The University of Lethbridge is a public comprehensive university in southern Alberta, founded in 1967.
The University of Lethbridge is a public comprehensive university committed to free inquiry in research, teaching and learning. It describes itself as research-intensive, where undergraduate and graduate students work alongside accomplished researchers. The university also aims to support the aspirations of regional communities while having a global impact. Its Blackfoot name, Iniskim, means Sacred Buffalo Stone.
The University of Lethbridge was founded in 1967 because a determined group of citizens believed southern Alberta warranted its own university. It opened its doors in 1967 and established its home in west Lethbridge. The university is located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta.
The university offers over 255 undergraduate and graduate programs. It follows a liberal education approach that enables students and alumni to critically integrate ideas and experiences across disciplines. The average class size is 31 students. The university reports 32 Research Chairs. Science Commons, opened in 2019, is one of Canada's most advanced facilities for science education and research.
The Lethbridge campus address is 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4, and the campus spans more than 500 acres with coulee views. The university has two campuses, in Lethbridge and Calgary. Listed facilities include a bookstore, food services, student housing, the Co-op Centre for Sport & Wellness, Ascent Climbing Centre, Fitness Centre, Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre, and a triple gymnasium with an indoor track.
Undergraduate admission is handled through an application process. English Language Proficiency is available via English for Academic Purposes (EAP).