The King's University is a private Canadian Christian university located in Edmonton, Alberta.
It was established as The King's College in 1979 by the Christian College Association, Alberta. It gained university status and granted its first BA degree in 1987.
Students can choose to study three-year and four-year bachelor's degrees in the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and commerce, as well as a two-year bachelor of education after-degree.
King’s serves more than 900 students from across Canada and abroad, representing more than 16 nations.
The King’s faculty are focused on bringing a Christian perspective to their teaching however, academically qualified students of all faiths are accepted into its programmes.
The Micah Centre hosts the Interdisciplinary Studies Conference, a two-day conference held in the autumn and winter semesters. Past topics at the conference include Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Economics and Christian Desire, Culture Making, and The Alberta Oilsands.
The King's University Eagles compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference. Team sports include basketball, soccer, badminton and volleyball.
There are opportunities for students to participate in a range of clubs and societies including choir clubs, student associations, the university newspaper and weekly chapel services.
