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Ranked in the world’s

top

100 universities
An education can give you the tools to effect change in
the world, inspiring those around you to do the same.
In 1908, the University of Alberta opened under the
leadership of President Henry Marshall Tory, who
promised that the university would be for the “uplifting
of the whole people.”

This pledge holds true today.
University of Alberta students live to inspire, uncovering
new ideas and thought through their studies and using
their education to make a difference in the world.
You can be a part of it. UAlberta is one of Canada’s
leading research and teaching institutions, with 200
undergraduate and 170 graduate programs that rank
among the world’s finest.

Live to Inspire.

Future
Leaders
Uplifting
our

Message from President Indira Samarasekera
For more than 100 years, the University of Alberta has been dedicated to fostering a
vibrant environment for learning and discovery. This is a university that transforms
learners into leaders.
The first steps to fulfilling your dreams lie here. One of the top universities in Canada,
the University of Alberta offers more than 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate
programs from 18 faculties, including the internationally-recognized Alberta School of
Business and our highly regarded Faculty of Engineering. As an undergraduate student here,
you could participate in undergraduate research or in an international exchange program—we
have more than 400 research and teaching partnerships with industry, government, and other
educational institutions across the world—to further broaden the international experience for
our students, and the institution.
Our professors are international leaders in their fields and considered among the best teachers
in the country—we have more professors who have been recognized with Canada’s top teaching
award than any other university in the country. They are here to share their knowledge, ignite
your curiosity, and guide you in directions that you might not have considered.
Armed with a degree from the University of Alberta, our students and alumni have realized
their dreams and ambitions. Our alumni have captured Olympic Gold, worked on Academy
Award winning films, and won Nobel Prizes—I think that you will find that the possibilities
here are endless. Our 236,000 alumni worldwide have made their impact locally, nationally, or
internationally, as artists, business people, policymakers, academics, researchers, innovators,
and humanitarians.
What lies ahead for you? What are your passions, dreams, and aspirations? I invite you to find
out at the University of Alberta, where we live to inspire. The answers here might astound you.
Sincerely,

“When our first
president, Henry
Marshall Tory,
founded the University
of Alberta, he
promised that it would
'uplift the whole
people,'by inspiring
learning and discovery
that would serve
and bring prosperity
to Alberta, Canada,
and the world. More
than one hundred
years later, the
University of Alberta
continues to nurture
future leaders and
encourage discoveries
that fuel 21st century
advancements.”

Indira V. Samarasekera, O.C.
President and Vice-Chancellor

President Indira Samarasekera is the 12 th President of the University of Alberta.
Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dr. Samarasekera is a renowned metallurgical process
engineer who has received several honors recognizing her excellence in research. An avid
supporter of the arts, Dr. Samarasekera actively encourages students to pursue a well-rounded
education that fosters knowledge, creativity and ingenuity.
Since beginning her term as President in July 2005, Dr. Samarasekera has been a visible
presence on campus, meeting with students, faculty, staff, and the external community in
defining and sharing her vision for the University of Alberta.

Henry Marshall Tory,
UAlberta’s first
President.

Q

A

What does “live to
inspire” mean to
you as a UAlberta
student?
Living to inspire means being
grateful to those who have paved
the way for me to be here and making
sure that their efforts are not in vain by optimizing
my talents, aiming to excel in all I do, remaining
humble while doing it, and knowing that I also have
a responsibility to my peers both here and in my
home country to make the best of this opportunity.

Q

A

Chaka Zinyemba, Zimbabwe

What are some
things about
UAlberta that you
find inspiring and
uplifting?
UAlberta has so many people who are here for the
experience and to learn, which is very inspiring.
People from all over the world have come to
develop themselves, in turn contributing all of
that into our society. I have met so many people
who, even in the smallest ways, have affected my
life, and I know they will do so for others as well.

Jocelyn Berkowitz, USA

Human Geography

Fine Arts
Watch Jocelyn’s video at
www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/video.cfm

Watch Chaka’s video at
www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/video.cfm

Q

A

What does “live
to inspire” mean
to you as a
UAlberta student?
Being a UAlberta student,
I’ve learned to see things with
a different angle, which makes me
happy and invites me towards a new horizon
of knowledge and a world of the unseen.

Q

A

What does
“uplifting the
whole people”
mean to you?
Not to just consider yourself
as an individual, but consider
yourself as part of the whole
people. We have the responsibly to uplift the
whole people.

