Explore over 850 courses in more than 55 undergraduate and graduate programs in a range of arts, science and professional disciplines through Athabasca University.
Overview
The university serves more than 40,000 students from every Canadian province and territory, and 87 countries worldwide. Programs are offered online and through distance education, which allows students the flexibility to work from anywhere and at their own pace. In fact, 83% of Athabasca University students work while they study. Students can register for a single course or enrol in an undergraduate or graduate degree, diploma or certificate program.
From its beginning, Athabasca University has consistently pioneered new approaches to higher education learning - through its:
- Open philosophy
- Outreach
- Revolutionary methods of course and program design and delivery
- Acceptance and adoption of technology-based alternatives to traditional instructional channels and contexts
The university maintains more than 350 collaborative agreements with other Canadian and international high education institutions, with professional associations and employer groups, and with First Nations institutions and communities.
Locations
The institution has locations in Athabasca
Programs & Credentials
Athabasca University offers a variety of programs in the following subject areas:
Program Areas
- Academic Upgrading and English as a Second Language
- Business and Administration Studies
- Communications, Journalism, and Related Studies
- Computer and Information Technology
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Education and Library Studies
- General Studies
- Health Care, Medical Studies, and Technologies
- Humanities and Languages
- Mathematics
- Religious Studies
- Sciences
- Social Sciences, Law, and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social, Community, and Protective Services
Student Services
Athabasca University offers Services for local and International Students