About Athabasca University

Canada's Open University

Athabasca University is one of the world’s foremost and fastest-growing online and open education institutions, serving over 43,000 students across 87 countries. AU is the second-largest university in Alberta. AU offers online undergraduate and graduate programs, alongside online courses for both personal learning and professional development. It is uniquely founded on the principles of flexibility and openness, giving learners control over their studies so they can obtain a higher education whenever and wherever it is right for them.