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Private Post-Secondary Institutions Live Work Play | Live | Private Post-Secondary Institutions
In addition to the diverse learning opportunities available through the public post-secondary institutions in the Calgary region, private organizations also play an important role in Calgary's post-secondary system. Private Degree Granting InstitutionsAlong with the University of Calgary and Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD), the following private post-secondary institutions in the Calgary region have been given degree granting authority by the Province of Alberta.St. Mary's University CollegeSt. Mary's University College is a Catholic, post-secondary, liberal arts and sciences teaching and research institution. St. Mary's offers university transfer programs, degree programs and programs for religious educators. Bachelor of Arts degrees are offered as three or four year programs.» view web site Alliance University College / Nazarene University CollegeAlliance University College (AUC) and Nazarene University College (NUC) are two private, Christian university colleges that have recently integrated their programs. They are accredited by the Province of Alberta to offer three- and four-year Bachelor of Arts degrees in Behavioural Science, Business Administration, Christian Studies, English Literature, General Studies, History, and Music.» view web site DeVry Institute of Technology - CalgaryDeVry has been a part of Calgary's post-secondary system for almost 25 years and is the largest DeVry institution in Canada. DeVry provides career-oriented, bachelor degree programs in business and technology with specializations in electronics, computing, business and information technology, as well as a diploma program in electronics and computer technology.» view web site University of Phoenix - Calgary CampusPhoenix University is one of the newest additions to Calgary's post-secondary system having begun Masters in Business Administration (MBA) classes and undergraduate business classes in 2005. Phoenix University is the largest private university in the United States and its Calgary campus is its second location in Canada after Burnaby, British Columbia. Phoenix markets itself as an institution primarily focused on educating working adults who want to continue working while pursuing further education.» view web site |