About University
Established in 1908, the University of Alberta (U of A) in Edmonton, Alberta, is a top public research university in Canada. With a rich academic excellence and innovation history, the U of A offers a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking and discovery. The university seeks out challenges so it can create change in the world.
As an academic institute, the university questions the status quo and then innovates on it through collaboration and integration. Throughout its years as a university, the University of Alberta has overcome barriers so its ideas can collide and grow. In recent years, the University of Alberta has undertaken a bold evolution, including developing a new academic structure- Standing ready for the future! Over the next 10 years, the university plans to leverage its new structure and align its resources to achieve more profound and transformational impacts across all areas of our university’s mission.
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Popular Programs
- Nursing
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Food Science & Technology
- Instruments Science & Technology
- Environmental Science & Engineering
- Mining & Mineral Engineering
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Scholarships
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Scholarships
- Scholastic Distinction Scholarship
- Entrance Leadership Scholarship
- Enriched Scholar Scholarship
- Fly Home Award
- Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
- Schulich Leader Scholarship
- Loran Award
- Indigenous Entrance Scholarship
- University of Alberta International Admission Scholarship
Intakes and Deadlines
The University of Alberta Offers One Intake
The Fall Intake
Fall Intake: The Applications for the Fall Intake open in the middle of September.
Admission Requirements
Undergrad applicants need a high school degree or equivalent qualifications (with a GPA of 3.0 or higher), a personal statement, two academic references(or letters of recommendation), and an English language proficiency (the university accepts test scores for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, and Duolingo. For language proficiency, the university requires a score of 6.0 or higher for IELTS, 61+ for TOEFL, B2+ for Cambridge and 95 or higher for Duolingo.
Postgraduate students typically require an undergraduate degree (with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or 3.0) in a relevant subject, a personal statement, three academic references(or letters of recommendation) and an English language proficiency (usually IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, Cambridge and PTE for graduate degrees). For IELTS, the university requires a score of 6.5 or higher, 79 or higher for TOEFL iBT, 115 or higher for Duolingo, 176 for Cambridge and 59 for PTE. Some research-based programs also require a research paper.
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