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June 26, 2025
The Class of 2018 Six Years On: Pursuing Education After a First Degree
The MPHEC today released a report that examines patterns of further education within six years of completing a bachelor’s degree and highlights differences in educational pathways across discipline clusters. The report presents the results from the Graduate Outcomes Survey of the Class of 2018, conducted in fall 2024.
The Class of 2018 Six Years On: Pursuing Education After a First Degree | Statistical Tables
June 24, 2025
Programs under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 1, 2025 and June 18, 2025 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
April 9, 2025
Reminder: Distribution of Program Proposals
Please note that, as per Commission policy, Academic Program Assessment Prior to Implementation, any program proposal submitted to the Commission for review between June 16 and August 29, 2025 will be held in abeyance and distributed to institutions on September 2, 2025. [Note: Proposals received until June 13, 2025 will be distributed according to the standard distribution process.]
March 18, 2025
Programs Under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 1, 2024 and March 13, 2025 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
March 13, 2025
Employment Profile of Maritime University First-Degree Holders
The MPHEC today released employment outcome figures for the Class of 2018 first-degree holders, surveyed in fall 2024, six years after graduation. The results are compared to those for the same Class, surveyed two years after graduation, as well as to the results of the Class of 2012, also surveyed two and six years after graduation.
Employment Profile of Maritime University First-Degree Holders Two and Six Years after Graduation
February 28, 2025
The Class of 2018 in 2024: Profile of First-Degree Holders
The MPHEC today released the first report from the Graduates Outcomes Survey of the Class of 2018 surveyed in fall 2024, six years after graduation. The report presents the distribution of Maritime university first-degree holders by important demographic and academic variables.
The Class of 2018 in 2024: Profile of First-Degree Holders and Methodological Notes
January 22, 2025
Prize draw winners - Graduate Outcomes Survey
Congratulations to the 9 lucky winners of our prize draw (amongst the participants) for the Survey of the Class of 2018 Maritime University Graduates
January 16, 2025
Annual Digest: University Enrolment 2023-2024
The MPHEC today released its Annual Digest on university enrolment which contains a series of summary tables and charts of provincial and Maritime-level statistics, showing trends over one, five and 10 years. The report shows that in 2023-2024, 77,544 students were enrolled in Maritime universities, up 6.3% over one year and 15.3% over five years.
January 2, 2025
The MPHEC Class of 2018 Graduate Outcomes survey now closed
Please note that the Class of 2018 Graduate Outcomes survey is now closed. The final survey sample size reached was over 2,240. Stay tuned for the release of survey results later in 2025.
December 20, 2024
The MPHEC’s Quality Assurance Role in Post-Secondary Education in the Maritimes
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) aims to assist institutions and governments in enhancing the post-secondary learning environment in the Maritime Provinces. The MPHEC recently approved with conditions Cape Breton University’s (CBU) 8-month online Bachelor of Education (BEd) program…
November 21, 2024
Programs under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 1, 2024 and November 13, 2024 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
November 7, 2024
2023-2024 Enrolment and Credentials Granted Statistics
The MPHEC has posted today 2023-2024 enrolment, credentials granted, and full-time equivalent statistics for all public Maritime universities.
Enrolment | Credentials Granted | Open Data: Downloadable databases | Full-Year Full-Time Equivalents
October 31, 2024
Outcomes of Recent Engineering Graduates
The MPHEC released a report today that focusses on the profile and outcomes of recent Maritime university engineering graduates. The report presents the results from the MPHEC Graduate Outomes Survey of four classes of bachelor’s degree graduates, all surveyed two years after graduation.
Profile, Employment Outcomes, and Retention of Maritime University Bachelor’s Graduates: Engineering
October 21, 2024
Reminder: Distribution of Program Proposals
Please note that, as per the Commission’s policy, Academic Program Assessment Prior to Implementation, any program proposal submitted to the Commission for review between December 9, 2024 and January 3, 2025 will be held in abeyance and distributed to institutions on January 6, 2025. The timeline for a decision (of either approval or Stage II Assessment) through the Stage I process, will therefore be lengthened accordingly. [Note: Proposals received until December 6 will be distributed according to the standard distribution process.]
