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    Athabasca University

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    Athabasca, Alberta, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1970
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    About Athabasca University

    Athabasca University was founded in 1970 as Alberta's open university, pioneering distance and online education in Canada. It allows students to study at their own pace from anywhere.

    Best known for

    • Canada's open and online university
    • Flexible study
    • Open admissions
    • Distance learning pioneer
    • Work-while-you-study model

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1970

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Fully online
    Self-paced learning
    24/7 student support

    Popular Programs

    Business Administration
    Computing & IT
    Health Sciences
    Nursing
    Science
    Arts

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online

    2

    Open admission for most programs

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL for international students

    IELTS

    6.0 (min 5.5 each)

    TOEFL

    80

    GPA / Marks

    Open admission

    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • Athabasca University Scholarships ($1,000–$3,000)

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Monthly start dates

    Application deadline

    Rolling

    Application fee

    CAD $80

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Athabasca

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Athabasca University.

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