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New U of A plan calls for enrolment to grow by 16K more students by 2030
The University of Alberta is seeking to grow its enrolment by 35 per cent, while also targeting a top-50 ranking among worldwide research universities, according to its new 10-year strategic plan unveiled Tuesday.
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