University of Alberta

The university comprises five campuses. The original north campus consists of 150 buildings covering 50 city blocks on the south rim of the North Saskatchewan River valley, directly across from downtown Edmonton. 39,000 students from Canada and 150 other countries participate in 400 programs in 18 faculties.

The University of Alberta is a major economic driver in Alberta. The university's impact on the Alberta economy is an estimated $12.3 billion annually, or five per cent of the province's gross domestic product.

Admission is based on your complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: your grades, your English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.

English Language Proficiency:

There are a few ways to show you meet UAlberta's English Language Requirement. You can:

Complete a test of English Language Proficiency and earn the minimum score required by UAlberta;

Complete certain courses that have been approved by UAlberta and achieving a certain minimum grade in that course;

Previous Education in English as recognized by the University of Alberta;

Complete UAlberta's Bridging Program.

If you select a program related to Health Sciences or Education, you will be required to meet the Spoken English Language Proficiency Requirement. 

IELTS: 6,5,

TOEFL (iBT): 90,

PTE: 61.

Please refer to the website to see the full list of accepted exams in UAlberta.

Students applying for admission from high school must show that they have successfully completed five academic subjects. The academic subjects you need to present will vary by program and Faculty. 

Some programs may have post-secondary prerequisites.

The University of Alberta has a wide array of awards, scholarships and prizes to assist in funding your graduate studies.