About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta (also known as U of A or UAlberta) is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta, and Henry Marshall Tory, the university's first president. The university is considered a "comprehensive academic and research university" (CARU), offering a range of academic and professional programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees. The University of Alberta serves approximately 44,069 students from 156 countries across its 18 faculties and 5 campuses. It offers over 200 undergraduate programs and 500 graduate programs, with a strong focus on research and innovation. The university is home to 100+ institutes and centers and has established 800+ teaching and research agreements with 50 countries worldwide.
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44,069
Total Enrollment
Accreditations and Rankings
#96
QS World University Ranking
44,069
Total Enrollment
Accreditations and Rankings
University of Alberta Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
The University of Alberta provides comprehensive career services to support students in their professional development. These services include personalized career counseling, workshops on resume writing and interview techniques, and access to job fairs featuring leading employers from various sectors. Students are encouraged to engage in internships that provide practical experience while studying. The U of A maintains partnerships with numerous organizations to facilitate internship placements aligned with students' career goals. The Career Services office also offers online resources including job listings, career advice articles, and tools for professional development.
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
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Alison Murray is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in Canada, specializing in fossil fishes. Her research focuses on the anatomy and evolutionary relationships of Cretaceous and Cenozoic groups, as well as the origins of modern ichthyofaunas. She earned her BSc in Biology from the University of Victoria in 1987, an MSc in Zoology from the University of Alberta in 1994, and a PhD in Biology from McGill University in 2001. Between her degrees, she worked at the Canadian Museum of Nature (formerly the National Museum of Natural Sciences) in Ottawa. Murray has a particular expertise in African and Asian fossil fishes and has conducted fieldwork and museum studies across East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia), North Africa (Morocco, Egypt), and Asia (China, Indonesia).
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Brad Hayes is the President of Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd., a geoscience consulting firm that addresses technical and strategic issues related to oil and gas development, water resource management, helium and lithium exploration, geothermal energy, and carbon sequestration. He earned his PhD in geology from the University of Alberta. In addition to his consulting work, he serves as the Outreach Director for the Canadian Society for Evolving Energy (CSEE) and is a Past-President of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG). Brad has also been a Councillor for the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) for six years and is a member of the Energy Technical Advisory Committee for Geoscience BC. He has led a partnership between CSEE and the University of Alberta Energy Systems Signature Area to produce a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled “21st Century Energy Transition – How do We Make it Work?” His research and collaboration for this course support a series of webinars and presentations on energy transition topics. Additionally, Brad is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta and a sessional lecturer in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Mount Royal University. He is also a prominent media commentator, contributing to various technical and business publications while actively engaging on social media about energy issues.
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Brenda Parlee was born and raised in northern Ontario, where the landscape and political economy significantly shaped her understanding of social, economic, and environmental issues critical to her research and teaching. She holds a B.A. from the University of Guelph (1995), an M.E.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo (1998), and a PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Management from the University of Manitoba (2005). Currently, she is a Professor in the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences. With over 20 years of experience working in northern Canada, she has engaged in various collaborative and community-based research projects addressing social and ecological changes both domestically and internationally.
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Dr. Hik's research interests focus on the ecology and ecosystem dynamics of mountain and cold-region environments, the impacts of climate change, and the determinants of social-ecological resilience. Over the past 30 years, he has concentrated on mountainous regions in the Yukon Territory, Canada, while also exploring other global locations. He completed his BSc at Queen’s University, an MSc at the University of Toronto, and a PhD at the University of British Columbia. Following his doctoral studies, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Canberra, Australia. Dr. Hik has previously held notable positions such as Canada Research Chair in Northern Ecology, Executive Director of the Canadian International Polar Year Secretariat, and President of the International Arctic Science Committee. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Martin Bergmann Medal for Excellence in Arctic Leadership and Science, the Erebus Medal, and the Gold Medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, as well as the Polar Medal from the Government of Canada.
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Denis O. Lamoureux is an Associate Professor of Science and Religion at St. Joseph's College in the University of Alberta. He is the author of Evolutionary Creation: A Christian Approach to Evolution (2008) and Evolution: Scripture and Nature Say Yes! (2016), and he contributed to Four Views on the Historical Adam (2013). Lamoureux holds three earned doctoral degrees in dentistry, theology, and biology, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise. His work emphasizes a harmonious relationship between Christian faith and evolutionary science, advocating for an understanding of evolution that respects both scientific inquiry and biblical interpretation.
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Jeff Birchall runs the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Lab in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Alberta, where he also leads the UArctic thematic network on Local-scale Planning, Climate Change, and Resilience. He has taught courses on community planning and development at the University of Alberta, Ryerson University, and the University of Canterbury. His research focuses on localized climate change impacts, particularly how these affect critical infrastructure and the built environment, as well as their implications for planning decisions.
