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Thinking about Studying in Alberta?
Located in Western Canada, Alberta is known for its oil sands and boasts one of the strongest economies in the country. The most populated of the three Prairie Provinces in Canada, the province has more than 4 million residents, many of which live in the provinces two largest cities, Edmonton and Calgary, both of which have a population of more than one million.
Known for its mountain regions in Banff and Jasper as well as its tourist attractions such as the annual Calgary Stampede, West Edmonton Mall and Rocky Mountain tourist destinations, there are many things to keep you occupied in your spare time.
Sports fans can take in a Calgary Flames or Edmonton Oiler NHL hockey game and football fans can cheer for the Calgary Stampeders or Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL. The province also has many junior hockey teams that are part of the WHL, part of the Canadian Hockey League.
Alberta Education Options
With much of the economy based on the oil and gas industry as well as agriculture and an emerging technology section, many of the colleges and universities in the province offer exceptional programs in these areas of study. Studies can also choose to study a wide variety of other academic disciplines at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level.
In total there are more than 30 college and university options for students to consider in Alberta. Here are some of your options.
Universities include:
Colleges include:
Some of the most popular academic programs that are offered at most schools include Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Computer and Information Technology, Environment and Forestry Studies, and Health Care, Medical Studies, and Technologies.
Why Choose Alberta for Post-Secondary Education?
Students from around the world choose to study in Alberta because of its culturally diverse population, beautiful geography, strong economy and diverse communities throughout the province. Here are some additional reasons why students choose Alberta:
For More Information about Alberta
To learn more about the province of Alberta or your post-secondary education options in the province, please visit www.alberta.ca
School name | Address | City | Postal Code | Phone Number |
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Ambrose University College | 150 Ambrose Circle SW | Calgary | T3H 0L5 | 403-410-2000 |
Athabasca University | 1 University Drive | Athabasca | T9S 3A3 | 1-800-788-9041 |
Bow Valley College | 332-6 Avenue SE | Calgary | T2G 4S7 | 403-410-1400 |
Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary and College | 200 Semina View | Cochrane | T4C 2G1 | 403-932-6622 |
Canadian University College | 5415 College Avenue | Lacombe | T4L 2E5 | 403-782-3381 |
Concordia Lutheran Seminary | 7040 Ada Blvd | Edmonton | T5C 4E3 | 780-474-1468 |
Concordia University College of Alberta | 7128 Ada Blvd | Edmonton | T5C 4E4 | 780-479-8481 |
Grande Prairie Regional College | 10726-106 Avenue | Grande Prairie | T8V 4C4 | 780-539-2832 |
Grant MacEwan University | 10700-104 Avenue | Edmonton | T5J 4S2 | 780-497-5040 |
Keyano College | 8115 Franklin Avenue | Fort McMurray | T9H 2H7 | 780-791-4800 |
Lakeland College | 5707 College Drive | Vermilion | T9X 1K5 | 780-853-8400 |
Lethbridge College | 3000 College Drive South | Lethbridge | T1K 1L6 | 403-320-3200 |
Medicine Hat College | 299 College Drive SE | Medicine Hat | T1A 3Y6 | 403-529-3811 |
Mount Royal University | 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW | Calgary | T3E 6K6 | 403-440-5596 |
Newman Theological College | 84 Street NW | Edmonton | T6A 0B2 | 780-392-2450 |
NorQuest College | 10215-108 Street NW | Edmonton | T5J 1L6 | 780-644-6000 |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | 11762-106 Street | Edmonton | T5G 2R1 | 780-471-6248 |
Olds College | 4500-50th Street | Olds | T4A 1R6 | 403-556-8281 |
