202 General Information

202.1 Graduate Programs Offered

Graduate work has been offered at the University of Alberta since its inception in 1908. The present organization of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, headed by a Dean, was adopted in 1957.

The University of Alberta offers graduate programs leading to—doctoral and master's degrees. The specific programs offered in each category are listed below. In addition, the University offers many post-baccalaureate diploma and certificate programs designed to provide an opportunity for individuals to take a sequence of courses to increase their knowledge of a specialized area without needing to enrol in a degree program.