Post-Secondary Institutions

Alberta’s post-secondary institutions are key players in

• advancing the Campus Alberta vision
• providing world-class learning experiences
• generating the human and information resources that will lead the province’s knowledge-driven future

The role of the department varies depending on the type of institution:

Publicly funded institutions

• Publicly Funded Institutions: institutions (both public and independent) that receive several types of funding from Advanced Education and are accountable to the Minister.

Other institutions and training options

• Private Career Training Institutions: businesses or organizations that offer Albertans employment-ready training and provide an important array of educational choices.
   
• Other Institutions with Approved Degrees: institutions approved by the Minister to offer certain degree programs. These institutions are either based outside of Alberta or operate on a for-profit model.
   
• Interprovincial Training Agreements: unique programs offered in other Canadian provinces for which Advanced Education and Technology has secured space for Alberta residents.