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About

History

The one-hundred-year history of the University of Alberta has been a century of vision, a vision borne out of the partnership of two ambitious men: Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first Premier of Alberta, and Henry Marshall Tory, a McGill University professor who became the University of Alberta’s first president.

Education

The U of A is one of the world's top research universities—fourth in Canada and eighty-first in the world for research impact. From making discoveries that answer fundamental questions to building new businesses and industries, to improving human health and fostering social change, our researchers are at the forefront of advancing knowledge for the benefit of all.

Research

The pursuit of truth drives the work done at the University of Alberta. By asking why, what and how, our researchers push the boundaries of knowledge. They make discoveries that improve our lives, and the world. 

Career

Benefiting from multiple internship and work experience programs as well as job shadowing and career mentoring opportunities, U of A graduates rank #1 in Canada and 31st in the world for employment rate.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
91 1
2022
92 9
2021
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
109 9
2023
118 7
2022
125
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
111 -1
2023
110 16
2022
126
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
136 -1
2022
135
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Services

Student services

The University of Alberta Students’ Union (SU) is the official body that represents all undergraduate students and acts as a strong advocate for students at the university, and at all levels of government. We operate a variety of businesses intended to appeal to students (from bars and a deli, to a convenience store and a full service print shop), and provide access to a wide range of student services designed to meet the needs of all of our members. We also operate - and own - the Students' Union Building, and run a budget of more than $10 million, with more than 200 staff.

Housing services

  • Lister Centre
  • Schaffer Hall
  • International Hall
  • HUB
  • Residence Saint-Jean
  • East Campus Village
  • Michner Park
  • Newton Place
  • Graduate Residence
  • Pinecreast House
  • Temarak House
  • Augustana
  • Alder House
  • Linden House

Library services

Library Service Desk (Renewals, questions about borrowing, your account, general inquiries)

ICT services

Rapidly increasing use of the Internet by library users in all sectors of Canadian library and information services during recent years has been accompanied by the adoption of policies and procedures to control and monitor access to content.

Medical services

In striving for a healthy campus community, we strongly believe in the value of integrating the following health promotion strategies in the work we do on campus:

  • Expanding collaborations in health and working closely with partners
  • Developing health knowledge and skills
  • Conducting student health research to drive evidence based practice
  • Creating healthy, supportive campus environments

Student Life

Campus life

The University of Alberta has 18 faculties on five campuses—four in Edmonton, one in Camrose. North Campus has 150 buildings covering 50 city blocks nestled on the edge of the North Saskatchewan River. Campus Saint-Jean is a French-language campus, a one-of-a kind gem in the heart of Edmonton’s francophone community. Augustana is a historic campus in a vibrant rural community with an intimate residential learning environment. South Campus contains extensive land for agricultural research and is home to several recreational facilities. Enterprise Square forms a hub in Edmonton’s downtown for learners at all stages of life and for entrepreneurs creating businesses out of new research.

Sports facilities

Unique to the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, is that the University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas Athletics teams are housed within our faculty. Athletics offers students the opportunity to interweave their studies and research with applied and interdisciplinary experiences both inside and outside the classroom.  

Student clubs

More than 425 student groups provide students with opportunities to pursue academic, cultural, recreational and political interests. Students also participate in university governance as part of the Students’ Union and the Graduate Students’ Association.

Accreditation

As of January 2022, the Council has accredited 68 school of public health. In addition to the University of Alberta's School of Public Health, there are 63 in the U.S. two in Taiwan, one in Peurto Rico, one in Mexico, and one in Canada (Université de Montréal).

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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