Athabasca University (AU) is a Canadian university specializing in online distance education and one of four comprehensive academic and research universities in Alberta. Founded in 1970, it was the first Canadian university to specialize in distance education.

RAIC Centre for Architecture Athabasca University and Architecture Canada | Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) proudly present Canada's first online Architectural programs! To this end, these two organizations have formed the RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University, which provides a new way to study architecture.

The BSc. Arch program, which has a strong focus on environmental and community sustainability, will be beneficial for public and private careers in urban and construction planning and design, as well as studies of the built environment.