Seneca Polytechnic Ranking

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  As a public polytechnic (not a university), Seneca does not appear in the QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, or ARWU tables, which assess research universities rather than colleges.
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  Recognised among Canada's leading polytechnics, alongside members of Polytechnics Canada, for applied, industry-connected education.
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  Ranked first among Ontario colleges for sending graduates on to university degrees through post-secondary transfer and pathway agreements.
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  Graduate employment – around 79% of graduates find work within six months of completing their program (Ontario KPI survey).
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  Employer satisfaction – approximately 89% of employers report satisfaction with Seneca graduates (Ontario KPI survey).
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  Graduate satisfaction – roughly 76% graduate satisfaction in the provincial KPI measures.
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  One of Canada's largest polytechnics by enrollment, with 30,000+ full-time students and 275,000+ alumni worldwide.
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  Program-level strength – internationally regarded School of Creative Arts & Animation, with animation consistently rated among the world's top programs by the Animation Career Review.
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  Applied research – home to Seneca Innovation and the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE), connecting students with industry problem-solving.
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  Degree-granting authority since 2001 as one of Ontario's Institutes of Technology and Advanced Learning (ITALs).

Seneca Polytechnic Performance By Category

Seneca's standing is measured through Ontario's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and program-specific recognition rather than global university league tables. Selected current measures:

Category	Source & Year	Result
Institution type	Ontario Ministry of Colleges & Universities	Public polytechnic (degree-granting since 2001)
Graduate employment rate	Ontario College KPI	79% employed within 6 months
Employer satisfaction	Ontario College KPI	89% satisfied
Graduate satisfaction	Ontario College KPI	76% satisfied
University transfer	Ontario colleges comparison	1st in Ontario for graduates progressing to university
Animation program	Animation Career Review	Consistently ranked among the world's top animation schools
Athletics	OCAA	Seneca Sting – 450+ medals since 1967
Global university tables (QS / THE / ARWU)	QS, THE, ShanghaiRanking	NA