Athabasca University

Athabasca University (AU) is a leading Canadian online university focused on the future of learning. AU offers a wide variety of flexible courses and programs to students all over the world. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and works towards promoting greater access to higher education.

Overview

Founded in 1970, Athabasca University (AU) is a comprehensive academic and research institution in Alberta, Canada. It is the first Canadian university to specialize in distance education and online learning. AU offers over 850 courses in more than 50 programs of study. It provides a flexible learning environment that allows students of all backgrounds and lifestyles to access to higher education anywhere in the world. AU is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship as it serves over 40,000 students around the globe. With a unique focus on online and distance education, AU transforms lives and communities through the power of knowledge, innovation, and education. AU is a leader in the development of open educational resources and its commitment to education accessibility remains as strong today as when it was established in 1970.