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University of Alberta

The University of Alberta is Canada's leading university, founded in 1908. It has five campuses with more than 40,000 students, including more than 7,000 international students. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs that are highly regarded for research and innovation.

Canada, Edmonton
The city is located next to the Rocky Mountains, making it a great base for active recreation.
Acceptance rate - 52%
Number of students - 40,000 Number of students - 40,000
International students - 17.5% International students - 17.5%
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#100 in the world QS World University Rankings 2025
#4 University in Canada QS World University Rankings 2025
#6 in the world by influence Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

Quick Facts

The city is located next to the Rocky Mountains, making it a great base for active recreation. The city is located next to the Rocky Mountains, making it a great base for active recreation.
Acceptance rate - 52% Acceptance rate - 52%
Number of students - 40,000 Number of students - 40,000
International students - 17.5% International students - 17.5%

About University

Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s leading universities and ranks highly in global rankings. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, the university has five campuses, four in Edmonton and one in Camrose. The university has more than 40,000 students, including more than 7,000 international students from 164 countries. The university offers more than 200 undergraduate programs and more than 500 graduate programs through 18 faculties, including unique concentrations such as paleontology and land reclamation. The university is known for its cutting-edge research, particularly in engineering, health, and information technology, and is the fifth-largest recipient of research funding among Canadian universities. An important part of the university’s mission is supporting Indigenous peoples, including providing free online courses and scholarships.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Science Foundation Program

5+ programs
Chemical and Physical Sciences, BSc Computing Science and Mathematics, BSc Physical Education, BSc Integrative Biology, BSc Environmental Science, BSc

Arts Foundation Program (Augustana Campus )

7+ programs
Creativity and Culture, BA Ethics and Global Studies, BA Law, Crime and Justice Studies, BA Performance-based Pedagogy, BA Physical Education, BA Psychology and Mental Health, BA Sustainability Studies, BA

Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences Foundation Program (North Campus)

6+ programs
BSc Environmental and Conservation Sciences BA Environmental Studies – ALES BSc Human Ecology BSc Animal Health BSc Agricultural Business Management BSc Agriculture

Business Foundation Program (North Campus)

11+ programs
BCom Operations Management BCom Strategic Management and Organization BCom Accounting BCom Business Economics and Law BCom Business Studies BCom Business Technology Management BCom Entrepreneurship and Innovation BCom Finance BCom Marketing BCom Human Resources Management BCom International Business

Arts Foundation Program (North Campus)

28+ programs
BA Drama - with Honors BA Music - with Honors BA Political Science - with Honors BA Psychology - with Honors BA Religious Studies - with Honors BA Science, Technology and Society BA Sociology - with Honors BA Undeclared BA Women’s and Gender Studies - with Honors BA Ancient and Medieval Studies BA Anthropology - with Honors BA Art and Design BA Classics - with Honors BA Criminology BA East Asian Studies - with Honors BA Economics - with Honors BA English - with Honors BA Environmental Studies - Arts BA Film Studies BA History of Art, Design and Visual Culture - with Honors BA History - with Honors BA Human Geography - with Honors BA Linguistics - with Honors BA Mathematics - with Honors BA Media Studies BA Modern Languages and Cultural Studies - with Honors BA Philosophy - with Honors BA Planning

Social Sciences Foundation Program

1+ programs
Management, BMgt (Business Economics or General Management streams)

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 01 Jul, 2025
Closed
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 01 Jul, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Foundation

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.0

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

81

Pearson PTE

58.5

Duolingo

120

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply University of Alberta

1

Fill out the application form

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2

Get your application reviewed

Kaplan will review your documents and work with you to prepare them, after which Kaplan will submit your application to the university.

3

Receive your admission decision

Receive an acceptance letter from the university you applied to.

4

Accept your offer and apply for a study permit

Accept the offer and pay a deposit to confirm your intention to attend the university. Use the acceptance letter from your university to apply for a Canadian study permit.

5

Apply for housing and register for classes

Apply for on-campus housing. Once you have done this, you can take care of any remaining questions before you arrive. , follow the steps below:

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$22,989/year
Includes academic materials
Accommodation (per year)
$8,700/year
Transport (per year)
$730/year
Nutrition (per year)
$3,700/year
Telecommunications (per year)
$490/year

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Enterprise Square

World-class facility

• Augustana Campus

World-class facility

• Saint-Jean Campus

World-class facility

• North Campus

World-class facility