Portage College | 9531-94 Aveune | Lac La Biche | T0A 2C0 | 780-623-5519 |
Red Deer College | 100 College Blvd | Red Deer | T4N 5H5 | 403-342-3300 |
SAIT Polytechnic | 1301-16 Aveune NW | Calgary | T2M 0L4 | 403-284-7248 |
St. Mary's University College | 14500 Bannister Road SE | Calgary | T2X 1Z4 | 403-531-9130 |
Taylor University College | 23 Aveune NW | Edmonton | T6J 4T3 | 780-431-5200 |
The Banff Centre | 107 Tunnel Mountian Drive | Banff | T1L 1H5 | 403-762-6100 |
The King’s University College | 9125-50 Street | Edmonton | T6B 2H3 | 780-465-3500 |
University of Alberta | 85 Ave | Edmonton | T6G 2R3 | 780-492-3111 |
University of Calgary | 2500 University Drive NW | Calgary | T2N 1N4 | 403-220-5110 |
University of Lethbridge | 4401 University Drive | Lethbridge | T1K 3M4 | 403-329-2111 |
Northern Lakes College | 1201 Main Street SE | Slave Lake | T0G 2A3 | 780-849-8600 |
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of ..read moreAlberta. Edmonton is on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. read less
The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is the official ..read morebird of the province of Alberta.The Great Horned Owl also known as the Tiger Owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. read less
Wild rose is the provincial flower of Alberta.It is ..read morenot as common in the Parkland region of the Canadian Prairie provinces as Rosa woodsii (Woods' rose), but is the most abundant rose species growing in the boreal forests of northern Canada and Alaska. read less
About Alberta
The population of Alberta is 3,645,257 as of the 2011 ..read morecensus. read less
Largest metro areas and municipalities by population as of Alberta.. read more
Alberta has considerable ethnic diversity. In the ..read moreCanadian census, the most commonly reported ethnic origins among Albertans were: 885,825 English (27.2%); 679,705 German (20.9%); 667,405 Canadian (20.5%); 661,265 Scottish (20.3%); 539,160 Irish (16.6%); 388,210 French (11.9%); 332,180 Ukrainian (10.2%); 172,910 Dutch(5.3%); 170,935 Polish (5.2%); 169,355 North American Indian (5.2%); 144,585 Norwegian (4.4%); and 137,600 Chinese (4.2%). Amongst those of British origins, the Scots have had a particularly strong influence on place-names, with the names of many cities and towns including Calgary, Airdrie, Canmore and Banff having Scottish origins. read less
Alberta has a number of professional sports teams. ..read moreEdmonton Oilers (Hockey NHL), Calgary Flames (Hockey NHL), Calgary Hitmen (Hockey WHL), Edmonton Oil Kings (Hockey WHL), Lethbridge Hurricanes (Hockey WHL), Medicine Hat Tigers (Hockey WHL), Red Deer Rebels (Hockey WHL), Calgary Stampeders (Football CFL), Edmonton Eskimos (Football CFL), Edmonton Capitals (Baseball) read less
Weather in Alberta
Average maximum and minimum temperatures for cities in Alberta read more >
City | July (°C) | July (°F) | January (°C) | January (°F) |
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Medicine Hat | 28/12 | 82/54 | 2514 !-3/-14 | 5333 !26/7 |
Brooks | 27/11 | 80/52 | 2413 !-4/-16 | 5131 !25/3 |
Lethbridge | 26/10 | 79/50 | 2715 !0/-12 | 5735 !32/10 |
Fort McMurray | 24/11 | 75/52 | 1606 !-12/-23 | 3719 !10/-5 |
Wetaskiwin | 24/11 | 75/52 | 2514 !-5/-16 | 5333 !23/3 |
Edmonton | 23/12 | 73/54 | 2213 !-6/-15 | 4831 !21/5 |
Fort Saskatchewan | 23/11 | 73/52 | 2211 !-6/-17 | 4828 !21/1 |
Lloydminster | 23/11 | 73/52 | 2011 !-10/-19 | 4428 !14/-2 |
Cold Lake | 23/11 | 73/52 | 1908 !-10/-20 | 4222 !14/-4 |
Camrose | 23/11 | 73/52 | 2211 !-6/-17 | 4828 !21/1 |
Red Deer | 23/11 | 73/52 | 2413 !-5/-16 | 5131 !23/3 |
Grande Prairie | 23/10 | 73/50 | 2009 !-8/-19 | 4424 !18/-2 |
Leduc | 23/10 | 73/50 | 2211 !-6/-18 | 4828 !21/-0 |
Calgary | 23/9 | 73/48 | 2715 !-2/-13 | 5735 !28/9 |
Spruce Grove | 22/12 | 72/54 | 2314 !-6/-14 | 4933 !21/9 |
St. Albert | 22/11 | 72/52 | 2213 !-6/-15 | 4831 !18/5 |
Lacombe | 22/9 | 72/48 | 2312 !-5/-16 | 4930 !23/3 |