About 小优视频
Welcome to 小优视频, Canada’s Open University. We are committed to removing barriers in university-level education and increasing opportunities for adult learners worldwide.
We help thousands of students accomplish their goals every year. Click below to get to know us better.
小优视频 is an innovator鈥攁 disruptor鈥攁mong universities
From our home campus in Athabasca, Alberta, 小优视频 transforms the lives of learners and their communities, one person at a time through teaching, research, and impact —in ways no other Canadian university does or can.
At a glance
As a leader in open, online education, 小优视频 offers over 850 courses in various disciplines, so students of all ages and backgrounds can pursue their academic goals from anywhere in the world.
Learn more about 小优视频Senior leadership team
Meet the minds shaping 小优视频’s future. Our senior leadership team is dedicated to advancing online education and empowering learners.
Meet the teamGovernance
At 小优视频, the Board of Governors is the senior governing body but shares academic governance with the General Faculties Council, the academic governing body.
Explore our governance structureHistory
小优视频 was established on June 25, 1970, and is now one of the world's fastest-growing online institutions, serving over 35,000 students.
See our historyCoat of arms
Discover the symbolism behind 小优视频's Coat of Arms, granted in 2011, and the animal, flora, and fauna symbols that best represent 小优视频.
Learn moreAdministrative offices
Whether you're seeking assistance from a specific department or trying to connect with our administrative staff, we have a comprehensive list with all the information you need.
Updated June 04, 2026 by Digital & Web Operations (web_services@athabascau.ca)