michener. Schatz Hall features fully furnished single rooms equipped with full private bathroom facilities.
Schatz Hall: $850/month, $900/month with linen service.
There are 12 students per floor (co-ed). Students don't even have to go outside to get to class! For more information please e-mail residence@michener.ca or call 416-596-3141, Toll Free 1-800-387-9066 x3141

Learn more about the Admissions Department at Michener on our website.

The Michener Institute's Student Centre, Schatz Hall, has a large gymnasium, squash court, exercise facilities, saunas, lockers, shower facilities, and a lounge. Here students can work on their own fitness program, compete, socialize, or just relax. The Student Council is actively involved in developing an athletics and recreation program, including intramural sports.

Admissions: The Michener Institute accepts applications from international students. Availability of positions may vary across each program. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted in English.
Facilities and Services: The focus for international students is training and preparation in specialty areas, in order to return to work in their home countries.

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