Ambrose University is a Christian university in Calgary, Alberta offering accredited degrees in Arts & Science, Education, Business, and Ministry.
Ambrose University is a Christ-centred educational community located at 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary, Alberta. It is the official post-secondary institution of The Alliance Canada and the Church of the Nazarene Canada. The university welcomes students and faculty from more than 50 Christian denominations. It was named after Ambrose of Milan, a fourth-century Christian leader.
Ambrose's roots go back to 1921, when Calgary Bible Institute first opened its doors. The university was formed in 2007 through the union of Alliance University College and Nazarene University College, and became a university that year. In 2008, Ambrose moved to its current 23-acre campus in southwest Calgary.
Ambrose offers accredited degrees in Arts & Science, Education, Business, and Ministry. Its faculties and schools include the Faculty of Arts & Science, the Faculty of Theology, the School of Business, and the School of Education. The university offers 45+ major programs and 275+ courses, and provides faculty-led research opportunities in areas like theology, science, business, and social impact.
Ambrose is fully accredited. Its Faculty of Arts & Science bachelor's degrees, School of Business, and School of Education programs are approved by the Province of Alberta. Its Ministry Preparation offerings are accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), and its Ambrose Seminary master's degrees are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
Undergraduate students apply through ApplyAlberta. The university also admits transfer students and offers a music program audition.