Faculty of
Education
Consistently ranked among the top four faculties of education in Canada, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education is home to award-winning teachers, internationally recognized researchers, educational innovators, and community leaders.
Central to our Faculty’s guiding principles is the Cree concept of mâmawohkamâtowin — a way of being that collectively orients our work in ethical, caring, cooperative and compassionate ways to serve our students.
Our Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Become a professional educator equipped with the tools you need to lead a classroom full of inquisitive minds to a brighter future.
Graduate Programs
From master’s and doctoral degrees to graduate certificates, find the program that meets your goals and fits into your busy life.
Professional Learning
Enhance your professional practice with a master’s program or a certificate that can ladder into a master’s degree, or try a graduate-level course as a Non-Degree Graduate Student or through Open Studies.
English Language Program
Learn more than words and phrases – explore interesting ideas, discover other cultures and develop new communication skills that will take you around the world.
Indigenous Teacher Education and Leadership
Learn about our unique undergraduate and youth programming streams focused on expanding knowledge of Indigenous language, culture and perspectives on teaching and learning.
Teacher Certification Programming
This information is for those who have already completed teacher education/certification outside of Alberta or Alberta teachers who are seeking re-certification through Alberta Education.
Events
U of A Giving Day 2025
Tuesday, May 13
Tuesday, May 13 is Giving Day, an annual university-wide event to raise funds for student supports and the many ways they make a difference — in just one day! Giving Day will help provide the next generation of U of A change makers with the resources, experiences, and student spaces they need to build a brighter tomorrow for all of us.
Shape the Future
Our Education students are tomorrow’s change makers—tackling today's challenges to create more inclusive, informed and inspired learning environments. They will break down barriers, push the boundaries of education research and practice, and ignite the curiosity of future generations. They will, with your support. Join the Shape the Future campaign and help us provide students with the resources and experiences they need to become educational innovators and community leaders.
Current Undergraduate Students
Access information and services to help with your academic success, financial needs and mental well-being.
Current Graduate Students
Continuing your program this year? Find helpful resources for course selection and degree completion.
Field Experience
This is where theory meets practice — with 14 weeks of supervised student teaching!
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#3
in Canada in the 2025 Maclean’s University Rankings
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$1.8 M+
in scholarships for new and continuing students
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2,800+
current teacher education undergraduate students
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The largest
undergraduate teacher education program in Canada