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Faculty of

Agricultural, Life &Environmental Sciences

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The Faculty of ALES at the U of A provides solutions to global challenges, such as agriculture and food, the environment, community and individual well-being, and bioresource innovation.

Comprising four departments and more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs, ALES turns science into solutions that encompass the entire human experience.

Prospective Students

An undergraduate degree in ALES challenges you to find solutions for real-life problems. Pursue a degree that matters and secure a job in an in-demand career.

Graduate Programs

ALES offers a variety of science-based graduate programs, including several specializations that are available as course or thesis-based.

Research

ALES conducts a robust research program that provides solutions to global challenges in our comprehensive research and teaching facilities.

  • 17,500+

    Alumni with over 60%
    living in Alberta

  • $48M

    in external research
    funding annually

  • 25,000

    Acres of farm and ranch land
    spanning Alberta

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Shaping Alberta: The Impact of the Faculty of ALES

2023

Since our inception in 1915, the faculty has contributed to the province's economics, environment and society. Read more about the activities and successes of our students, faculty and researchers, and our ambitious vision for the future.

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Events

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ALES Research Symposium | March 19-20

Drop-in at this annual event to learn about graduate research underway in ALES. Students can showcase their research, support their peers, network with fellow graduate students in the faculty. You can also grab some free swag, free food, and be entered to win door prizes! Free to attend.

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