University of Lethbridge - Calgary

The University of Lethbridge has evolved into a comprehensive university with a broad range of programs. More than 500 Faculty members educate nearly 8,500 students in undergraduate and graduate programs in education, fine arts, health sciences, humanities, management, nursing, sciences and social sciences, leading to academic degrees at the bachelor, master’s and doctoral levels. The institution also provides select degree completion opportunities for transfer students and diploma graduates, and programs and degrees that lead to a professional designation. As one of Canada’s top primarily undergraduate universities, the university is ranked third overall in the primarily undergraduate category within the Maclean’s Canadian University rankings (2017) and number one in student services.

The University of Lethbridge in Calgary is host to the Faculty of Management and Faculty of Health Sciences. We offer the Bachelor of Management undergraduate degree, Management certificates, and the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences program (Public Health major, Health Leadership minor). Presently, the University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus is in downtown Calgary.

Why the University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge fosters an environment that meets the educational and personal needs of students through excellent teaching, exposure to research, interaction with professors and instructors, academic advising, counselling, and cultural, recreational and extracurricular programs. We value and support many approaches to teaching and learning, and strive to be a leader in using teaching tools, techniques, and technologies to facilitate, ameliorate, and refine the educational experience.

Our motto is Fiat Lux, which means let there be light, refers to the illumination that comes from research and learning. We create, inquire and discover, and inspire our students to do the same. Students explore a variety of subjects and discover what they are passionate about while developing the critical thinking and analytical skills that will prepare them for the jobs of the future. At the U of L, there are extraordinary opportunities for students to take their learning beyond the classroom and discover the world. We are known for our small classes, and personal and welcoming atmosphere.