Founded by the first premier of the province Alberta, Alexander Rutherford, and Henry Marshall Troy, who became the university's first president, the University of Alberta is over 100 years old and is a top-ranked academic institution in Canada and globally. The Golden Bears and Pandas have a history of success in all track and field events, from pole vault to relays.

Academics

The U of A is ranked 3rd in Canada, 46th in North America, and 56th globally.

Language

English is the primary language of instruction at the U of A.

Fields of Study

The U of A offers programs of study in the faculties below. The institution is a world-leading university for Ukraine studies, top 100 for arts and humanities, and among the top 30 in the world for English literature.

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