When we stand together and listen to one another, we generate the solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just.
At the University of Alberta, we're not just educating students; we're igniting passions and fostering the next generation of leaders. Our commitment to innovation and community shines through in everything we do.
In the spirit of reconciliation and to honour Residential School survivors, the U of A will once again be hosting Free Application Days from September 30 - October 9, 2025.
We are a Top 4 Canadian university and one of the Top 100 in the world. Find out what makes our student experience so rich, meaningful and life-changing.
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More than 500 graduate programs, 250 specializations and 300 research areas — find out how to take your education to the next level.
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Explore this portal to learn about inspiring Indigenous-led work in the teaching, learning, research and community engagement spaces of the university.
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| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | 200+ |
| Graduate Programs | 500+ |
| Nobel Laureates | 1 |
| National 3M Teaching Fellows | 41 |
| Rhodes Scholars | 78 |
| National Athletics Titles | 103 |
| Students from Countries | 159 |
| Alumni in Countries | 140 |
The University of Alberta is a busy place — over 46,000 students at five separate campus locations. Learn about each of the unique campuses that make up the fifth largest university in Canada.
The University of Alberta is located in one of the northernmost major cities in the world. Edmonton is a city with one million residents and one of Canada’s strongest local economies. Like the university, Edmonton is a place where people come together to build, create and change things for the better. It is a place where good ideas have a strong chance to become reality.
| Oct. 9, 12p.m. | U of A Researcher Spotlight Series featuring Noah Castelo |
| Oct. 15, 7:30p.m. | Power in Pluralism: The U of A and Democracy |
| Oct. 23, 7p.m. | 2025 Alumni Awards |