University of Alberta

University of Alberta (U of A) is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, founded in 1908 by Alexander Rutherford and Henry Marshall Tory. It is known for its comprehensive academic and professional programs across undergraduate and graduate levels, offering hundreds of programs in many disciplines. U of A enrolls over 44,000 students from more than 150 countries and has more than 300,000 alumni worldwide. The university excels in research, innovation, and discovery with strong emphasis on fields like engineering, science, health studies, and arts. According to QS World University Rankings 2025, the university is ranked #94 globally and is consistently among the top 5 universities in Canada. U of A has multiple campuses including the main campus in Edmonton and others in Camrose and Calgary areas.