University of Lethbridge - Your Path to Knowledge and Success

The University of Lethbridge was founded in 1967 in the city of Lethbridge, at the heart of southern Alberta. It educates over 8,000 students.

Over the years, the University of Lethbridge has achieved outstanding results in scientific research and has become one of Canada's leading research universities.

• Ranked 1st in Maclean's University Rankings in 2023 for the number of medical and scientific grants.
• 1 of 4 comprehensive academic and research universities in Alberta.

In 2019, the university opened the Science Commons, the most modern center for scientific education and research in Canada. The Financial Markets Research and Trading Lab is the most well-equipped academic trading floor in Western Canada. The university also boasts one of the most significant art collections in the country.

The employment rate of graduates is 94.5%.

The University of Lethbridge has two campuses, one in Lethbridge and one in Calgary.

The Lethbridge campus, the main campus of the university, is located in the valleys of the mountainous province of Alberta with a view of the Oldman River. It is widely known for its signature building, Arthur Erickson Hall. The campus houses classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, educational spaces, faculty and administrative offices, as well as student dormitories and restaurants. The campus spans 5,000 acres and is surrounded by beautiful nature.

The Calgary campus is situated in the heart of the city in the Bow Valley College building. Classes are held in the evenings and on weekends, and flexible programs are offered for working professionals.

The following programs are available to students at this campus:

• From the Faculty of Health Sciences:
  * Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences;
• From the Dhillon School of Business:
  * Bachelor of Management (BMgt);
  * Management Certificate;
  * Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA);
  * Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Bridging);
  * Master of Science (Management) (MSc (Mgt));
• Joint offerings from the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Dhillon School of Business:
  * Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (GCHSM);
  * Master of Health Services Management (MHSM).

While the Calgary campus offers programs in management and healthcare, all Lethbridge students can attend courses on various topics, including art, art history/museum studies, astronomy, drama, philosophy, psychology, sociology, music, writing, and new media.

Students enrolled in fine arts courses (art, art history/museum studies, drama, new media) attend classes at the Arts Commons in the center of Calgary – a respected innovative leader in the urban arts and culture community.

The university comprises 7 faculties and schools:

1. Faculty of Arts and Science
2. Dhillon School of Business
3. Faculty of Education
4. Faculty of Fine Arts
5. School of Graduate Studies
6. Faculty of Health Sciences
7. School of Liberal Education

This institution offers over 150 undergraduate programs and more than 75 master's programs.

Students can earn a bachelor's degree in various fields, including:

• Indigenous Health
• Accounting
• Addiction Counselling
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Agricultural Studies
• Anthropology
• Applied Statistics
• Art Education
• Biological Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Art History
• Computer Science and Geographic Information Science
• Career and Technology Studies
• Art Studio
• Digital Audio Arts
• Drama Education
• Drama - Technical/Design
• Economics
• English
• Computer Science
• Finance
• French
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Geography
• History
• Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
• International Management
• Mathematics
• Music
• Kinesiology
• Native American Studies
• Marketing
• Neuroscience
• New Media
• Physics
• Political Science, and more.

The university also offers a range of master's degree programs, including:

• Accounting
• Addictions Counselling
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Anthropology
• Applied Psychology
• Archaeology
• Art
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• BioMolecular Science
• Biosystems and Biodiversity
• Canadian Studies
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Counselling Psychology
• Cultural Resource Management
• Dramatic Arts
• Education
• Finance
• Data Science
• Evolution and Behaviour
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and more.

For international students, the University of Lethbridge offers an 'English for Academic Purposes' program. This is an ideal option for applicants whose English proficiency is not sufficient for university-level studies in Canada.

The program consists of four levels, and the duration of study depends on the student's initial English level.

Throughout the program, students learn:

• Academic communication skills
• Academic reading and writing techniques
• Library research and information gathering skills
• Learning skills for success in academic studies
• Interdisciplinary knowledge and cross-cultural skills.

Successful completion of this program guarantees that students will have the necessary English language proficiency to enroll in undergraduate or master's degree programs.

For international students, the tuition fees for the year 2023 amount to $22,183 per year.

The cost of accommodation and meals is approximately $1,500 per month.