University of Alberta Facts
One of Canada's Best Universities
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top 4 universities and one of the top 100 in the world. The U of A is located in Edmonton, one of the northernmost major cities in the world.
U of A Campuses
North Campus
- 38,000 students
- 150 Buildings
- covers 50 city blocks
- nestled on edge of North Saskatchewan River
South Campus
- extensive land for agricultural research
- home to several recreational facilities
Enterprise Square
- downtown hub for lifelong learners
- place where entrepreneurs can turn new research into new businesses
Augustana Campus
- 1000 students
- historic campus in vibrant rural community
- intimate residential learning environment
Campus Saint-Jean
- 640 students
- French-language campus
- one-of-a kind gem
- in the heart of Edmonton’s francophone community
Calgary
- satellite campuses for Campus Saint-Jean and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
- multi-use space, featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, breakout and meeting rooms
Research
- 1 Nobel Prize winner
- 100+ Institutes and Centres
- 600+ teaching and research agreements with 80 countries
Athletics
- 103 National Athletics Titles (3rd most in Canada)
- 4,202 Academic All-Canadian Athletes (most in Canada)
International
- 270+ Study Abroad Programs
- 50+ countries to choose from
- 881 students went abroad in 2023-24
Student Success
Average class size by campus
20
Campus Saint-Jean
22
Augustana
38
North Campus
Programs By Type
500+
Graduate Programs
200+
Undergraduate Programs
Full Vs. Part-Time Students
| Students | Study Format | # of graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Full-time Part-time |
35,290 2,445 |
| Graduate | Full-time Part-time |
6,865 1,601 |
Students By Place of Origin
| Students' home location | # of students |
|---|---|
| Alberta | Undergraduate: 28,457 Graduate: 4,163 |
| Elsewhere in Canada | Undergraduate: 3,821 Graduate: 1,213 |
| International | Undergraduate: 5,457 Graduate: 3,090 |
Alumni + Graduation
Alumni Facts + Figures
300,000+
Alumni worldwide
$250 B
Annual revenue of alumni-founded organizations
922,000
Jobs supported by alumni-founded organizations
2023-24 Graduates
9,458 Total graduates
6,814 Undergraduate
2,644 Graduate
Graduation Rates Per Faculty
| Faculty | # of graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences | 518 |
| Arts | 1,547 |
| Augustana | 188 |
| Business | 981 |
| Education | 1,322 |
| Engineering | 1,326 |
| Law | 175 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 497 |
| Faculty of Native Studies | 41 |
| Nursing | 617 |
| Kinesiology, Sports and Recreation | 317 |
| Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 147 |
| Public Health | 121 |
| Rehabilitation Medicine | 332 |
| Facultè Saint-Jean | 160 |
| Science | 1,826 |