The vibrant capital of the Canadian province of Alberta is the center of a metropolitan area with one million residents. Edmonton is consistently ranked as one of Canada's most diverse and rapidly expanding economies. In partnership with industry and government, the University of Alberta plays a pivotal role in advancing the economic prosperity of Edmonton and Alberta.

The first-class learning environment at the University of Alberta sets it apart from other Alberta colleges. More than 36,000 students in over 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs make up the body of one of Canada's foremost research-intensive universities.

The vision of the University of Alberta is 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. The university's pioneering spirit inspires faculty and students to advance knowledge through research, seek innovation in teaching and learning, and find new ways to serve the people of Alberta and the world.