New Report: Student Housing in Canadian Higher Education: A Strategic Framework for Planning and Delivery

Canadian post-secondary institutions are facing increasingly complex challenges in planning for and delivering student housing that is financially sustainable and affordable for students, responds to student expectations and aligns with their missions.

CAUBO’s new report, Student Housing in Canadian Higher Education: A Strategic Framework for Planning and Delivery, provides timely insights and strategic guidance to help institutions navigate the evolving financial, demographic, and housing landscapes that are reshaping the sector.

Building on CAUBO’s 2012 report Building the Student Experience, this updated resource includes:

The report serves as a practical tool that CAUBO members can use to inform long-term student housing strategies, support capital investment decisions, and adapt to a financially constrained and complex development landscape.

The Framework will be explored further at CAUBO 2025 during the session Building a Better Future: Framework to Inform Higher Education Student Housing Plans. Join us to learn how three institutions have recently approached the development or expansion of their student accommodations.