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Athabasca University
Athabasca University offers flexible online distance learning, undergraduate and graduate programs, and professional development.
About Athabasca University
Athabasca University describes itself as Canada's Open University, delivering accredited online and distance learning designed so students can study wherever and whenever it works for them. It offers undergraduate degree programs, diplomas and certificates in areas such as business, health, technology and arts, along with graduate programs leading to master's degrees, doctoral degrees, graduate diplomas or certificates. More than 850 online undergraduate and graduate courses are listed, plus standalone professional development courses that can be combined into a certificate. The site also covers admissions, transfer credit, courses for students at other institutions, and a course fee calculator with financial aid and awards information. Tuition amounts are not stated in the homepage text and require the fee calculator. AU reports that over 92% of alumni are satisfied with the quality of their education, over 91% say they work in a job related to their field of study, and that it has over 40,000 program alumni from more than 90 countries.
Key features
- Undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates in business, health, technology, arts
- Graduate master's, doctoral, graduate diploma and certificate programs
- More than 850 online undergraduate and graduate course options
- Professional development: short standalone courses or certificate series
- Transfer credit pathways, including courses for students at other institutions
- Course fee calculator plus financial aid and awards information
Best for: Learners who need flexible online study they can fit around work or family life, including students seeking undergraduate, graduate or professional development credentials from a Canadian university.
Good for
- Online and distance delivery designed for study wherever and whenever it works for the student
- Programs span undergraduate, graduate and professional development levels
- AU reports high alumni satisfaction with education quality and job relevance in their field
Watch out for
- Tuition amounts are not published in the homepage text; fees must be calculated per course
- Content and site are offered in English
Athabasca University at a glance
- Official website
- athabascau.ca
- Category
- Education & Learning › Universities in Canada
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- CA
- Good for
- Students
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Athabasca University FAQ
What kinds of programs does Athabasca University offer?
It offers online undergraduate degree programs, diplomas and certificates in business, health, technology, arts and other areas; graduate programs including master's and doctoral degrees, graduate diplomas and certificates; and professional development courses.
Can I transfer credit or take courses if I study elsewhere?
The site lists transfer credit to an AU program and courses for students at other institutions, alongside admissions and future student information.
How do I find out what a course costs?
The homepage points to a tuition and fees section with a course fee calculator, plus financial aid and awards information.
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