King's University College

What King's University College does

King's University College (legal name: The King's University) is a private, non-profit Christian undergraduate institution located at 9125 50 Street in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 1979 and governed under Alberta's Post-secondary Learning Act. The institution delivers more than 25 four-year and after-degree programs in arts, sciences, business, and education — including a Bachelor of Kinesiology, a Bachelor of Science in Computing Science (with three streams: Software Systems Development, Secure Computing, and Computer Graphics & Visualization), a Bachelor of Arts/Science in Psychology, and a two-year after-degree Bachelor of Education that prepares graduates for Alberta teacher certification. Brand and recruitment positioning rest on faith integration, an average class size of 22, an international student body drawn from 52 nations, and 98% reported graduate employment within two years.

Technology and academic infrastructure are conventional higher-education platforms — a learning management system, library digital resources (Simona Maaskant Library with e-resources and a Heritage Collection), science labs, and student information systems — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, public API, or proprietary software product. A new multi-purpose Science Building housing health-science labs, a counselling suite, and research space for the Micah Centre, Centre for Visualization in Science, and STAR Hub is scheduled to open Fall 2026.

The business model is tuition-led, anchored by domestic and international undergraduate enrollment (international students pay differential tuition, supported by DLI O18713250142), and supplemented by residence and dining revenue (Tower Rooms, Tower Suites, South Campus Apartments), ancillary services (bookstore, Carved + Crafted Catering, conference and event rentals), and donations/fundraising through the Campus Renewal Program and alumni giving. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer through the Apply Alberta online portal, campus visit programs (Open House, Visit Days, Preview Days), a high-school counsellor network, authorized international agents, and alumni referrals — with no resellers, channel partners, or enterprise sales motion.

Name

King's University College

Legal name

The King's University

Website

https://kingsu.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

King's University College is a private, non-profit Christian undergraduate institution in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 1979, offering 25+ bachelor's degrees in arts, sciences, business, and education to domestic and international students from 52 nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Undergraduate Degrees)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Christian university
• Liberal arts programs
• Teacher certification
• Computing science degree

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate degree programs, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Education (after-degree), and Bachelor of Music programs. International students pay differential tuition rates.
2. Residence and Housing: Revenue from on-campus residence accommodations including Tower Rooms, Tower Suites, and South Campus Apartments. Additional revenue from food and dining services.
3. Ancillary Services: Revenue from ancillary services including bookstore/textbook sales, conference and facility rentals, catering services (Carved + Crafted Catering), and event services.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Revenue from charitable donations, alumni giving, planned giving programs, scholarship funds, and capital campaign contributions including Campus Renewal Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

King's University College is a private Christian university delivering undergraduate degree programs in arts, sciences, business, education, kinesiology, computing science, music, and psychology, supported by on-campus residence housing, scholarships, library and student services, certificates and diplomas, public access courses, and ancillary services such as bookstore, catering, and facility rentals in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Product overview

