Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada's Open University, is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide. This About AU section of our website will help you to understand that mission, how we go about accomplishing it and how, in the process of doing so, we help thousands of learners every year to accomplish their personal goals and realize their dreams. Please take a few minutes to get to know us better.Athabasca University provides learning for life. Through the achievements of its students, faculty and staff, AU stands out as a provider of high quality post-secondary education.We offer more than 750 courses in a wide range of subjects. Our courses are designed for study online, at a distance, or in a classroom so you can continue your education without sacrificing personal, family, career, or community commitments.Becoming an AU student is all about taking your education to the next level. It's about pushing boundaries, achieving personal academic goals and going beyond your expectations. With over 50 undergraduate and graduate degree, diploma and certificate programs to choose from, we offer learning solutions tailor-made for your aspirations.