UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA – [U OF A], EDMONTON, ALBERTA
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Established in 1908, the University of Alberta (UAlberta) is a public institute located in the province of Edmonton, Canada. UAlberta is counted among the top universities in Canada and the world and has been ranked #119 in the QS World University rankings. More than 40,000 students from over 170 countries grace the amicable institute each year with their presence, bringing an organic blend of culture, heritage, and harmony to the city.Â
The institute offers over 400 diverse courses for international students who want to study in Canada across its 5 campuses and 18 faculties, taking education to a whole new level and bringing unbridled wisdom and knowledge to the students. Renowned for its exceptional programs like Engineering, MBA, Business, Pharmacy, and Education, the institute is honored as the major 5 national institutes and one of Canada’s top engineering universities.
The doors of the university are open for admissions in early September for the seasonal intakes of Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. All University of Alberta courses follow a semester-based academic calendar, where students learn and grow under the loving guidance of more than 6,000 academic and administrative staff.Â
University of Alberta admissions are accompanied by an easy-looking acceptance rate of 51% which appears all fun-and-games until actually tried. The enrollment at the institute heavily depends upon splendid grades, test scores, and completion of required subjects. With an employment rate of around 98%, the organization is one of the major economic drivers of Alberta and guarantees placements to its graduates within 6 months of completing their degrees.
University of Alberta Rankings
UAlberta has performed well in the world rankings for the last five years. Here’s a glimpse of the University of Alberta 2021 rankings:Â
University of Alberta QS Rankings
- World University Rankings: #119
- WUR Rankings by Subject: #9
- Graduate Employability Ranking: #87
University of Alberta Times Higher Education Rankings
- World University Rankings: #131
- World Reputation Rankings:Â #126-150Â
University of Alberta US News Rankings
- Best Global Universities: #138
- Best Global Universities in Canada: #5
University of Alberta Courses
- The university offers an array of choices to its applicants around the globe. The University of Alberta courses offered includes 200+ undergraduate and over 500 graduate courses along with various research-based and online programs. The available options are spread around various faculties and schools of the university.
- Furthermore, UAlberta offers around 300+ extension courses, 40+ credentialed programs, and many other career advancement courses tailored especially for working professionals.
- With the help of Peter Lougheed Leadership College, UAlberta offers a variety of certificate programs that can be opted by students to strengthen their academic background.
- In association with Coursera, UAlberta offers comprehensive Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) not only to its students but also to the general public.
- International students hailing from non-English speaking countries can hone their communication skills by enrolling in The English Language School and pursue short courses along with their degree program.
- Also, international students meeting the academic requirements and not the English requirements can opt for the bridging program to enhance their English skills.
- UAlberta has got Visiting Student & Internship Programs which allows students from abroad to visit the university for seeking short-term cohort programs, research internship programs, or to study for a term or year.
- Students can take advantage of exchange programs offered by UAlberta to complete a few credits of UG or graduate programs at the university and transfer to their degree they will be pursuing at the home institution.
- Students with time constraints can look for university-level programs on a part-time basis as per their convenience through ‘Open Studies’ at UAlberta, which primarily requires completion of a minimum of 6 credits only per academic term.
- UAlberta has come forward to lend a supporting hand to adults with developmental disabilities by offering adult continuing-education programs leading to their overall development in a formal and informal environment.Â
| COURSE NAME | ANNUAL FEES | DURATION | EXAM ACCEPTED | EXAM ACCEPTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science [M.Sc] Electrical and Computer Engineering | $ 7,100 | 2 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Master of Engineering [M.Eng] Mechanical Engineering | $ 7,875 | 2 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Computer Engineering | $ 29,650 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Computing Science | $ 20,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] | $ 20,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Master of Arts [M.A] Economics | $ 7,875 | 2 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]/Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] Economy and Business Law | $ 20,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Master Nursing | $ 7,100 | 2 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] | $ 21,716 | 20 MONTHS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]/Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] Human Resource Management | $ 20,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]/Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] Sale | $ 20,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] Business Studies | $ 26,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] Human Resources Management | $ 26,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Master of Arts [M.A] Communications and Technology | $ 7,875 | 2 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Master of Engineering [M.Eng] Electrical and Computer Engineering | $ 7,875 | 2 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]/Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] International Affairs | $ 20,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] International Business | $ 26,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Master of Science [M.Sc] Psychiatry | $ 7,100 | 2 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Statistics | $ 20,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Mathematics and Physics | $ 20,250 | 4 YEARS | TOEFL 90 | IELTS 6.5 |
University of Alberta Campuses
The university houses around 38,000 students across its 18 faculties which are spread in its 5 campuses, namely:
- North Campus (Main).
- South Campus (for Agriculture Studies).
- Augustana Campus (for Liberal Arts and Sciences).
- Campus Saint-Jean (focuses on French).
- Enterprise Square (for Business and Executive Education).
Let’s learn what each campus has got to offer.
North Campus (Main)
- UAlberta’s north campus is located in the heart of Edmonton city in close proximity to a lush river valley occupying over 50 city blocks, with over 150 buildings.
