University Of Alberta

The University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Its work is rooted in its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures and world views. As one of the world’s top 100 teaching and research universities, the U of A ranks among the Top 5 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone. The U of A seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose. More than 44,000 students from 156 counties and 13,000 staff shape the U of A, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone. The U of A attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and more than $550 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A has more than 300,000 alumni worldwide. The University of Alberta ranks No. 111 globally in the QS World University Rankings and No. 91 globally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). We inspire and uplift the students, educators and researchers who come here to seek their purpose. Working collaboratively to solve critical world problems, we also contribute to the collective progress to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, ranking No. 7 in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The university is home to three colleges encompassing 13 faculties, plus five independent faculties — including North America’s only faculty devoted to Indigenous studies and research. Faculty work is amplified through more than 100 research centres and institutes, 500 graduate programs and 200 undergraduate programs. Students take their learning outside the classroom by participating in more than 425 student groups, as well as experiential and international learning opportunities and community-engaged research. The U of A’s vision is to inspire the human spirit and promote the public good. Its graduates are in the Top 2 for employability in Canada, the result of multiple programs for internships, job shadowing and career mentoring. The University of Alberta is a research-intensive post-secondary ranked in the top five in Canada and top 150 in the world. The U of A leads with purpose and has a reputation for discovery, innovation and community and industry partnerships. U of A faculty and students have created almost 130 active spinoff companies. The university’s connections with post-secondary institutions around the world are strong and include 750 research and study agreements in 84 countries. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject, U of A ranked No. 1 in Canada and top 10 globally for nursing and petroleum engineering. The university is also a global leader in research, knowledge translation and innovation in artificial intelligence and machine learning, nanotechnology, energy systems, gender studies, precision health, agriculture and food production, smart buildings, transportation and devices. The U of A’s vision is to inspire the human spirit and promote the public good. Its graduates are in the top five for employability in Canada, according to the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, with four out of five graduate students receiving job offers before they finish their degrees.