Yukon University is a public university and former community college in the Canadian territory of Yukon. Its main campus is in Whitehorse. The college was founded in 1983, subsuming the Yukon Vocational and Technical Training Centre that had been in operation since the 1960s. In December, 2019, the Yukon Legislature passed a bill that would transform Yukon College into Yukon University On May 19, 2020, Yukon College became Yukon University. Yukon University offers certificates, diplomas, and degrees through 5 academic areas - School of Access, School of Science, Trades, and Technology, School of Health, Education and Human Services, School of Liberal Arts, and School of Management, Tourism, and Hospitality. Yukon University is an integral part of the Yukon, with 13 campuses throughout. Grounded in northern expertise and strong partnerships, YC contributes significantly to the development of a healthy and prosperous north through relevant, innovative and inclusive education and research. At Yukon University, students will find an education relevant to the North. Ninety-six percent of students in the 2015 Student Survey were found to be "satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of instruction and course content at Yukon College. There are two intakes January and September