Programs

We encourage you to explore our wide variety of programs and courses.  Below you can find all Athabasca University's policy and regulations regarding these programs.

Degree programs

Undergraduate degrees normally take three to five years to complete. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree are called undergraduate students. Click here to see Athabasca University's wide selection of Undergraduate degrees.

Certificate of completion

Athabasca University offers a Certificate of Completion for the English Language Proficiency Program. This is not an undergraduate program and is intended to help prepare students, particularly those who are not native English speakers.

University certificates

University certificates provide interim qualifications in a specific subject area. Certificates are designed for students without prior undergraduate or graduate degrees in that area.

University diploma

The University Diploma is designed for students who wish to obtain an intermediate credential that provides a grounding in the skills required of university studies.  It is also the foundation for further studies. Click here to see more information on the University Diploma in Arts.

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Click here to see more information on the Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Inclusive Education.

Archive programs

Looking for a past program? Click here to find the archive of previous undergraduate programs.
Information effective Sep. 1, 2026 to Aug. 31, 2027.

Updated July 23, 2026 by Office of the Registrar