The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) advances higher education in Ontario through advocacy, research and policy development. Read about COU’s structure, affiliates, and chairs and awards that COU administers.
COU fosters discussion between its 20 member institutions and one associate member institution on a wide range of university issues, including funding, research, graduate studies, international relations and accessibility. Learn more about who we are and how we operate, or click below to read a bio. >
COU, Council, standing committees and affiliates are supported by a full-time secretariat of close to 40 people, who provide centralized service functions to our member institutions. Take a look at COU's structure. >
Our affiliates are organized groups of university professionals, who come together to discuss sector-wide issues, address challenges and propose solutions, and share best practices. Click here for a list of COU affiliates. >
COU administers various prestigious chairs, awards and prizes. Take a closer look at them by clicking on the links below.