Athabasca University provides learning for life. Through the achievements of its students, faculty and staff, AU stands out as a provider of high quality post-secondary education.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (13)
- Bachelor of Commerce Accounting
- B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- Bachelor of Commerce Business Technology Management
- Bachelor of Commerce Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce Finance
- Bachelor of Commerce Human Resources Management
- Bachelor Human Resources and Labour Relations
- BPA Human Services
- Bachelor of Commerce Indigenous Business
- BMgmt Management
- Bachelor Marketing
Social Sciences (11)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.Sc. Human Science
- B.A. Labour Studies
- Bachelor Marketing
- B.A. Political Economy
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Humanities (10)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Arts (General)
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- Bachelor General Studies
- B.A. History
- BPA Human Services
- B.A. Humanities
- B.A. Labour Studies
- B.A. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- Bachelor of Commerce Finance
- Bachelor of Commerce Indigenous Business
- B.Sc. Science (General)
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.A. Arts (General)
- B.A. Humanities
Computer Science & IT (3)
- BMgmt Management
- B.Sc. Science (General)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- B.A. Political Economy
- B.A. Political Science
Law (2)
Medicine & Health (2)
- Bachelor Health Administration
- B.Sc. Human Science
Education & Training (1)
- BPA Human Services
About
History
Athabasca University was established by Order in Council of the Government of Alberta on June 25, 1970. Originally conceived as a traditional campus-based institution, AU changed course in 1972 through a pilot project to test the concept of an open, distance university. The first AU course, World Ecology, was offered in 1973, and AU's first Convocation, for two graduates, was held in 1977.
Education
Athabasca University is committed to excellence. The University offers 90 graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs, and more than 700 university courses in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, business and administrative studies, nursing, and commerce.
Research
AU is committed to excellence in research and scholarship. Through the discovery, dissemination and transfer of new knowledge and the engagement of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the university integrates research with creative teaching, thereby informing the curriculum and providing opportunities for highly qualified graduates to promote innovation and to participate more fully in society.Mission critical research in the scholarship of teaching and learning in open and distance environments is the primary focus of AUs research activity; however, the university also actively supports and maintains high standards in discipline-based research.
Career
AU Counselling Services offers Career Cruising for registered students. This resource provides assessment tools, goals & career exploration activities, as well as, a résumé builder.Explore career options using these resources, which contain information on duties, working conditions, skills, education, salary, employment prospects and opportunities.
- Occupation information
- Program career options
- Education and training options
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Services
Student services
- Advising and counselling
- Library
- Academic services
- FInancial aid and scholarships
Library services
The Athabasca University provides its students with a fully-equipped library. It is a unique studying environment where hard cover books and online materials blend together in order to create the appropriate learning sorrounding.
ICT services
To develop a reliable mechanism that will provide support to ITS clients in a organized, efficient manner. To use the staff and computing resources within ITS to the best advantage for clients and ITS staff.
Student Life
Campus life
Athabasca University (AU), Canada’s Open University, is a publicly funded university in the province of Alberta, Canada. AU is one of the world’s foremost and fastest growing online and distance education specialists, serving 40,000 students worldwide.As an open university, AU strives to eliminate barriers that prevent people from pursuing university studies. By providing access to flexible online and distance learning, AU helps people continue their studies regardless of where they live, their educational backgrounds, and their career or family obligations. AU is committed to innovation, flexibility in learning, and excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.
Student clubs
The Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) is an independent, student-run society representing the undergraduate students of Athabasca University. We serve nearly 40,000 members annually in home-study locations across Canada and internationally. In any given month, our membership is about 26,000 active students.
Accreditation
Athabasca University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Student Reviews
Women's and Gender Studies
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The Disability Student Services are very well structured. General administration is chaotic and takes too long to get information.
Lack of Support for Students with Disabilities
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
This university does NOT support students, but rather supports themselves. Especially students with disabilities. They just offer extensions every time they make mistakes which severally impact your chances of success. I never used to think that way, but after years of administrative lack of support, I have finally reached the conclusion that this is no longer a viable...
AU - Where You Decide Your Own Success
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Athabasca is unique in the strictly online delivery of its courses. But this has major drawbacks sometimes. If you work well working directly with a teacher, it can be challenging going through the courses at AU. The tutors can be difficult to get ahold of, occasionally hard to build rapport with, and the courses themselves can feel incredibly self-taught at times. If you...
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