The school is notable for being the first accredited university in North America to create a Faculty of Mathematics, which is now the world's largest, and to have the largest cooperative education program in the world. The school is also known for having more companies formed by its faculty, students, and alumni than any other Canadian university, and as such, the university has been called the "MIT of the North".
This school is distinguished as the first accredited university in North America to establish a Faculty of Mathematics, which has since become the world's largest. It is also recognized for having the most extensive cooperative education program globally. Furthermore, this institution boasts more companies founded by its faculty, students, and alumni than any other Canadian university, earning it the nickname "MIT of the North".