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University of Alberta

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =94UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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9 reviewed claims

Ai Tool Treatment

Gemini App is listed for University of Alberta in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Gemini App","description":"University-approved Google Gemini App, protected by the University's Google agreement and approved for defined University data use.","howToObtain":"Use the Gemini web or mobile app with a University of Alberta CCID/Google Workspace account.","costToUser":"Free.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

Last checked
Jul 15, 2026
Last changed
Jul 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
IST identifies Gemini App as a core Google Workspace service supported by IST and protected by the University of Alberta's agreement with Google. It gives web and mobile access paths and says interactions stay within the University and are not used to improve Google's generative-AI models.

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IST identifies Gemini App as a core Google Workspace service supported by IST and protected by the University of Alberta's agreement with Google. It gives web and mobile access paths and says interactions stay within the University and are not used to improve Google's generative-AI models.

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English (en)
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Jul 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 2
The University calls Gemini App an institutionally approved, free and secure tool. It says Gemini is the only generative-AI platform approved for University of Alberta data and specifies Gemini via the user's CCID as an institutionally approved tool.

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The University calls Gemini App an institutionally approved, free and secure tool. It says Gemini is the only generative-AI platform approved for University of Alberta data and specifies Gemini via the user's CCID as an institutionally approved tool.

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English (en)
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Jul 15, 2026

Ai Tool Treatment

NotebookLM is listed for University of Alberta in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"notebooklm","rawToolName":"NotebookLM","description":"University-supported Google NotebookLM, protected by the University's Google agreement.","howToObtain":"Use NotebookLM's web or mobile app with a University of Alberta Google Workspace account.","costToUser":"Not stated.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

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Jul 15, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
IST identifies NotebookLM as a core Google Workspace service supported by IST and protected by the University of Alberta's agreement with Google. It gives web and mobile access paths and says interactions stay within the University and are not used to improve Google's generative-AI models.

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IST identifies NotebookLM as a core Google Workspace service supported by IST and protected by the University of Alberta's agreement with Google. It gives web and mobile access paths and says interactions stay within the University and are not used to improve Google's generative-AI models.

Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
Jul 15, 2026

Security Review

University of Alberta identifies Gemini via CCID as the institutionally approved generative AI tool for University of Alberta data, while other generative AI tools are not currently authorized for University data.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%

Normalized value: gemini_via_ccid_institutionally_approved_for_university_data

Last checked
May 14, 2026
Last changed
May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
The Gemini App is currently the only generative AI platform that has been approved for use with University of Alberta data.

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Gemini via CCID is the named institutionally approved generative AI option for university data.

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English (en)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
Artificial Intelligence Data Safety Guidelines > Why we recommend Gemini

Privacy

University of Alberta's AI Data Safety Guidelines are designed to help users determine what data can be safely shared with AI while complying with university Information Security policies.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: data_safety_guidelines_help_determine_safe_ai_data_sharing_and_information_security_compliance

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May 14, 2026
Last changed
May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
This document is designed to help you determine what data can be safely shared with AI while ensuring compliance with the University of Alberta's Information Security policies.

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The data-safety page says it helps users determine what data can be safely shared with AI while complying with university Information Security policies.

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English (en)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
Artificial Intelligence Data Safety Guidelines > data categories table

Ai Tool Treatment

University of Alberta's responsible-use AI framework provides guidelines for responsible AI use in learning, teaching, research, administration, and other university-related work.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%

Normalized value: responsible_use_framework_guidelines_across_learning_teaching_research_administration_university_work

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
This framework provides guidelines for the responsible use of AI in learning, teaching, research, administration, and other university-related work.

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The framework applies across learning, teaching, research, administration, and other university-related work.

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English (en)
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Evidence locator
Framework overview and Principles 4-6

Source Status

University of Alberta maintains a public AI landing page that identifies its Framework for the Responsible Use of AI as an interpretive guide.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Normalized value: public_ai_landing_page_identifies_responsible_use_framework_as_interpretive_guide

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
The Framework for the Responsible Use of AI at the University of Alberta serves as an interpretive guide

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UAlberta describes the Framework for the Responsible Use of AI as an interpretive guide.

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English (en)
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Evidence locator
Using Artificial Intelligence at the U of A > Framework and Data Safety Guidelines sections

Teaching

University of Alberta teaching guidance says instructors or programs determine whether students may use AI in coursework and for what purposes, rather than applying a blanket university-wide yes/no rule.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Normalized value: course_or_program_level_ai_use_expectations

Last checked
May 14, 2026
Last changed
May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
At the U of A, instructors or, in some cases, programs determine whether students are permitted to use AI in their coursework, and for what purposes.

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AI permissions are framed as course, program, or assessment-specific expectations.

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English (en)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
AI in Teaching and Learning > Setting expectations with your students

Academic Integrity

University of Alberta student-facing academic-integrity guidance tells students that AI rules may vary by instructor, program, course, or assignment and that they should check instructions before submitting work.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Normalized value: students_must_check_course_assignment_ai_expectations

Last checked
May 14, 2026
Last changed
May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Each instructor, program and even assignment may have different rules on the use of artificial intelligence.

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Students are directed to check syllabi and assignment instructions for AI-use expectations.

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English (en)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
Academic Integrity + AI > Things to do

Research

University of Alberta research-grant-development guidance says researchers must take full responsibility for the originality and accuracy of their proposals.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence88%

Normalized value: researchers_responsible_for_originality_and_accuracy_of_grant_proposals

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May 14, 2026
Last changed
May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Researchers must take full responsibility for the originality and accuracy of their proposals.

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The grant-development guidance says researchers must take full responsibility for the originality and accuracy of proposals.

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English (en)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
Ethical Considerations and Guidelines on the Use of Gen AI for Grant Development > Accountability and Data Privacy

Source record

Official sources

9 sources

Record information, JSON & citation
Reviewagent reviewedConfidence97%Snapshot statusNot publishedJSONPublic JSON

Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Alberta AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-alberta

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