Burman University

Burman University is a private, coeducational institution located in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. It is the only degree-granting Seventh-day Adventist institution in Canada and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that emphasizes a strong liberal arts foundation, spiritual growth, and service. The university encourages students to integrate faith and learning, preparing them for careers in various professional fields while fostering a commitment to Christian principles. It offers undergraduate degrees across the arts, sciences, business, and education in a small, supportive campus environment.

The university traces its origins back to 1907 with the founding of the Alberta Industrial Academy in Leduc, Alberta. Its primary purpose was to educate young people in harmony with the Seventh-day Adventist Church's commitment to both academic and practical skills. The institution relocated to its present campus in Lacombe in 1919 and underwent several changes in status and name, including becoming Canadian Union College. It received its current name in 2014 to honor a major benefactor, giving it the title of Burman University. This long history reflects its continuous dedication to providing a faith-based education and serving as the foundational academic institution for the Seventh-day Adventist community across Canada.

This university stands as a unique and vital institution within the Canadian higher education landscape, defined by its role as the national academic center for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. By blending a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with a deep commitment to its Christ-centered mission, the university prepares graduates to approach their professional lives with integrity and a focus on service. Its small size and intentional, values-driven community foster an environment of close faculty mentorship and strong spiritual development, ensuring that its alumnae are equipped to be both academically competent and morally engaged citizens.

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University Name	Burman University
Name in Local Language	Canadian University College
Year Established	1991
Motto	Think. Believe. Act.
Governing Type	Private (Not for Profit)
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Bachelors
Religious Affiliation	Christianity
Campus Type	Rural
Colors	Red and white

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Address	5415 College Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

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Phone	+1 (403) 782 3381
Fax	+1 (403) 782 7219
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Student Body	Men and Women

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