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He is a human geographer broadly interested in the geographies of exclusion and inclusion. He approaches his work through three interrelated themes: space, knowledge, and power. To conceptualize these themes and their interrelations, he draws upon various theoretical frameworks, including governmentality theory, actor-network theory, and assemblage theory. His methodological approaches include discourse analysis, in-depth interviewing, participant observation, arts-based inquiry, and participatory action research. His work has examined (a) spaces of care, home, and work and their role in shaping the lived experiences of socially marginalized and vulnerable individuals, and (b) spaces of policy development and implementation and their role in creating healthy, enabling, and equitable urban environments.
4.9
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Maya Evenden is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, where she has been since receiving an NSERC University Faculty Award in 2003. Her research focuses on the chemical and behavioral ecology of agricultural, forestry, and horticultural pests in western Canada, contributing to the development of sustainable pest management systems. Dr. Evenden teaches courses such as Insect Biology, Insects in Managed Ecosystems, and Chemical Ecology. She has held leadership positions, including President of the Entomological Societies of Alberta (2006) and Canada (2010), as well as the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America (2018). Currently, she serves on the editorial board of five scientific journals. Outside her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, biking, and traveling.
4.8
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Dr. Paul L. Gareau is Métis, born and raised in the Batoche Homeland in Saskatchewan. He serves as an associate professor and associate dean (graduate studies) in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. His research and scholarship focus on Métis Studies and Religious Studies, examining themes such as religion and relationality, Indigenous onto-epistemologies, nationhood and peoplehood relations, as well as issues of race, gender, and marginalization. Dr. Gareau employs theatre-based, community-led research methodologies to explore these areas.
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Dr. W. Andy Knight is a Professor of International Relations and Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta. He teaches courses related to English, including "Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures." His research interests encompass global governance, international relations, and the welfare of children, among other themes. Dr. Knight has held various leadership roles, including Director of the Peace and Post Conflict Studies Certificate Programme and serves on several editorial boards for prestigious journals.
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Claire Scavuzzo is a lecturer and postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Science. She teaches scientific literacy skills in undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at the University of Alberta, MacEwan University, and Athabasca University. During the pandemic, Claire has enjoyed social distancing by spending time outdoors with her kids, going on bike rides, hikes, and beach days in the river valley.
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Duane Szafron is a Professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta, where he has taught numerous introductory and senior courses on programming. His courses include "Problem Solving," "Python Programming," and "Video Games."
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Eric Kama Steinberg is an educator at the University of Alberta, where he teaches the course "Arctic Peoples and Cultures." His work likely explores the diverse cultures, histories, and contemporary issues faced by Indigenous peoples in Arctic regions.
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He is a vertebrate paleontologist specializing in extinct marine reptiles. His research focuses on the comparative skeletal anatomy and interrelationships of these fossil groups, exploring how these animals were adapted for their aquatic lifestyles.
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Kenny Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta, Canada. He earned his B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the University of Victoria. With 16 years of university teaching experience, he regularly instructs team-oriented, project-based software engineering courses, including software process and product management. His research focuses on analyzing the root causes of problems in the structure, behavior, and management of complex software systems.
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Mark Stenersen is a Senior Advisor at the University of Alberta, where he teaches the course "Arctic Peoples and Cultures." His work likely focuses on the cultural, historical, and contemporary issues faced by Arctic communities.
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Michael Caldwell is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, where he specializes in vertebrate paleontology, particularly focusing on the evolution and systematics of snakes, lizards, and their relatives. He earned his Ph.D. from McGill University, where he began his research into limb evolution in aquatically adapted reptiles, examining fossils of iconic marine reptiles like ichthyosaurs and mosasaurs. Caldwell's extensive fieldwork has taken him around the globe, from the deserts of Patagonia to museum collections worldwide, where he investigates both fossil specimens and living squamates to enhance our understanding of their evolutionary history. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications to his name, including significant contributions to the study of dental evolution in reptiles, Caldwell has established a reputation for challenging existing paradigms and generating new insights into the evolutionary processes that shape biodiversity. His commitment to mentoring students is evident in his role as a supervisor for numerous doctoral candidates, many from underrepresented groups in science. Caldwell's innovative use of new technologies such as CT scanning and digital imaging continues to advance the field of paleontology, making critical data more accessible for research and education.
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Paul Lu is a Professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta, where he teaches courses on programming and operating systems. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computing Science from the University of Alberta and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. His teaching includes courses such as "Problem Solving," "Python Programming," and "Video Games."