King's University College is a Christian university in Edmonton, Alberta offering undergraduate degree programs across arts and sciences. The institution provides a portfolio of bachelor degree programs (B.A., B.Sc., B.Kin., B.Ed.) in disciplines including Computing Science, Kinesiology, Psychology, Education, Biology, Business, and various humanities programs. The college recently opened a new Science Building (Fall 2026) with health science facilities and research spaces. Computing Science offers three specialization streams: Software Systems Development, Secure Computing, and Computer Graphics & Visualization. The Bachelor of Education is an after-degree program preparing teachers for Alberta certification. Student services include scholarships, library services, counselling, and accessibility accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin.) A four-year Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program exploring human health sciences, anatomy, physiology, and the body's systems, preparing graduates for careers in physiotherapy, coaching, healthcare, and athletic therapy.
• Bachelor of Computing Science (B.Sc.) A four-year Bachelor of Science in Computing Science program teaching programming languages (C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP), software development, and database design, with three specialization streams: Software Systems Development, Secure Computing, and Computer Graphics & Visualization.
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) After-Degree A two-year after-degree program preparing students for elementary or secondary education careers, with pathways to teacher certification in Alberta, across Canada, and abroad in private, Catholic, public, and alternative schools.
• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Psychology Four-year Bachelor of Arts and three-year Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology exploring human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; a new Bachelor of Science option emphasizes neuroanatomy, neuropsychology, and scientific reasoning.
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Programs (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business) Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs across disciplines including Biology, Business, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Christianity & Culture, Communication Arts, Drama, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Interdisciplinary Science, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy & Theology, Political Science, Politics History & Economics, Social Science, Sociology, and Theology.
• Certificates and Diplomas (Micah Certificate, Music After-Degree Diplomas, Leadership Quality Standard Certificate) Standalone certificate and diploma offerings including the Micah Certificate in Justice and Development, Music After-Degree Diplomas and Certificate, and the Leadership Quality Standard Certificate.
• Public Access Courses (Alumni and Community Chorus, Interdisciplinary Studies) Continuing-education offerings open to alumni and community members, including the Alumni and Community Chorus and Interdisciplinary Studies public courses for lifelong learning.
• On-Campus Residence (Tower Rooms, Tower Suites, South Campus Apartments) On-campus housing services for King's students with multiple room types (Tower Rooms, Tower Suites, South Campus Apartments), plus Christmas Extended Stay and Spring/Summer Housing options at additional rates.
• Bookstore and Textbook Services Online and on-campus bookstore selling textbooks and course materials for King's students, operated as part of the institution's ancillary services.
• Event and Facility Rentals (including Carved + Crafted Catering) Campus conference, meeting, and event facility rentals together with catering services (Carved + Crafted Catering) for external organizations and campus users.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of alumni are employed within two years of completing their degree
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alta ProminorOthersBuilding partner for the New Science Building project. Alta Pro is listed as a contributing partner in the construction and development of the health science facility opening Fall 2026.
• CIMAminorOthersBuilding partner for the New Science Building project. Listed as a contributor to the health science facility development.
• DelnorminorOthersBuilding partner for the New Science Building project. Listed as a contributor to the health science facility development.
• Eng SpireminorOthersBuilding partner for the New Science Building project. Listed as a contributor to the health science facility development.
• Group 2minorOthersBuilding partner for the New Science Building project. Listed as a contributor to the health science facility development.
• Icon IndustrialminorOthersBuilding partner for the New Science Building project. Listed as a contributor to the health science facility development.
• WSPminorOthersBuilding partner for the New Science Building project. Listed as a contributor to the health science facility development.
• KTJ ConsultingminorOthersBuilding partner for the New Science Building project. Listed as a contributor to the health science facility development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Providence University College: Private Christian liberal-arts college in Manitoba affiliated with the Christian Reformed tradition similar to King's. Comparable mission and program mix but operates in a different Canadian region.

Direct peers

• Canadian Mennonite University: Small private faith-affiliated university in Winnipeg offering undergraduate liberal-arts programs. Comparable in size, faith-based mission, and reliance on tuition plus donations.
• Burman University: Private Seventh-day Adventist university in Alberta offering liberal arts and pre-professional undergraduate programs. Comparable private, faith-affiliated, tuition-driven Canadian university.
• Ambrose University: Private Christian university in Calgary offering undergraduate degrees across arts, sciences, and theology. Comparable in size, faith-based mission, and tuition-driven model to King's.
• Trinity Western University: Private Christian university in British Columbia offering liberal arts and professional undergraduate programs. Comparable faith-integrated model and small-class structure, though larger in scale.
• St. Mary's University (Calgary): Small Catholic-affiliated liberal-arts university in Calgary with undergraduate programs. Directly comparable in scale, religious heritage, and tuition-driven business model.
• Concordia University of Edmonton: Private liberal-arts university in Edmonton offering undergraduate programs with a faith-affiliated heritage. Most direct geographic and structural peer to King's among small Canadian Christian universities.

Broad incumbents

• University of Alberta: Large public research university in Edmonton offering a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Competes with King's for Alberta high-school applicants and international students at a much larger scale.
• MacEwan University: Public undergraduate university in Edmonton with strong professional and health-science programs. Competes with King's for the same Edmonton-area applicants and offers stronger scale and program breadth.
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT): Large public polytechnic in Edmonton focused on applied diplomas and degrees. Competes with King's Computing Science and Kinesiology programs for career-oriented Edmonton students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheKingsU

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