Overview
Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Edmonton (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Alberta. This institution also has a branch campus in Camrose. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education of Alberta, University of Alberta (UofA) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of Alberta (UofA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 116-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UofA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of Alberta  |
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| Acronym | UofA |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Quaecumque vera Whatsoever things are true |
| Colours | Green and gold |
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University Location
| Address | 116 St. and 85 Ave. Edmonton T6G 2R3 Alberta Canada |
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+1 (780) 492 3111 |
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+1 (780) 492 1488 |
| Other locations | Camrose |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Alberta's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Alberta's Facebook page
University of Alberta's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Alberta's YouTube channel
University of Alberta's Instagram page
University of Alberta's main LinkedIn profile
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