- The prime location of the university allows its students to easily access a wide range of restaurants, cultural venues, and shops.
- Public transportation can be easily accessed to reach the main parts of the city within a few minutes.Â
- In case if you prefer to roam around on foot, you can visit the nearby Old Strathcona district and explore a galore of restaurants and  trendy boutiques
- The north campus of UAlberta houses more than 400 research laboratories and institutes, Canada’s second-largest research library system, and hundreds of classrooms providing a congenial environment for teachers, students, and researchers.
- The campus is equipped with facilities like libraries, laboratories, housing and dining, sports and fitness center.
South Campus
- The South campus is home to Edmonton Research Station, which broadly supports intensive research work pertaining to food safety and crop use for food and industrial products.
- It also comprises a 32,516 m2 Saville Community Sports Centre housing 14 athletic teams, various community sports clubs, and in fact Canada’s women’s national basketball team.
Other Campuses
- Augustana Campus:Â Degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences are offered at this campus.
- Campus Saint-Jean: It’s a French-speaking campus offering courses in arts, commerce, education, engineering (1st year), science, nursing, and conservation and environmental sciences, along with master degree programs in education and arts.
- Enterprise Square:Â This campus mainly houses TEC Edmonton, the Faculty of Extension, the Alberta School of Business executive education and family business programs, and administrative units including Advancement and Alumni Relations.
University of Alberta Student Housing
Living away from home is always a challenge for first-time applicants. To facilitate the stay for its aspirants wanting to study in Canada, the university provides various on-campus and off-campus accommodations at affordable prices.
On-Campus Student Housing
Lister Residence is the on-campus hostel residence for first-year students which includes the ‘Classic’ Lister towers, Kelsey Hall, and Henday Hall. The residence provides the option of both furnished, dorm-style and unfurnished, apartment-style residences which come with basic facilities like dining halls, libraries, laundry, and TV lounges.
On-campus residence charges a student somewhere between 3,8400 CAD- 9,555 CAD for 8 months. They are available as per the vacancy of seats and thus applicants should ensure to apply for the residence at the earliest opportunity.
Off-Campus Student Housing
To provide home-like comfort to students who want their private space near campus but not on campus, the institute provides the facility of off-campus accommodation. The available option includes various alternatives like suites, highrise or walk-up apartments, bachelor apartments, and shared accommodation. Applicants are advised to arrive a month prior to the start of term to explore the options available to them beforehand.Â
Applicants can explore the following websites for help related to off-campus residence:
- Renting Spaces
- Search4StudentsHousing
- NextHome
The average estimated cost of living in Canada would range somewhere between CAD 800 to 1,000 per month. Additional CAD 200 for meal charges or groceries will complete your list of monthly expenditures. Since Edmonton is a small city, most of the on-campus and off-campus accommodation can be found within a 20-minute distance from the university and thus will majorly save you transportation charges.
University of Alberta Admissions
The application process for admission at the University of Alberta explained in a few easy steps:
- Complete an online application at the official website.
- Provide the mandatory documents along with application and residence fees.
- Provide scores of exams required to study in Canada
- Track application status using UAlberta email, ID, and Number received within 48 hours of submitting the application.
- Accept the offer of a place, if received, and apply for a study permit.
University of Alberta Cost of Attendance
Having an estimate of the expenses required for seeking admission before applying is a necessary step in every admission process. The cost of living in Canada in order to survive an academic year at the university is as described below.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for various programs offered at the institute varies as per their levels and duration. However, the estimated distribution of fee for undergraduate courses offered at the U of A is as follows:
| Name of Program | Estimated Fee (in CAD, per year) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 38,980 |
| Business | 34,540 |
| Nursing | 26,650 |
| Arts & Design | 29,115 |
The estimated tuition fee for graduate courses offered at UAlberta are mentioned below:
| Type of Program | Cost (in CAD, per year) |
|---|---|
| Thesis-based masters and doctoral programs | 9,340 |
| Course-based programs | 10,365 |
Living Expenses
Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission at UAlberta is:
| Type of Expenditure | Cost (in CAD, per year) |
|---|---|
| Food | 2,665 |
| Clothes | 600 |
| Books and Supplies | 1,200 |
| Transportation | 300-400 |
| Others | 2,170 |
University of Alberta Scholarships
The institute is reputed for offering international students a great number of scholarships to study in Canada. The awards are distributed to various undergraduate and graduate students on the basis of their academic and extracurricular records. The available scholarships are both application and admission-based and can be availed by meritorious students seeking financial help.
