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Redeemer University (RU)

Ontario, Canada
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  • 1,094 Students
  • 9 Faculties
  • 1982Founded
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

Redeemer has been preparing students to reflect the love of Jesus Christ in every career and calling for more than 40 years. Redeemer students are being shaped by the Reformed Christian commitment to see faith woven through all aspects of learning and life.

 


 

Acronym RU
Nickname The Royals
Motto / Slogan Agnus Dei, Omnium Rex
Colour Blue & red
Mascot Leo the Lion
Founded 1982
Location Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Address 777 Garner Road East Ancaster ON L9K 1J4

Mission

Preparing students to reflect the love of Jesus Christ in every career and calling.

Vision

Minds renewed.
Lives transformed.
World redeemed.

Redeemer University

Objectives

Redeemer University's primary objectives are to prepare students for a life of leadership and service in every career and calling, grounded in a Christian worldview.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Arts, Media & Communications
  • Biological & Life Sciences
  • Business
  • Education
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics & Physical Sciences
  • Politics, History & International Studies
  • Religion & Ministry
  • Social Sciences

Reasons to Study at Redeemer University

  1. Faith-based curriculum

    Redeemer integrates a Reformed Christian perspective throughout its academic programs, preparing students to apply their faith in their future careers and callings.


     

  2. Supportive community

    Redeemer fosters a caring and supportive environment with a strong sense of community, where students can build lifelong friendships through communal living and campus activities.

  3. Career services

    The Centre for Experiential Learning and Careers provides students with guidance and opportunities, leading to a wide range of job prospects for graduates in various sectors.

  4. Strong academic programs

    Redeemer offers a range of majors and streams, focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Some programs have specific accreditations, such as the Bachelor of Education program with the Ontario College of Teachers.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students CAD 9,987 - CAD 18,352
International Students CAD 18,352 - CAD 24,065

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

View the Admissions requirement page for detailed information on the qualification requirements.

Supporting Documents

  • Academic transcripts & Certificates
  • The students, faculty and staff at Redeemer University constitute a Christian community called to encourage one another to lives of faithful obedience to Jesus Christ. An applicant must demonstrate a sincere interest in further discipleship in their personal Christian faith by submitting a statement of faith as part of the application.
  • Proof of English language proficiency


 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

View the Admissions requirement page for detailed information on the accepted qualification.

Supporting Documents

  • Academic transcripts & Certificates

How To Apply For Admission

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: Applications are made online via the Application Portal, create an account and start your application.

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Applications are made online via the Application Portal.

 

Admission Contacts

Phone : 1-800-263-6467

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Campus Tour

Facilities

  • ✓Classrooms
  • ✓Library
  • ✓Laboratory
  • ✓Research Center
  • ✓Accommodation
  • ✓Sports
  • ✓Gym
  • ✓ICT
  • ✓Place of Worship
  • ✓Cafeteria
  • Library: Redeemer University in Canada has a library called the Peter Turkstra Library. It provides resources for the Christian liberal arts and sciences curriculum, including books, online databases, and special collections, along with spaces for individual and group study.
  • Laboratory: Redeemer University in Canada has laboratories for its science and health sciences programs. Students in these programs participate in hands-on learning experiences, including lab work, which is supported by faculty and provides real-world research opportunities.  
  • Accommodation: Redeemer University Canada has accommodation for students, including townhouse residences and apartment-style living in buildings like Augustine Hall and Luther Court.
  • Sports: Redeemer University in Canada has various sports facilities, including a large sports complex with a domed indoor field and an outdoor field, a gymnasium with a basketball and volleyball court, a fitness center, and other courts like badminton, racquetball, and tennis. The university also offers facilities for community use. 
  • Gym: The Athletics Centre (AC) is Redeemers' primary health and fitness site on campus, a large multipurpose area with state-of-the-art Matrix conditioning equipment. The AC also offers two half gymnasiums for open play and is the home of Origin Physiotherapy. 
  • Place of Worship: Through Redeemer's campus ministry, you'll find places for quiet reflection, shared devotion, off-campus outreach and community worship.
  • Cafeteria: Each student receives a Redeemer OneCard loaded with their selected meal plan and dining dollars. Students can purchase items at Refresh, Tim Hortons and The Market with their dining dollars. Incoming students select a meal plan as part of the application for admission process.



 


 

School Contact

Address

777 Garner Road East Ancaster ON L9K 1J4

Phone Number

905-648-2131

Fax Number

905-648-2134

Website Address

https://www.redeemer.ca/

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

  • Province of Ontario
  • Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for the Bachelor of Education program
  •  The Chartered Institute of Marketing Management of Ontario (CIMMO) for the Marketing BBA program. 

Vice Chancellor

Dr. David Zietsma

Dr. Zietsma brings a wealth of experience, passion and vision to the president position. Prior to his current role, he served at Redeemer as provost and vice president, academic, working closely with then president, Dr. Graham, in accomplishing Redeemer’s mission through a comprehensive vision that integrates university learning and student development where faith, life and learning are vitally ... read more
connected. 

Academic Staff

  • Dr. Kenneth Anyomi

    Assistant Professor Dr. Anyomi joined Redeemer as an assistant professor in 2023. Prior to joining the faculty, he worked with the Ontario Public Service as a Senior Research Analyst and as a Forest Succession Research S... read more
    cientist. 

  • Dr. Monica Chi Eaton

    Associate Professor Dr. Monica Chi Eaton joined Redeemer University as an Associate Professor of Social Work. She holds a PhD in Social Work and her thesis was titled “Faith-Inspired Praxis of Love”. With over 10 yea... read more
    rs of experience as a Social Work academic and clinician, Dr. Chi Eaton brings a practical and holistic approach to her teaching at Redeemer University.

  • Dr. Diana Tajik-Parvinchi

    Assistant Professor Diana Parvinchi joined Redeemer as a Sessional Assistant Professor of Psychology in 2023. She completed her PhD at York University examining eye movement patterns in children with Tourette Syndrome an... read more
    d its comorbid conditions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 


     

  • Dr. Sophia Kusyk

    Associate Professor Dr. Sophia Kusyk is the Dean of the Business School and Associate Professor at Redeemer University. Prior to this appointment she served as the Van Norman Chair of Business and Chair of the Business D... read more
    epartment at Tyndale University and Course Director at York University.
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Notable Alumni

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History

The college opened in 1982 as "Redeemer College", with 97 full-time and 63 part-time students. This number grew to about 250 for the 1985–1986 academic year, the final year classes met in facilities rented from the Board of Education of the City of Hamilton. In 1985 the college purchased 78 acres (32 ha) of land in Ancaster, Ontario for the construction of a new campus. The college occupied the new facilities in August 1986 and welcomed 279 full-time students in September. In November 1986, the college held its first graduation, with 40 students graduating.

On June 25, 1998, the Ontario Government passed Bill Pr17, which granted Redeemer College the authority to offer Bachelor o... read more

f Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Prior to that time, the college conferred a Bachelor of Christian Studies degree which was recognized by the AUCC (Association of Universities & Colleges of Canada) as comparable to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

On June 26, 2003, the Ontario Government passed Bill Pr14, granting Redeemer the authority to offer a Bachelor of Education degree to replace its B.C.Ed. degree. On December 10, 2003, the new teacher education (B.Ed.) program was granted initial accreditation by the Ontario College of Teachers, giving Redeemer the only provincially recognized Christian teacher education program (K-10) in Ontario.


 

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