Welcome International Students!

Since its establishment in 1967, the University of Lethbridge (U of L) has evolved into one of Canada's finest universities. Nestled along the banks of the Oldman River in Alberta's third largest city, the University of Lethbridge has approximately 8,000 students from over 60 countries. Over 700 students are from countries outside of Canada!

The U of L focuses on providing students with excellent programs that are internationally relevant and services that meet the needs of a cross cultural student body.

The U of L is a nondenominational, coeducational university incorporated under the provisions of the Universities Act of the Province of Alberta (Alberta Advanced Education). It is a provincial university with membership in the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, and the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials. The University of Lethbridge participates with the universities and other post-secondary institutions of Alberta in a variety of co-operative programs and activities.

Why study at the University of Lethbridge?

• Small class sizes
• Award-winning faculty
• Friendly and safe university and community
• Affordable tuition
• Co-op education programs (alternating work and study)
• Affordable housing available on and off campus
• Excellent student services including comprehensive academic and career advising services, a health centre, campus tours, computer services, and physical activities.
• Research awards for undergraduate students
• Modern technological library (LINC)
• Email and internet access for all students
• Study Centres that are open all night long and every day of the week
• Scholarships for academic excellence
• All international graduates are eligible to work in Canada in a field directly related to their studies for two years

A Message from the Government of Alberta on studying in the province of Alberta, Canada

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