University of Alberta
The University
Considered a top five University in Canada, and in the top 100 globally, the school combines excellent instruction, state-of-the-art facilities, well-funded programs, and world-renowned research.
The University of Alberta is consistently ranked among the world’s most international universities by Times Higher Education. It has over 400 teaching and research agreements with governments and partner institutions in nearly 50 countries.
The UofA offers hands-on research which means that you could meet your mentor and learn from award-winning professors while getting involved in research as early as your first year of study. Moreover, it attracts over $500 million annually in research funding from federal and provincial government, industry, and other sources. The researchers at the U of A facilitate across the entire spectrum – from discovery to innovation, to technology development in areas such as health and life sciences, education, energy, business, computer science, agriculture, AI, engineering and many more.
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UAlberta also has over 100 centres and institutes many of which have direct links to industry. By building work experience into your degrees, UofA graduates are some of the most employable in the world. All of them direct-entry have some form of co-op, practicum or internship.
The university receives over $32 million in funding which is available to undergraduates in the form of scholarships, awards, and financial support each year.
Highlights about U Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s leading universities and is very popular with students from around the world:
- It is ranked in the Top 100 universities in the World and the Top 5 in Canada
- It is the number 2 university in Canada for employment outcomes after graduation
- Over 40,000 students from 156 countries choose to study at U Alberta, making it the third most international university in Canada.
- U Alberta offer guaranteed on-campus residence to first-year international students
- With many of their programs you can apply for paid co-op and work experience programs
The Province
The province of Alberta is recognized as having one of the strongest economies and highest living standards in the world. Albertans enjoy higher salaries than in any other province in Canada, as well as world-leading education and healthcare systems. Alberta has a high standard of living, diverse and welcoming communities, stunning landscapes.
Salaries in Alberta vary depending on the employer, hours worked and educational qualifications, as well as experience and responsibilities which the position requires. Alberta wages are among the highest in Canada.
Living in Alberta is affordable. Alberta offers higher incomes and lower cost of living. Families in Alberta typically enjoy a higher family income than other parts of Canada. In a 2020 Canadian income survey, Alberta families earned a median income of $104,000 after tax. This is above the Canadian average of $92,400.
Most people living and working in Alberta get free access to medical clinics or hospitals and most medical services covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
Alberta has 4 distinct seasons, from hot summers to snowy winters and everything in between. Alberta enjoys the highest number of sunny days in Canada with up to 18 hours of daylight in summer and over 312 days of sunshine each year. It is true that it gets cold in the winter, but homes in Alberta are centrally heated so indoors, you remain warm. The geography gives you a ‘dry cold’ which is easy to manage if you dress warmly for it. With the right clothing and layers, you will be prepared to enjoy all that an Alberta winter has to offer.
Students in Alberta may benefit from low costs of living — there is no provincial sales tax on goods and services — as well as a stunning natural environment comprising mountain ranges, lakes, and prairies.
Students who start their studies in Alberta may be able to broaden their horizons to other schools as well, through the Alberta Transfer Program. This program allows students to undertake studies at one school and then transfer seamlessly to another. This means students may gain admission more easily to some of the most competitive universities in the country for the second or third year of the study program, and also allows for students to obtain multiple degrees.
Below is an approximate estimation of living costs for students in Alberta.
| Factor | Per month (approx.) | Per year (approx.) |
| Accommodation (shared, off-campus) | $550 | $6,600 |
| Food | $250 | $3,000 |
| Clothing, miscellaneous | $150 | $1,800 |
| Recreation and entertainment | $150 | $1,800 |
| Transportation (Edmonton post-secondary student price) | $89.50 | $1,074 |
| Phone bill | $60 | $720 |
| Internet | $50 | $600 |
| Utilities | $120 | $1,440 |
| Cost of living total | $1,419.50 | $17,034 |
The City
Located in Alberta’s capital, Edmonton, UAlberta has close linkages to the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
Moving to Edmonton is a big decision and it is important to be aware of the weather you should expect. Edmonton has a relatively dry humid continental climate with extreme seasonal temperatures. Although the city experiences milder winters than either Regina or Winnipeg, Edmonton is located at a latitude farther north. It has warm summers and cold winters, with average daily temperatures ranging from −11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in January to 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) in July. However, temperatures can swing up past 30 °C (86 °F) and down below -20 °C (-4 °F) for a couple of days every year. Despite the temperature swings, Edmonton is one of Canada’s sunniest cities, receiving 17 hours and 16 minutes of daylight at the summer solstice due to its northerly position.
