University Facts and Statistics: University of Alberta |
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s elite research-intensive institutions, and in 2003-2004 it received in excess of $377 million in external funding for its research activities making it the third highest recipient of external funding for research among all post-secondary schools in Canada. Among the University’s most prominent discoveries has been the first successful treatment for Type 1 diabetes. Currently, the University, in partnership with various businesses and government, is undertaking a $2.5 million project to study methods in which the negative environmental impacts of industrial activities can be reduced. In 2004, the University of Alberta expanded to Camrose, Alberta, about 90 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, when Augustana, a former university of the Lutheran Church founded in 1910, become its newest campus and faculty.
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University Type | Public |
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Date Established | 1908 |
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# of Students | 36948 |
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# of Undergraduate Students | 30579 full and part time |
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# of Graduate Students | 6369 full and part time |
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Faculty/Student Ratio | 1:11 |
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Chancellor | Ms. Linda Hughes |
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President | Dr. Indira V. Samarasekera |
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Senate | University Senate |
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About | About University of Alberta |
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Visiting and Contacting: University of Alberta |
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Campus Address
University of Alberta
Main Campus
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2R3
Contact, Directions and Maps
Phone: 780-492-3111
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University of Alberta Campuses
University of Alberta - Main Campus
University of Alberta - Augustana Campus
University of Alberta - Campus Saint-Jean
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Applying and Fees: University of Alberta |
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Admissions
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Academics: University of Alberta |
Over 200 undergraduate programs and more than 170 graduate programs, including in excess of 60 doctorates, in over 300 research areas spanning 15 faculties and schools are available at the University of Alberta. Many of the University’s individual departments offer certificates and diplomas of 1-2 years in duration. The Continuing Studies division of the University has many additional educational opportunities including courses and programs derived from the Arts, Business, Contract Training and Research Education, Health and Medicine, Languages, Open Studies, Political Science, and Science, as well as adult education and distance education options.
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Faculties/Divisions
Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Faculty of Native Studies
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
Faculty of Science
School of Business
School of Public Health
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Education
Continuing Education
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Graduate Studies
Research Centres and Institutes
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Studying and Research: University of Alberta |
Advising and Support
Academic Advising
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First Year Advisor
Language Centre
Tutoring
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Libraries: Alberta: Canada
Bibliotheque St. Jean
Book and Record Depository
Bruce Peel Special Collections Library
Data Library
Dr. Josephine Mitchell Mathematics Library
Herbert T. Coutts Library
John A. Weir Memorial Law Library
John W. Scott Health Sciences Library
Music Library
Rutherford Library
Science and Technology Library
St. Joseph's College Library
Winspear Reference Business Library
Augustana Library
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Student Groups and Services: University of Alberta |
Services
Bookstore
Career Services
Daycare
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Parking
Safety/Security
Student Counselling
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Student Union
University Chaplaincy
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Groups
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International Centre
Student Business Centre
Women's Centre
Housing
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Arts and Media: University of Alberta |
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Folio
Gateway
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Arts, Culture and Environment
Fine Arts Building Gallery
Auxiliary Building Art Studio
Campus Community Garden
Devonian Botanic Garden
Sustainability
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