Jiawei Lin, China

Khurram Shehzad, Pakistan

Accounting

Geotechnical Engineering

Q

A

What are some
things about
UAlberta that you
find inspiring and
uplifting?
The many vibrant student
groups that make you feel involved
and active, great professors that not only
educate you but also challenge you to think
critically and to dare to dream.

Tin May Win, Myanmar
Food Business Management

Watch Jiawei’s video at
www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/video.cfm

Q

A

What does
“uplifting the
whole people”
mean to you?
Creating moments which
lead to happier moments.
Sometimes a little smile can be
all a person needs to channel all her/his power
to life’s momentum.

Parmida Lajevardi, Iran
Engineering

see more students at www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/uplifting.cfm

Why choose

UALBERTA?
10 great things

that you can only find at UALBERTA

1.

Canada’s National Institute for
Nanotechnology (NINT).

2. Western Canada’s largest teaching hospital.
3. Canada’s second largest research library system.
4.

Canada’s
leading
theatre
training
facility, the
Timms Centre.

5. Canada’s only stand-alone School of Public Health.
6. The most professors with 3M awards (Canada’s highest
award for undergraduate teaching excellence).
7. Canadian undergraduate programs in paleontology and
land reclamation.
8. Canada’s most powerful laser: the 800 MHz NMR
spectrometer.
9. The second-highest amount of external research funding
in Canada.
10. Canada’s only independent Faculty of Native Studies.

10 cool things
to see at UALBERTA
1. A great view of Edmonton from RATT (Room at the Top),
the restaurant on the 7th floor of the Students’ Union
Building.
2. Canada’s largest university-based meteorite collection.
3.

The Tropical Display
Greenhouse, with 150
tropical species of
plants and birds.

4. The Rooftop Astronomy Observatory, where you can
check out eclipses and more from the roof top of the
Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science.
5. The Fine Arts Building Gallery, with fine arts exhibits that
include student-produced artworks.
6. The Paleontology museum, with more than 2 million
fossils and dinosaur bones.
7. The “Butterdome,” our bright yellow athletics building–
an ice rink, climbing walls, dance studios, gyms, pools
and more, all under one roof.
8. HUB Mall, a shopping centre with 50 shops and services,
as well as student residences.
9. The beautiful North Saskatchewan river valley that
surrounds campus! You can go hiking, jogging, cycling, or
take a walk along the river.
10. 25

NINT

Golden Bears and Pandas
varsity sports teams in action!
Go cheer them on!

10 ways to
get involved

10 of the great
accomplishments

1. Volunteer for Bridges, a program where international
students share their culture with local schools and
other organizations.

1. Canada’s first Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded to
alumnus Richard Taylor in 1990.

and make new friends

by people in the UAlberta community

2. Run for student government. Our Students’ Union is
active and multicultural, representing the student
community and providing student services.
3.

Visit the
International
Centre! It’s a
great place to
get advice, take
part in social
events, and meet
new people.

2. An Academy Award for Art Direction on the movie Avatar –
alumnus Todd Cherniawsky was a Supervising Art
Director on the award-winning team.
3. The co-discovery of insulin by faculty member Dr. James
Collip, who worked with Frederick Banting, Charles Best,
and John MacLeod.
4. Canadian leadership – alumnus Joe Clark is a former
Prime Minister of Canada, and was the youngest person
ever to take on this role.

International HOUSE RETREAT

4. Join in and support a cause that’s important to you! There
are many student groups, events, and fundraisers that
help others and do valuable work in the community.
5. Work at a part time job—international students may
work on and off-campus during their studies. You can get
Canadian work experience and make friends with your
co-workers.
6. Join a campus recreation program! There are lots of
choices, like tennis, martial arts, soccer, yoga, and more—
it’s a great way to stay active and make new friends.
7. Enjoy life on campus in one of UAlberta’s student
residences! You can make lifelong friends with your
roommates and others who live there.
8. Volunteer for the Gateway student newspaper or CJSR,
the student radio station. You can get journalism
experience and connect with all kinds of new people.
9. Have a picnic outside in the summer. UAlberta is known
for its beautiful campus with trees, gardens, and ponds—
you might even meet a rabbit or two as you relax out in
the “quad.”
10. Enjoy winter when it comes! Go skating, skiing,
snowboarding, and more—if you haven’t tried these
activities before, UAlberta has clubs and social events to
help you learn!

Watch the video at www.youtube.com/uofainsideout
5.

The world’s largest dodgeball
game – on February 7, 2011, UAlberta
claimed the Guinness World
Record! Other schools will
compete to take this record, but
we’ll keep playing to get it back!

