Established in 1908, the University of Alberta is an open research university. It was developed with a major focus on applied research and extension work. The classes started in the same year of establishment with an enrolment of 45 students. In the beginning, three courses were offered, namely mathematics, English and modern languages. In 1912, the university awarded its first degrees. Later on, a research program was introduced. Its famous Timms Centre for Arts was built in 1993 with the help of a huge donation made by Albert Timms.

The University of Alberta, Canada, comprises of five campuses, including North Campus, South Campus, Campus Saint-Jean, Augustana Campus, and Enterprise Square. Located on the bank of the River North Saskatchewan, North Campus is the main campus that is spread across 200 acres of land. This campus comprises of over 150 buildings. It was built by Barton Myers in 1969. All the university campuses provide accommodation with all the necessary facilities required for the convenience of students.

Further, the University of Alberta offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as credential and exchange programs. Also, a Professional Development Course is run by the university that helps students to develop a better understanding of the curriculum. It not only sharpens the skills of students but also provides the required knowledge. In addition, its student exchange program lets students learn under industry experts and faculty members from other universities, as well as gain practical knowledge about their field of interest. The aim of specialized courses is to provide students with expert guidance.

When it comes to notable alumni, the University of Alberta has a long list that includes Joe Clark (16th Prime Minister of Canada), Raymond Lemieux (Discoverer of Anomeric effect), Richard Taylor (Famous for contributions in particle physics), Beverly McLachlin (17th Chief Justice of Canada) and Margaret Atwood (Novelist and literary critic).