...knowledge shall not be the concern of scholars alone. The uplifting of the whole people shall be its final goal.

• HENRY MARSHALL TORY, Founding President

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the top teaching and research universities in Canada, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.

Quick Facts

• 5 campuses in 2 cities
• 200+ Undergraduate Programs
• 500+ Graduate Programs
• 40,061 Students from 156 Countries
• 41 National 3M Teaching Fellows
• 75 Rhodes Scholars
• 78 National Athletics Titles

OUR PURPOSE

MOTTO

Quaecumque vera

“whatsoever things are true.”

The phrase comes from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians, Chapter 4, Verse 8, in the Latin Vulgate version of the Bible. In the passage, the writer exhorts the readers to focus their thoughts on truth and other virtues.

MISSION

Within a vibrant and supportive learning environment, the University of Alberta discovers, disseminates and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement and partnerships. The U of A gives a national and international voice to innovation in our province, taking a lead role in placing Canada at the global forefront.

VISION

To inspire the human spirit through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship in a creative community, building one of the world's great universities for the public good.

Research + Innovation

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. Using some of the world’s most advanced research facilities and resources, our researchers have discovered new knowledge in health and life sciences, energy, artificial intelligence and much more. Learn more about our research.

• Top 4 research university in Canada

• 91 Canada Research Chairs

• $620M+ annual research funding 2022-23

• 120+ active spinoffs

Rankings in the World

The U of A is one of Canada’s top 4 universities and one of the top 100 in the world. Our researchers are at the forefront of advancing knowledge for the benefit of all. Learn more about where we rank.

# 7 in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) THE Impact Rankings

# 91 in Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)

# 7 in Nursing

# 6 in Petroleum Engineering

# 12 for Mining & Mineral Engineering

# 10 for Environmental Science & Engineering