Our campuses
Access breathtaking natural beauty, high-tech facilities and a variety of opportunities and support
Lethbridge Campus
Nestled in the southern Alberta coulees and overlooking the Oldman River, our Lethbridge Campus is known for its signature Arthur Erickson building, University Hall. The campus spans 5000 acres and is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
Calgary Campus
Located in downtown Calgary in the Bow Valley College building, our Calgary Campus is steps from the CT Train station, Central Library, National Music Centre and the city's vibrant East Village. We provide evening and weekend classes and flexible programming specially designed for working professionals.
Welcome to Sacred Buffalo Stone
We pay respect to the Blackfoot people- past, present and future, while recognizing and honouring their rich cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship to the land. Our Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone, and was gifted to the University by Elder Bruce Wolf Child in 2002.
Learning and research facilities
1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and
Wellness
Lethbridge Campus
With a climbing wall, fitness centre, triple gymnasium and an indoor
200-metre track, as well as the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre's
Olympic-sized pool, the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and
Wellness is your place to stay fit, have fun and cheer on our
Pronghorns varsity teams throughout the season.
Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Place
Lethbridge Campus
Meaning “low horn" in Blackfoot, Iikaisskini (ee-GUS-ganee) is named for Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) '72, LLD
'04) in recognition of his many contributions the University.
Iikaissskini is a welcoming place to for all to explore knowledge,
engage in community dialogue and foster respect for First Nations,
Métis and Inuit heritage.
Centre for the Arts
Lethbridge Campus
With the facilities, tools and technology for creating, curating,
composing, rehearsing, recording, editing, exhibiting and
performing, our Centre for the Arts houses extraordinary spaces.
Centre for Financial Market Research and
Teaching
Lethbridge and Calgary Campuses
The CFMRT is home to two of the best-equipped
academic trading rooms in Western Canada. Simulated financial
markets with live data feeds, market information and continuous
financial news give our students hands-on experience in trading and
commodity-risk management.
Science Commons
Lethbridge Campus
With an architectural philosophy that puts science on display, Science Commons is one of
Canada's most advanced facilities for scientific learning, teaching
and research. Flexible and adaptable labs, study areas, outreach
spaces and makerspace enhances innovation, collaboration,
sustainability and industry in southern Alberta.
University Hall
Lethbridge Campus
University Hall, lovingly referred to as "U Hall", was the first
building on the University of Lethbridge campus. Set into the river
valley, the Arthur Erickson's iconic building houses classrooms,
lecture halls, labs and study spaces, as well as faculty and
administrative offices, restaurants and student residences.
Simulation Health Centre
Lethbridge Campus
The Simulation Health Centre provides nursing
students with exceptional hands-on learning. Lifelike mannequins
simulate birth, heart attacks and responses to medication so
students can hone their practice in a safe and interactive way.
University Library
Lethbridge Campus
The University
Library houses approximately one million publications,
providing you the resources for projects and research, as well as
some of the best study spaces on campus, a coffee shop and
spectacular views!
Research Centres & Institutes
uLethbridge is home to centres and institutes that unite leading researchers, artists and scholars from across disciplines to address problems around the globe and beyond.
Off-campus facilities
Dr. James Foster Penny Building
Downtown Lethbridge, Alberta
Gifted to the University in 2012 by longtime businesspersons Jim and
Hazel Penny, the building is named for their son Dr. Foster Penny, who passed away at the age
of 44 after battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. Including gallery and
exhibition space for fine arts students, the Penny Building is also
home to the University's annual giving programs, call centre and
select research offices, as well as Volunteer
Lethbridge.
Westcastle Field Station
Southwest Alberta
Built in the 1970s and expanded in 2016 to include a second
building, the Westcastle Field Station is surrounded by
impressive biodiversity with terrestrial and aquatic habitats. It
also provides a base of operations and logistics hub essential to
students and researchers studying in a living library and
laboratory.
Coutts Centre for Western Canadian
Heritage
Nanton, Alberta
Opened in 2011, the Coutts Centre was a generous gift from the
late Dr. Jim Coutts (LLD '12). The quarter section of land includes
the original homestead, extensive gardens and restored outbuildings,
all of which once belonged to Dr. Coutts' grandfather. As a living
classroom, the Centre provides students, faculty and visitors a
natural setting to study the history, artwork, ecosystems and
geography associated with the area.
Gushul Studio and Cottage
Blairmore, Alberta
The Gushul Studio and Cottage opened in 1988 as
creative residencies for professional artists and writers. More than
200 artists, scholars and other professionals have found inspiration
and sanctuary there while producing their work.