The University of Lethbridge is a public comprehensive research university in Alberta, Canada, with more than 150 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs. It is a powerful influence in Canadian higher education, ranking second among Canadian UG. 

It provides a good learning atmosphere, research innovation, and courses and opportunities that are available on a global scale.

The Lethbridge campus of the University of Lethbridge is a picturesque site with over 500 acres of beautiful grounds and world-class facilities, including the newly built state-of-the-art Alberta Water and Environment Science Building, and Science Commons building, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience.

It also has a campus in Calgary, located downtown, for students who want to immerse themselves in Canadian culture or study their profession. The institution is committed to providing an academic environment.

Students' educational and personal needs are grown through excellent teaching, real-world research, close collaboration with professors and instructors, and a wide range of recreational and extracurricular activities.

Students who attend the University of Lethbridge will be in an unrivaled position to flourish academically or to enter the professional or research sectors with good possibilities.

Students at the university can select from a wide variety of courses and programs to meet any learning requirement and match a variety of lifestyles. These programs can take a variety of approaches.

Some methods are working one-on-one with a trained specialist, professional networking and cooperation, or traditional cohort classroom learning. Several courses also provide part-time and weekend learning opportunities, ideal for working or mature students.

The university offers approximately 150 undergraduate programs, over 50 graduate programs, and multiple entry pathways, such as post diplomas and second degrees, through these colleges and schools. It educates about 8,000 undergraduate and 600 graduate students from over 80 countries, nearly three-quarters outside Lethbridge.

Mission

To promote and enhance outstanding and inspirational teaching in a stimulating and engaging learning environment.

Vision

• Teaching and learning are central to the university's mission, and the university community is dedicated to teaching excellence.
• All students must be given chances to learn in ways compatible with successful teaching techniques.
• Effective university teaching may be defined, learned, shown, and improved continuously.
• Scholarly inquiry is essential for improving teaching effectiveness.
• The most likely environment for teaching growth is a collaborative community marked by trust and mutual respect.

Faculties and Schools

The University of Lethbridge comprises four faculties and three schools.

• Faculty of Arts and Science,
• Faculty of Education,
• Faculty of Fine Arts,
• Faculty of Health Sciences,
• The Dhillon School of Business
• School of Graduate Studies
• School of the Liberal Education

University Ranking

The University of Lethbridge is one of Canada's finest public institutions. The QS World University Rankings for 2022 are placed at 1210.

University highlights

University Type	Public
Established Year	1967
No of Students	9532
Number of Courses	150+
Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly (Under Graduate)	19323 CAD
Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly (Post Graduate)	13310 CAD
Intakes	September, January, and May.

Main intakes

The main intakes are in September, January, and May.

Scholarship

Alexander Barnhill Bursary for International Students

• Range: $1,000 minimum
• Eligibility: International students starting or continuing their undergraduate or graduate studies.

Application Process/ documents needed for admission

Academic Documents (For Bachelor)

• SLC Mark sheet
• School Leaving Certificate
• SLC Character Certificate
• Transcript of 12th-grade
• Individual Mark sheet of 12th-grade
• Character Certificate of 12th-grade
• Provisional Certificate of 12th-grade
• Migration Certificate of 12th-grade

Academic Documents (For Masters)

• Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th-grade
• Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th-grade
• Character Certificate of Bachelor Degree and 12th-grade
• Provisional Certificate of Bachelor Degree and 12th-grade
• Migration Certificate of Bachelor Degree and 12th-grade

• IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
• Passport
• Experience letter
• Statement of Purpose
• 2-3 LORs 
• GRE/GMAT Scores
• Application Fees
• Proof of Scholarships - If any
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• College Recommendation (if a current student)

Language Requirement

Test	Minimum Score requirement(Graduate)	Minimum Score requirement(Under-Graduate)
TOFEL Requirements	minimum overall score of 86.	A minimum score of 80 and 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing.
IELTS Requirements	A minimum overall score of 6.5, along with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.	Each band has a minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 6.0.
PTE	A minimum overall score of 63.	A minimum overall score of 54.

FAQ

Q. Can I work as a student in Canada?

Yes, International students in Canada can work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) during school terms.

Q. Does the University of Lethbridge offer financial aid to International Students?

Yes, the University of Lethbridge offers scholarships to international students. You can find details about scholarships in our scholarship section.

Q. What are the different intakes at the University of Lethbridge?

Generally, September, January, and May are the time when intakes occur.

Q. Do I have to meet language requirements?

Yes, the applicant must satisfy the language criteria mentioned above in the language requirements section. 

Q. What should I do following the application submission?

You may start planning for what you'll do if accepted as soon as you've submitted your application! Examining local residences and housing alternatives, financial aid programs, and student services at this time is highly recommended.