Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS)
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows (PDF) in the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) are breaking the boundaries of conventional wisdom and pursuing research that tackles our most challenging issues. They’re shaping the future. You can, too.
Graduate Students
GPS is home to more than 8,400 graduate students in 500+ graduate programs and 170+ doctoral programs in 300 research areas.
Postdoctoral Fellows and Visitors
With more than 600 PDFs, we are the largest postdoctoral community in Canada.
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Top 5
The University of Alberta is a
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160 Countries
Our graduate students represent more than
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$54.9M
GPS administered $54.9M in graduate student funding in 2022-23.
Giving
With your help, GPS is pushing the boundaries on what it means to be a graduate student. From funding awards and scholarships that advance world-changing research to funding important programs that support graduate student career preparedness and mental health, your gift makes a difference.
Professional Development
Grow your network, explore opportunities and build a plan for your future.
Events
Stay up to date with upcoming events and announcements at GPS.
Policies + Procedures
As the home faculty of the U of A’s graduate students, we oversee the policies that enable them to pursue academically rigorous studies in a just and equitable environment.
Meet the 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Winner
Alexandra Gagnon, Sociology, Social Sciences + Humanities, won first place and the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 3MT® competition with her presentation, Remand, Release, Reconvict.