---
title: Athabasca University
description: Open online university in Athabasca with arts programs
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/athabasca-university'
type: organization
createdAt: '2025-12-10'
updatedAt: '2026-09-02'
organizationType: School / university
location: 'Athabasca, AB, Canada'
website: 'https://www.athabascau.ca'
yearFounded: 1970
---

# Athabasca University

*School / university • Athabasca, AB, Canada*

## About

Open online university in Athabasca with arts programs

Athabasca University is a Canadian public research university that primarily operates through online distance education. Founded in 1970, it is one of four comprehensive academic and research universities in Alberta. It offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in various disciplines, including art history and humanities.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1970
- **Address:** 1 University Drive, Athabasca, Alberta T9S 3A3, Canada
- **Website:** https://www.athabascau.ca
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athabascau/, twitter: https://twitter.com/AthabascaU, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthabascaUniversity/

## Programs

View current programs from Athabasca University on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/athabasca-university