University of Alberta

116 St and 85 Ave Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada

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Overview

The University of Alberta, which has a reputation for excellence in the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences, is one of Canada's top universities as well as among the top public research universities in the world. The university draws the best and brightest minds from all over the world thanks to its world-class facilities, which include the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology and Canada's National Institute for Nanotechnology. 

Over 700 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are available to our students acros...

University Highlight

Establishment year1908
Total Students40,061
International Students10,000+
QS World University Rankings 2024111
Campus Size (Main Campus)230 acres
Total Number of Campuses5
University Websitehttps://www.ualberta.ca/index.html 
No. of Schools and Faculties18
Nobel Prize Winner Alumni3
No. of Education Programs700+
Student to Faculty ratio5:1

Course Highlight

The university offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs at various colleges and faculties. Some of them are mentioned below.

  • The Faculty of Engineering at the university offers certificate, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various specializations such as biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, civil engineering, materials engineering, petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, and many more.
  • The Faculty of Science at the university offers B.Sc, M.Sc, MA, and Ph.D in various specializations such as statistical machine learning, urban and regional planning, human geography, biostatistics, mathematics, data science, mathematical finance, mathematical physics, geophysics, cognition, development science, and many more.
  • The Faculty of Arts at the university offers certificate, BA, MA, and Ph.D courses in various specializations such as design, drama, east asian studies, economics, music, philosophy, political science, anthropology, history and classics, english film studies, sociology, psychology, and many more.
  • The Alberta School of Business offers B.Com, MBA, EMBA, and Ph.D programs in various specializations such as strategic management and organizations, operations and information systems, accounting, marketing, finance, human resource management, international business, and many more.
  • The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry offers certificate, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various specializations such as dentistry, dental hygiene, medical laboratory science, radiation therapy, and many more.

Eligibility Criteria

Student admission to the university is determined by their overall academic record and performance in three key areas: grades, English language proficiency, and successful completion of prerequisite courses. The university requires students to fulfill English language requirements by appearing for an English proficiency test at the university or from other recognized organizations. The applicants also have to appear in the college board entrance examination like the SAT or ACT, or any other according to their desired course.

Depending on the Faculty and degree, a certain minimum entrance average is required to get admitted to the University of Alberta. Every year, the averages shift. English, Group A (Humanities/Social Sciences), Group B (Fine Arts), and Group C are a few of the groups into which subjects are divided (mathematics and sciences). There will be a different set of prerequisite courses for each degree.

Students must pass the 10+2 exam from an accredited educational board with the minimum grades needed for the desired course at the university in order to be admitted to an undergraduate program. Students who wish to enroll in the postgraduate programs must hold an undergraduate degree in a related field from an accredited institution. Students must hold a postgraduate degree from an accredited institution in a related field of study in order to be admitted to the doctoral program.

Admission

In order to enroll in their desired course at the university, candidates must follow the instructions provided.

  • The candidates have to decide their courses and specializations for which they want to apply for the admission to the university.
  • The candidates need to visit the official website of the university to apply for the admission.
  • The applicants need to visit the admission portal for the applications.
  • The students need to register for an account with their name, date of birth, and Email IDs.
  • The candidates will receive a confirmation email from the university.
  • The candidates have to log in again to the admission portal to proceed further.
  • The candidates have to fill in the application form with all the required details and upload the necessary documents of educational background.
  • The students have to submit the transcripts and other documents like test scores of English proficiency tests and other entrance examinations scorecards.
  • The international candidates have to pay an application fee of $125 to submit their application form.
  • The university will review the application form of all applicants and choose the best out of them for the admission.
  • The candidates have to prove their financial eligibility or the scholarship details for the final admission.

Fees

The tuition fees for the various courses offered at the university are different. The tuition fee for an undergraduate course at the university is around $31,000 for the academic session 2022-23 and that may also vary for Canadian residents and international students.

The cost of attendance also includes other charges like residence, books and supplies, health and wellness, union membership, sports, and various other additions to the tuition, which is estimated to be $19,281.80 for an academic year. The students can calculate their estimated cost of attendance for different courses at the official website of the university by filling in the details about their desired course.

Campus facilities

The original campus of the university combines the modern with the historic: The North Campus of the University of Alberta is situated in Edmonton, the provincial capital, on the outskirts of the North Saskatchewan River valley. With 150 structures spread across 50 city blocks, it has plenty of green space.

The campus of the university has a beautiful infrastructure that stays with the students' minds throughout their lives. The campus offers facilities like housing, dining, libraries, sports facilities, health and wellness centers, and many more. The campus also offers various services like academic, career, indigenous students, and international students, and others.

To assist students in connecting, gaining skills, and learning about potential career paths, workshops and events are held all throughout the year. The university's dining hall provides students with a selection of tasty and healthy meals. Instead of cooking, students can concentrate on their studies and university life with the all-you-care-to-eat meal plan.

The students have access to a variety of library resources, including online research assistance, computer use, meeting rooms, and more. With more than 4.7 million titles, 8.7 million volumes, 1.3 million ebooks, and 1,700 databases, the university's library is the second-largest research library in Canada. Attending campus events is one way to experience University of Arizona student life. Everybody can find something to enjoy.

Students can travel the globe through the International Services Center. For information on the Certificate in International Learning, immigration and intercultural counseling, and other services, get in touch with ISC. With more than 450 student organizations, there is sure to be a group for every student to join while attending the university.

Scholarship

The university offers various scholarship schemes for the students pursuing their undergraduate or postgraduate courses at the campus. There are two types of scholarship schemes available for the students one does not require any application and the other is application based scholarship schemes.

Scholarships awarded based on admissions give students the chance to start with awards they don't even have to submit applications for! When they submit an application for admission, students will be considered for these scholarships. At the time they receive their admission offer, students' eligibility will be determined by their high school admission average. Top students may be eligible for an international admission scholarship worth up to $5,000 CAD, depending on the admission average.

For students of all backgrounds, there are even more awards and scholarships available. In the event that a student is unsure of the scholarships for which they are qualified, No issue! Based on the applicant's history, accomplishments, academic performance, and interests, complete the university's single scholarship application.