ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY

Athabasca University

Athabasca University (AU), Canada’s Open University, is one of the world’s foremost and fastest-growing online and open education institutions, serving over 40,000 learners across 81 countries. AU is second-largest university in Alberta and one of four comprehensive academic and research universities in Alberta. AU offers online bachelors, masters, and doctorate programs and online courses for personal learning and professional development.

AU’s open enrolment model helps remove barriers to learning so that anyone 16 years or older can register for most first-year undergraduate courses, regardless of previous education. AU also offers continuous enrolment—most courses start the first of every month. Students can study from anywhere—12 per cent live in rural, remote, or isolated areas. Students get access to e-texts and academic supports such as tutoring, academic advisors, and counselling. Although students often study independently, they are not left on their own.

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STUDENT ENROLMENT

Part-time (undergraduates)
35,520

Part-time (graduates)
5,110

Source: Athabasca University (Part-time only) (Total enrolment includes students enrolled in non-credit or continuing education programs) (2022 rounded preliminary fall enrolment)

TUITION FEES

CANADIAN STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$5,760 - $7,950

Graduate tuition fees:
$16,390

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$10,620 - $17,580

Graduate tuition fees:
$18,710

Source: Athabasca University. Based on 120-credit program (30 credits per year or 3-credits for 10 courses). Fees for undergraduate programs are in arts and humanities. Fees for graduate programs are in education. (2022-23)

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.


RESIDENCE

Athabasca University does not provide on-campus housing given that all of its courses are offered online or by distance education.