Summer typically lasts from late June until late August and the humidity is seldom uncomfortably high. Winter lasts from November to March and varies greatly in length and severity. Spring and autumn are both short and highly variable. Thunderstorms occur regularly during the summer months, and although they occasionally do damage, they can be spectacular.
Living in Edmonton is fun-filled, it plays host to several large festivals each year, contributing to its local nickname “The Festival City.” Among these festivals is the Edmonton International Fringe Festival, second only to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in size worldwide and the largest of its kind in North America.
Residents of Edmonton enjoy the highest average household income in Canada with an affordable cost of living. Taxes are lower, and there is no provincial sales tax (PST). On average, Edmontonians have more disposable income than most other Canadians.
The Edmonton Transit System is the city’s main public transit agency, operating the Edmonton Light Rail Transit (LRT) line as well as a large fleet of buses. The LRT is expansive, going all the way from the north to the far reaches of the south side. One drawback is that the LRT line only runs north-south, and not east-west.
The Edmonton Transit System incorporates the LRT network that joins major central and downtown areas and a bus system that connects the entire city.
Rankings
Top 125 in World University Rankings
Top 5 in University Rankings in Canada
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Faculties and Courses
Dates and Deadlines
| October 1, 2022 | Opening application date for admission, awards, and residence |
| October 1, 2022 | Opening application date for Spring & Summer 2023 admission. |
| October 15, 2022 | Open House |
| January 11, 2023 | Entrance Award Application Deadline |
| February 13, 2023 | All students can submit new final high school marks in application. |
| February 16, 2023 | Deadline to submit Program Change Request form. |
| March 1, 2023 | Deadline to submit admission application for most programs. |
| March 31, 2023 | Deadline to accept admission offer for Fall 2023 Juris Doctor (Law) program. |
| April 6, 2023 | Class Schedule released in BearTracks for planning purposes. |
| April 30, 2023 | Deadline to self-report final high school marks in application. |
| April 30, 2023* | Deadline for new students to apply to North Campus residences for a guaranteed spot. Applications may still be considered after this date. |
| Apr-23 | Registration for Courses for Fall 2023 opens |
| March & April 2023 | Attend a Registration 101 Workshop |
| May 1, 2023 | Deadline to accept admission offers made before April 1. However, admission evaluations are done on a rolling basis. If you receive an offer after April 1, view this page for deadline information. Your offer acceptance deadline can be found on your Launchpad. |
| June 15, 2023 | Deadline for post-secondary applicants to submit final transcripts and other requirements. |
| Jul-23 | Attend a Student Loan Workshop |
| August 1, 2023 | Deadline to submit outstanding documents for high school students. For Alberta applicants, high school transcripts are automatically obtained on your behalf and are typically received by the Registrar’s Office in early August. |
| Sep-23 | Classes begin! |
Scholarships
1. Admission-based scholarships - no application required!
You could be starting with scholarships you don't even have to apply for! You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. We'll assess you for a match to the following and many more. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship we will contact you directly!
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International Admission Scholarship
Top students could receive up to $5,000 CAD, depending on admission average. -
Regional Excellence Scholarship
Top students from certain regions could receive up to $5,000 CAD, based on admission average. -
Gold Standard Scholarship
The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to $6,000, depending on admission average.
2. Application-based scholarships
There are even more scholarships and awards for all types of students. Not sure what scholarships you're eligible for? No problem! Fill out our single scholarship application and, based on your background, experiences, academics, and interests, we'll assess you for a match to the following and many more. You must apply to an undergraduate degree program before you can apply for any entrance scholarships. The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 12, 2022. Offers will be made starting in early Winter 2022.
