Located in Alberta, Canada, the University of Lethbridge welcomes more than 8,700 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to its campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary each year.
The university's motto, Fiat Lux (Let there be light), refers to the illumination that comes from research and learning. Both undergraduate and graduate students work alongside accomplished researchers in a highly supportive and multidisciplinary environment that is grounded in liberal education.
Lethbridge is home to leading research centers and institutes across disciplines, including the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience. Opening in 2019, the new science and academic building is one of the most advanced facilities in Canada.
The Dhillon School of Business is one of only six percent of business schools worldwide that is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The financial trading rooms on both campuses are the best equipped academic trading spaces in Western Canada.
Lethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer arts and science co-op work experiences for every major at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The university is renowned in Canada for its education program (with 27 weeks of practicum experience), addictions counseling program and a significant art collection. The digital audio arts major is the most comprehensive degree program of its kind in Western Canada. Spanning 500 acres, the picturesque Lethbridge Campus is noted for its signature building, University Hall, which was designed by renowned Canadian architect, Arthur Erickson.
The Calgary Campus is located downtown and enables students to advance their careers by taking evening and weekend classes. In 2017, the U of L celebrated its 50th anniversary. In 2018, the University of Lethbridge launched SHINE: The Campaign for the University of Lethbridge, the largest campaign in the University's history. The Campaign goals are twofold: to significantly increase engagement opportunities for alumni and community members, and to raise $100 million to propel the entire region forward.
Why Choose the University of Lethbridge?
- Affordable tuition rates for outstanding programs offered by award-winning faculty.
- Friendly and safe university and community.
- Access to advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Comprehensive student services designed to help you succeed in meeting your academic, personal, and career goals.
- You can work during your studies and apply to work in Canada for up to three years after graduation.
Our main campus is located in Lethbridge. With a full range of services and facilities, you’ll find yourself enjoying the traditional student experience on the main campus. You’ll meet other students in a wide range of programs, most of whom are full-time students, and you will have access to over 60 student clubs on campus catering to a diverse group of interests and opinions.
Commitment to Students
The fact of the matter is, not everyone learns the same way. That’s why it’s important to pick a university that matches your style.
The University of Lethbridge was built on a commitment to students and the student experience, small classes and the liberal arts. Those founding principles are still at the forefront of what we do. Today the U of L is respected around the globe and is recognized as a research-intensive, comprehensive university.
A collaborative environment between faculty and students is encouraged to allow for flexibility in decisions regarding research projects and learning directions. We want you to study what you’re passionate about because after all, it’s your education.
Our size and approach also give students an advantage as they network, interact and learn from experts across all fields. You’ll have the opportunity to work in classrooms and labs with bright minds from a variety of disciplines. As one of nearly 600 graduate students, you won’t get lost in the crowd.
When it comes to how you learn, you can choose from a variety of programs that range in their approach from working one-on-one with a professor to learning through cohort classes. Some programs also offer part-time options or weekend courses.
As a graduate student at the U of L, you’ll be part of a unique community. Our graduate students come from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds. They share regularly in intellectual debate and dialogue, both in and outside of the classroom. There is a vibrant culture that respects differing opinions while forming new insights. Through opportunities like speaker series events, conferences, and social gatherings you can share, exchange and develop ideas with others along your journey.
University achieves highest-ever second place position in Maclean's University Rankings. The University of Lethbridge achieved its highest-ever position in the annual Maclean's University Rankings Report, placing second overall in the primarily undergraduate classification.
