Member Institutions
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities
Comprehensive academic and research institutions offer a range of academic and professional programs, and have a strong research focus.
Athabasca University
University of Alberta
Undergraduate Universities
Baccalaureate and applied studies institutions focus on undergraduate level education and applied research. They don’t offer master’s or doctoral programs.
Alberta University of the Arts
Comprehensive Community Colleges
Comprehensive community institutions prepare students for work or further learning.
Grande Prairie Regional College
Lakeland College
Olds College
Polytechnic Institutions
Polytechnics provide industry and career training, including apprenticeship and continuing education.
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Specialized Arts and Cultural Institutions
This institution focuses on fine arts and culture.
Independent Academic Institutions
Although independent academic institutions are partly governed by the Post-secondary Learning Act and work towards the province’s 5 adult learning system principles, they primarily operate under their own legislation.
Ambrose University
Concordia University of Edmonton