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President's International Distinction Scholarship
Students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a Student Visa Permit could receive up to $120,000 CAD (payable over 4 years). -
International Leader Scholarship
Well-rounded leaders with superior academics may receive up to $10,000 CAD. -
May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship
Students with a superior admission average and self-declared financial need entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a Student Visa Permit who are Chinese or Hong Kong citizens could receive up to $100,000 (payable over 4 years). -
University of Alberta Global Citizen Scholarship
for IB Diploma International Students Students with superior academics, strong International Baccalaureate Diploma academic standing, indicated financial need and demonstrated leadership who will be entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program from Aga Khan Academies operating under the AKA agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, who will be studying in Canada on a Student Visa Permit could receive up to $53,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years.
Colleges our Students have been Admitted to:
| University | Faculty | Program | Student | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2022 | ||||
| The University of Arizona | College of Science | Computer Science | Vansh Taneja, The Millennium School, Amritsar | SCHOLARSHIP $22,000 View Letter |
| San Jose State University | Computer Science | Bachelor of Science | Surleen Randhawa DAV Public School, Amritsar | View Letter |
| Penn State University | College of Engineering | Computer Science | Vedant Sharma Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar | View Letter |
| San Diego State University | Computer Science | Bachelor of Science | Avreet Singh Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar | View Letter |
| Georgia State University | College of Arts and Sciences | Master of Science | Dishika Taneja Bhatnagar International School, New Delhi | Scholarship ($19,038) View Letter |
| Binghampton University | Computer Science | Master of Science | Aakarsha Jaypee institute of information technology, Noida | View Letter |
| Steven Institute of Technology | Computer Science | Master of Science | Aakarsha Jaypee institute of information technology, Noida | View Letter |
| University of Minnesota | Bachelor of Arts | Psychology | Puneet Kaur Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar | View Letter |
| Michigan State University | Bachelor of Arts | Psychology | Puneet Kaur Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar | View Letter |
| California State University, Eastbay | Bachelor of Science | Health Science | Surleen Randhawa DAV Public School, Amritsar | View Letter |
| Michigan State University | College of Engineering | Computer Science | Vedant Sharma Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar | Scholarship ($18,000) View Letter |
| Georgia State University | College of Arts & Sciences | Computer Science | Dishika Taneja Bhatnagar International School, Delhi | View Letter |
| Ohio University | College of Business | Finance | Harnoor Kaur Cambridge International School,Amritsar | Scholarship (41.64%) View Letter |
| Purdue University | Engineering and CSc | Computer Science | Rehaan Sharma DAV Public School, Amritsar | View Letter |
| Drexel University | College of Engineering | BS in Mechanical Engineering | Ansh Kapoor G D Goenka Public School, Delhi | Scholarship ($14,400) View Letter |
| Year 2021 | ||||
| San Diego State University | Science | Computer Engineering | Sehtej Pal Singh Khehra | View Letter |
| Sacramento State | Science | Computer Engineering | Sehtej Pal Singh Khehra | View Letter |
| Kent State University | Science | Computer Engineering Tech | Jubreen Kaur Dhillon | View Letter |
| University of Arizona | Engineering | ----- | Jubreen Kaur Dhillon | View Letter |
| Year 2020 | ||||
| Drexel University | Science | Computer Science | Mihir Rao | View Letter |
| The University of Illinois | Science | Computer Science | Mihir Rao | View Letter |
| The Universtiy of Arizona | Science | Pre-Computer Science | Mihir Rao | View Letter |
| Georgia Southern Universtiy | Science | Computer Science | Anav Chug | View Letter View Award Letter |
| Michigan State Universtiy | Science | Computer Science | Gurveer Singh Sohal | View Letter |
| University of California San Diego | ----- | ----- | Rishi Vashisht | View Letter |
| The Universtiy of IOWA | Science | Computer Science and Engineering | Shubhkaran | View Letter |
| Purdue University | Engineering | Engineering | Vanshraj Singh Chawla | View Letter |
| University of Arizona | ----- | ----- | Vanshraj Singh Chawla | View Letter |
| California State University Bakersfield | ----- | ----- | Rishi Vashisht | View Letter |
