History
- The University of Lethbridge Timeline is a project that originates in the University Archives in cooperation with the University Library. It is a chronology of major milestones in the University's history from its origin in 1966 to the present.
Education
- 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. They are known for our small classes, and personal and welcoming atmosphere.
Research
- The Office of Research Ethics has the administrative responsibility for oversight and management of the University of Lethbridge research ethics program as it pertains to studies involving human participants and animals, and for ensuring that such research is carried out in accordance with applicable ethics regulations and statutes (provincial, federal and international).
Career
Career Resources Centre
- The Career Resources Centre (CRC) houses four effective programs which link University of Lethbridge students with employers across Canada and beyond.
- Here you will find job online job postings, forms, and manuals related to Human Resources.
University of Lethbridge Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 8 PhDs
- 49 Scholarships
- 550 Academic Staff
- 6,989 Students
- 769 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
University of Lethbridge Overview
University of Lethbridge Scholarships
University of Lethbridge Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Lethbridge. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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DFL Scholarship Program
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5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
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50000 CAD
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
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1000 CAD
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31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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7000 CAD
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18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1000 USD
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Monthly Scholarship Series
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8000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
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12000 USD
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16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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500 CAD
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Niara Scholarships
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Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Grant
50000 CAD
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
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Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
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Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series
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Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
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Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based
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Grant
50000 CAD
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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1000 USD
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Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series
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Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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500 CAD
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Niara Scholarships
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Various benefits
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Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
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50000 CAD
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
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Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
50000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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University of Lethbridge Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 27.4% Canada
Top 23% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
2026
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 54 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1741 | 1972 | 2026 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Student Success Centre
- The Student Success Centre includes Study Skills Services, Tutoring Services, and a Mental Health Education. Study Skills Services The Learning Strategist provides study tips and strategies for academic success for students in all programs.
- Whether you are looking for help with time-management, note-taking, exam preparation, reading comprehension, procrastination, or any other aspect of your studies, the Learning Strategist will take a holistic approach to support you and your learning style
- The Tutoring Program Coordinator matches students with tutors for course-specific support.
Housing services
New Student Homes
- View floor plans and other information for our traditional and apartment-style homes for students entering University directly from high school.
- Continuing students have a selection of apartment, townhouse or Parkway residences.
- Your family can call the coulees home with one of twenty townhouse units located conveniently on campus.
Library services
On-campus
- Summon Discovery
- Books, articles, videos, CDs, DVDs, journal titles, government documents
- Electronic Resources
- Electronic databases, ejournals, ebooks, government documents, reference tools
- Summon Discovery
- Electronic Resources
ICT services
All residential units will be equipped with the following:
- Wired Internet Access
- Telephone Service
Medical services
- Medical and Mental Health Clinic Services (on-campus physician and psychiatry appointments to deal with any health concern)
- Assistance to students with understanding and connecting to provincial health insurance assistance
- Health education to the campus community
- Communicable Disease Management
Campus life
- uLethbridge Calgary campus is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Calgary, just steps from the City Hall C-Train station. Our space and delivery methods are an advantage to working professionals who want to enhance their skills, credentials and earning potential while working full time.
- Located on the west side of the city of Lethbridge, the University stretches across the coulees and has a great view of the Oldman River valley.
- It combines a beautiful setting with green space, gardens, and trees with high-tech facilities and classroom and research space. Spanning more than 500 acres, our campus is designed to ignite new ideas and encourage collaboration across disciplines.
Sports facilities
Sports Stadium:
- One artificial grass, regulation size combination soccer/rugby/football field with lights
- One natural grass, regulation size soccer pitch
- A 400-metre, eight lane synthetic outdoor track
- Throwing areas, jumping pits and open spaces for various track and field events; grandstand stadium seating for 2000 spectators
- Four team dressing rooms with showers
- Official's room with shower
- Ticket booth and first aid rooms; concession services
- Parking for 300+ vehicles
Student clubs
- Student Government - Alumni Association, Graduate Students Association (GSA), Students' (SU), and Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG).
Accreditation
- In May 2018, the Dhillon School of Business joined the ranks of the world’s top business schools by achieving accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACCSB) International.
- Of the 21 publically-funded institutions in Alberta, the Dhillon School of Business is one of three accredited. Only six per cent of business or management schools have AACSB accreditation worldwide.
The DELF-DALF Centre
- Was accredited in 2010 by the Centre international d'études pédagogiques (CIEP) National Ministry of Education of France
University of Lethbridge Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Canada Country
Lethbridge City
#2 Branch Campus
Canada Country
Calgary City
#3 Branch Campus
Canada Country
Edmonton City
University of Lethbridge Student Reviews & Awards
3.7
Based on 33 reviews
- 5 Star 7 Reviews
- 4 Star 15 Reviews
- 3 Star 8 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Diversity 4.2
- Quality of Student Life 4.1
Great spots; beautiful campus
Students have many opportunities to thrive here. The University of Lethbridge offers the best study spaces on its beautiful campus, providing an ideal balance between academic and social life. As a public state university, Illinois State is distinguished by its abundant resources, vibrant student life, and excellent career prospects.
Variety on opportunities
From the second I arrived on campus, I was blown away by how beautiful and inviting it felt. The University of Lethbridge has an incredible mix of programs�no matter what you're into, there�s something for you. It�s the perfect place to chase your dreams while discovering new passions. And the professors? Absolutely amazing. They�re not just experts in their fields�they genuinely care about their students and make learning exciting. Every class feels like a chance to dive deeper into something fascinating.
Hey future U of L students.
Here�s what�s what: Solid degree, no debt doom� You�ll get a respected education without bankrupting yourself. Health Sciences = legit now� The program�s past its �new phase� and the practicums are actually useful (if you hustle). GO ABROAD. JOIN CLUBS� Best ways to make friends, travel, and avoid becoming a hermit in your dorm. Campus vibes: Imagine studying in a postcard (with wind that�ll steal your hat). Lethbridge is the perfect �starter city��has what you need but won�t overwhelm you. Pro survival tip: Calgary�s close enough for emergency laundry/mom hugs when homesickness hits. ??
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