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About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university founded in 1908, with legislation passed in 1906 and first classes held that year in Alberta's capital, Edmonton. Its main north campus spans 116 Street and 85 Avenue and anchors one of Canada's largest and most research-intensive universities.
The U of A offers undergraduate and graduate study across 18 faculties, including arts, science, engineering, business, education, medicine and dentistry, law, nursing, pharmacy and agricultural, life and environmental sciences. The university is widely recognized for research in energy, health, artificial intelligence and northern studies.
Prospective students and applicants are supported by the Student Service Centre and Office of the Registrar, reachable at 780-492-9419. General university inquiries may be directed to the main switchboard at 780-492-3111.
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- Address
- 116 Street and 85 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3
- Established
- 1908
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and graduate programs across 18 faculties, including arts, science, engineering, business, education, medicine and dentistry, law, nursing, pharmacy and agricultural sciences.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Member of Universities Canada; degree-granting authority in Alberta
- Phone
- 780-492-3111
- Admissions phone
- 780-492-9419
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