Some of the scholarships available at the University of Alberta are:
| Name of Scholarship | Amount (in CAD) | Type | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Student Scholarship | Up to 9,000 | Admission-based | 1st-year undergraduate degree students on a student visa with an excellent academic record; Renewable if GPA score of 3.0 or above |
| University of Alberta International Country Scholarship | Up to 5,000 | Admission-based | On the basis of merit to 1st-year undergraduate students on a study permit |
| International Entrance Leadership Scholarship | Up to 5,000 | Application-based | 80% and above in academic, studying at a study permit, extracurricular achievements |
Work-Study
International students at U of A may be permitted to work-study in Canada depending upon their registration status and location of employment. They do not require a work permit to work on-campus or off-campus while studying. The various student employment options among international students include:Â
- Work On-Campus:Â The students carrying a valid study permit can work within the boundary of the UAlberta Edmonton Campus, Enterprise Square, South campus, Campus Saint-Jean and North Campus.Â
- Work Off-Campus:Â Off-campus, full-time work opportunities in academic, vocational, and professional training programs are available for students. Students must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work off-campus. Under this program, students can:Â
- Work for 20 hours a week and full-time during school breaks.
- Work full-time if they have completed their program and have applied for a master’s before the permit expires.
Students who require Co-op as a part of their program will require a co-op work permit. Also, ELP, Open Studies, Special and visiting students are not eligible for working off-campus.
University of Alberta Alumni
The University of Alberta Alumni Association is a robust organization of more than 290,000 members. All alumni automatically become lifetime members of the Alumni Association without any fee. The University of Alberta Alumni also includes 75 Rhodes Scholars.Â
Benefits of University of Alberta Alumni Association:
- Affordable rates for auto and health insurance
- Provide 20% off on standard movie tickets
- OneCard and Facility Access – On-campus privileges for Alumni such as discounts on the bookstore, library privileges, discount on Computing Courses.
- Becoming an associate member at the university faculty club
- Provide assistance for jobs with an Alumni Career Services program
The University of Alberta is famous for producing eminent personalities including:
- Joe Clark– 16th Prime Minister of Canada
- Beverley McLachlin– 17th Chief Justice of Canada
- Professor Abdulhakem Elezzabi-Â Father of Spin Plasmonics
- John Gamon-Â Pioneer of the Photochemical Reflectance Index
- Andriy Kovalenko-Â Molecular dynamics pioneer of the Kovalenko-Hirata Closure relationship fame
University of Alberta Work Placement Opportunities
- The University of Alberta emphasizes a lot upon nurturing its students for lucrative career opportunities in the future.
- When it comes to the postgraduation employment rate of universities in Canada, UAlberta tops the list and also counted in the global top 100 ( 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings).
- Students are provided with on-job training and career mentoring to strengthen so that they can make up to the top employers.
- A majority of the faculties and degrees offered at UAlberta allow students to take up co-op programs or work placement opportunities to gain a hand on experience of the jobs they might take up in the future and also make their CVs impressive.
- UAlberta Career Centre always comes forward to help students and recent graduates to launch a career that can take them to places.
Upon graduation, international students may work up to 3 years with the aid of Post Graduation Work Permit, which may offer further opportunity to apply for Permanent Residency.
Now let’s have a look at the salary package of UAlberta graduates working at popular positions (as per PayScale.com):
| Job Title | Average Salary (CAD/year) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | 62,000 |
| Project Engineer | 78,000 |
| Project Manager | 88,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 77,000 |
| HR Manager | 75,000 |
| Operations Manager | 87,000 |
| Executive Director | 85,000 |
UAlberta is one of the most prestigious academic institutes of Canada reputed both nationally and internationally. Located in the beautiful city of Edmonton, the university offers some great scenic beauty and a few of the friendliest people ever. While the harsh winters and not-so-perfect public transport can be a deal-breaker for many, there isn’t much that you can dislike about the institute or the city.
Though recession seems to be a growing thing in Edmonton lately, the university’s graduates finding jobs in Canada in various sectors like law, engineering, pharmacy, and government rise as a hope for many and ensure that it’s nothing that can’t be tackled. So for all you diligent and hard workers out there, the University of Alberta can be a worthwhile pursuit.
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA - EDMONTON, ALBERTA FEES & ELIGIBILITY
| COURSE NAME | ANNUAL FEES |
|---|---|
| Master of Science [M.Sc] Electrical and Computer Engineering | $ 7,100 |
| Master of Engineering [M.Eng] Mechanical Engineering | $ 7,875 |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Computer Engineering | $ 29,650 |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Computing Science | $ 20,250 |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] | $ 20,250 |
| Master of Arts [M.A] Economics | $ 7,875 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]/Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] Economy and Business Law | $ 20,250 |
| Master Nursing | $ 7,100 |
| Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] | $ 21,716 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]/Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] Human Resource Management | $ 20,250 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]/Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] Sale | $ 20,250 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] Business Studies | $ 26,250 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] Human Resources Management | $ 26,250 |
| Master of Arts [M.A] Communications and Technology | $ 7,875 |
| Master of Engineering [M.Eng] Electrical and Computer Engineering | $ 7,875 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]/Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] International Affairs | $ 20,250 |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] International Business | $ 26,250 |
| Master of Science [M.Sc] Psychiatry | $ 7,100 |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Statistics | $ 20,250 |
| Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Mathematics and Physics | $ 20,250 |
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