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Study at home and earn a Canadian University Degree!
A leader in online and distance education, Athabasca offers quality education that fits into your busy life. Anyone 16 or older can apply to Athabasca University regardless of previous educational experience. Students are admitted year-round and can start a number of undergraduate courses at their convenience.
As a distance education institution, Athabasca University focuses more on bringing postsecondary education to students worldwide than in bringing students into educational centres.
Global Education
Athabasca University currently serves distance education students in over 67 countries. Our individualized study courses, which employ a variety of learning materials, are suited to students in most overseas countries, and our online graduate programs are available to any overseas student with a reliable Internet connection.
International Students are welcome to earn their Canadian degree online! Start Here!“
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Canada's Open University
- Number of Students
- 37,000
- Established
- 1970
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Athabasca
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1 University Drive
Athabasca, Alberta
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- Phone Number
- 780-675-6100
- Fax Number
- 780-675-6437
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A DEGREE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
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Athabasca Degree Makes A Difference
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An Online Degree from Athabasca University in Canada is fully accredited and valued around the world. Learn more about how a degree from Athabasca University can make a difference in your life!
A NEW BUILDING AT ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
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A new building for Athabasca University
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Athabasca University allows students to study on-campus in Alberta, Canada or On-line from home! The physical Athabasca University campus is growing in size with the addition of a new building! The new $30 million dollar ARC will increase space on the AU campus by nearly 50%.
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- Why choose AU?
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- Distance Education at AU
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A CANADIAN DEGREE ONLINE!
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Distance Education at AU
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Distance Education at Athabasca University allows students from around the world to get a valued Canadian degree from wherever you call home!
Athabasca's Accredited Education
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Athabasca University's Accreditation
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When discussing online education or the pursuit of any post-secondary education it is important to understand the accreditation of the school you are interested in attending. AU is a publicly funded post-secondary institution, one of four public comprehensive universities in the Province of Alberta, Canada. You can rest assured that your AU experience represents a rigorous, high quality university education. We are a respected and recognized university with a proven track record.
A QUICK LOOK AT ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
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Athabasca University at a Glance
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We are the largest post-secondary institution specializing in online and distance learning in Canada. Internationally, we are a recognized leader in the field. The International Council for Open and Distance Education awarded us an Institutional Prize of Excellence in 2004.
WHY CHOOSE ATHABASCA?
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Why choose AU?
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There are plenty of great reasons to choose Athabasca University for your education. This lesson will let give you a great start so click here to start learning more!
The Alberta Education Advantage
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Alberta Advantage
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Alberta is a dynamic province with a vibrant economy, exceptional education opportunities, wealth of resources, and a high standard of living. These are just a few of the factors which make up the Alberta Advantage. Each year thousands of people move to Alberta, drawn by the outstanding opportunities for recreation, education, arts, culture, and our thriving economy.
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