September 27, 2024
Annual Report - Year in Review: 2023-2024
Annual Report - Year in Review: 2023-2024
APPENDICES
A. Membership of Commission and its Committees (see Annual Report)
B. Audited Financial Statements (available online only)
September 24, 2024
Programs under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 1, 2024 and September 20, 2024 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
September 16, 2024
Assessment of the Nova Scotia College of Arts and Design’s Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)
The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the policies and procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.
September 12, 2024
The MPHEC Class of 2018 Graduate Outcomes (GO) Survey is now open!
If you received a bachelor’s degree from a Maritime university in 2018, you may receive an email or telephone invitation to complete the survey from Prairie Research Associates (PRA) on behalf of the MPHEC and your university.
If you complete the survey, you will be offered a chance to win a grand prize of $2,000 or one of eight prizes of $500 cash.
More information about the Class of 2018 GO survey
September 4, 2024
2024-2025 University Tuition Fees
The MPHEC has posted today the 2024-2025 Tuition, Ancillary and Residence Fees for all Maritime universities.
Three tables are available for download
July 16, 2024
Employment Opportunity
Two Policy and Research Analyst Positions
May 14, 2024
University Participation Rates
The MPHEC posted today statistical tables on university participation rates from 2003-2004 to 2022-2023. These measures inform questions about the general demand for universities in the region, the extent to which a province's universities serve its population and the tendency for a provincial population to engage in a university education in the region, or anywhere in Canada.
April 22, 2024
Reminder: Distribution of Program Proposals
Please note that, as per Commission policy, any program proposal submitted to the Commission for review between June 17 and August 30, 2024 will be held in abeyance and distributed to institutions on September 3, 2024. [Note: Proposals received until June 14, 2024 will be distributed according to the standard distribution process.]
March 27, 2024
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission celebrates 50 years
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of advancing higher education in the Maritime Provinces.
March 5, 2024
Outcomes of Recent Education Graduates
The MPHEC released a report today that focusses on the profile and outcomes of recent Maritime university education graduates. The report presents the results from the MPHEC Graduate Outomes Survey of four classes of bachelor’s degree graduates, all surveyed two years after graduation.
Profile, Employment Outcomes, and Retention of Maritime University Bachelor’s Graduates: Education
February 22, 2024
Outcomes of Recent Nursing Graduates
The MPHEC released a report today that focusses on the profile and outcomes of recent Maritime university nursing graduates. The report presents the results from the MPHEC Graduate Outomes Survey of four classes of bachelor’s degree graduates, all surveyed two years after graduation.
Profile, Employment Outcomes, and Retention of Maritime University Bachelor’s Graduates: Nursing
February 7, 2024
Assessment of the University of Prince Edward Island’s Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)
The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the policies and procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.
February 7, 2024
Assessment of Cape Breton University’s Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)
The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the policies and procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.
January 25, 2024
Annual Digest: University Enrolment 2022-2023
The MPHEC today released its Annual Digest on university enrolment which contains a series of summary tables and charts of provincial and Maritime-level statistics, showing trends over one, five and 10 years. The report shows that in 2022-2023, 72,969 students were enrolled in Maritime universities, up 1.5% over one year and 3.8% over ten years.
January 24, 2024
Programs under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 1, 2023 and January 18, 2024 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
January 10, 2024
Post-Graduation Pathways of First-Degree Holders
The MPHEC today released a report examining the post-graduation educational pathways and employment outcomes of Maritime university first-degree holders by discipline cluster. The report presents the results from the Graduate Outcomes Survey of the Class of 2020, conducted in fall 2022.
The Class of 2020 in 2022: Post-Graduation Pathways of First-Degree Holders
January 9, 2024
Employment Opportunity
The MPHEC is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Policy and Research Analyst (Research and Data). This position will appeal to individuals who can draw trends from large data sets, are methodical and attentive in their work, and demonstrate initiative and an excellent capacity for problem-solving.
Policy and Research Analyst (Research and Data)
January 4, 2024
Request for Proposals: Graduate Outcomes Survey
The MPHEC has posted a request for proposals to conduct a survey of the Maritime University Graduating Class of 2018, six years after graduation, on the New Brunswick Opportunities Network (NBON tender # MPHEC 2024-01).
