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Post-Secondary InstitutionsPublicly funded collegesAlberta's publicly funded colleges may offer academic upgrading, job readiness, apprenticeship, certificate, diploma, university transfer, baccalaureate and applied degree programs.
Refer to the institution’s mandate statement for details about the type of credentials the institution is approved to offer.
Technical InstitutesAlberta also has two technical institutes that offer programs tailored to workplace requirements. Technical institutes may offer certificate, diploma, baccalaureate and applied degree, apprenticeship and continuing education programs.
Refer to the institution’s mandate statement for details about the type of credentials the institution is approved to offer.
UniversitiesMain campuses for Alberta's three campus-based universities are located in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. There is also one distance-learning university located in Athabasca. The four universities offer a wide range of undergraduate degree programs as well as a comprehensive range of graduate studies. The universities are responsible for the majority of research undertaken within the province's post-secondary system.
Private Colleges accredited to grant degreesAlberta has eight private colleges accredited to grant specific academic degrees at the university level.
The Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) reviews all proposals for new degree programs from both public and private institutions to ensure they are of high quality before they are approved.
The Council also conducts periodic evaluations of approved degree programs to ensure that quality standards continue to be met.
The Banff Centre
Private vocational schools
Community Consortia
Non-resident institutions approved to grant degrees
For more information on how non-resident institutions obtain approval to offer degree programs in Alberta, please contact the Campus Alberta Quality Council. Interprovincial training agreements
Through existing training agreements, spaces are reserved for Alberta learners in:
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