6. Discovering an asteroid and naming it after UAlberta!
Alumnus Andrew Lowe named the asteroid he discovered
“UAlberta”–it’s located between Mars and Jupiter.
7. The invention of early sonar by faculty member
Dr. Richard Boyle.
8. Canada’s first successful open-heart surgery, performed
in 1956 by faculty member Dr. John Callaghan.
9. The life-saving Hepatitis B treatment, Heptovir, developed
and administered for the first time in 1998 by faculty
member Dr. Lorne Tyrrel.
10. The

Canadian
Maple Leaf
flag, designed
by alumnus
George Stanley!

Picnics in quad

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table of contents
LIVE

LEARN

APPLY

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Alberta / Canada
3 Edmonton
4 Seasons
5
UAlberta campuses
6
Fast facts
7
Inspired learning

8
Inspiring accomplishments
11
Campus Life
13 Residences
15
International Centre
17
World of work
19
Scholarships & awards

23
What do you want to study?
25
Agricultural, Life &

Environmental Sciences
26 Arts
27
Augustana Campus
28 Business
29 Education
30 Engineering
31 Law
32
Native Studies

33 Nursing
34
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
35
Physical Education & Recreation
36
Campus Saint-Jean
37 Science
38
Graduate Studies & Research
39
Medicine & Dentistry

Public Health
Rehabilitation Medicine

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Competitive averages
49
Documentation
50
Advanced standing
51
Application and document deadlines
52
Tuition & cost of living
53 Did you know? (info about admissions)

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How to apply
Undergraduate Admissions
English language proficiency
requirement
Subject requirements
Common equivalency comparisons

Alberta,
CANADA

An inspiring
blend of
natural and
urban spaces.

Alberta’s Legislature Building, Edmonton

more at www.travelalberta.com

Wind mills in a canola field near pincher creek, Alberta

more at www.canada.travel

more at www.canada.gc.ca

main street, banff

From coast to coast in Canada, you’ll find
breathtaking natural beauty and world-class,
modern cities ready to welcome you. Canada is a
celebration of different cultures coming together to
inspire one another and be a part of “the true north
strong and free,” as it says in our national anthem.
Alberta is a province in Western Canada and is
home to the majestic Rocky Mountains, one of
the most beautiful and scenic areas in the world.
With an economy that remains strong in the global
marketplace, Alberta offers a high quality lifestyle.
It’s the perfect blend of bustling city life and the
natural peace of the great outdoors.
You can study hard all week and explore the Rockies
on the weekend!
Canada ranks 8th out of 169 countries on the UN’s 2010 Human
Development Index.

oil pump near the town of leduc, alberta

snowboarding in banff, Alberta

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Edmonton
A city of great
inspiration

Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city and the home of
one million people.
Edmonton combines the best of an urban lifestyle
with a peaceful, fresh outdoor environment. You can
experience the best of big-city life with Edmonton’s
modern downtown and active business community
and enjoy the best of the outdoors, with fresh air
and beautiful parks along the water’s edge.

World water park in West Edmonton Mall

• Check out 30+ festivals throughout the year – that’s why
we’re known as “Canada’s Festival City”.
• The Edmonton Oilers hockey team and Edmonton
Eskimos football team offer exciting action for professional
sports fans.
• Head to West Edmonton Mall, the world’s largest shopping
and entertainment complex!
• Enjoy winter by heading out to Snow Valley for skiing and
snowboarding, all without leaving the city.

EDMONTON folkfest

• Visit the Muttart Conservatory which houses more than 700
plant species in four beautiful glass pyramids.

fall on campus

photo credit photography effects

• The North Saskatchewan River Valley stretches through the
heart of the city, surrounding UAlberta’s main campus and
downtown. Edmonton is known for its vast urban parkland.
You can hike, cycle, ski, swim, skate, and more, all in the city!

photo credit Bill Burris

UAlberta’s main campus is in the centre of the city,
so you can always feel like a part of the Edmonton
community. Edmonton represents and celebrates
cultures from all over the world. You can hear
amazing stories from Edmontonians about where
they are from and what they love about this city –
just wait until you get here and then you can
share yours!

edmonton skyline

• Spend some time downtown at the Art Gallery of Alberta, an
eye-catching building with a great collection of Canadian and
international art.

more at www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/edmonton.cfm

more at www.edmonton.com

photo credit shelley cornfield

Edmonton is a city for
all four seasons. There
are so many great ways
for you to enjoy Fall,
Winter, Spring, and
Summer!
You might think that life
in Edmonton means
facing cold winter
weather year round, but
that’s not true!

photo credit Bill Burris

Even when winter
arrives and there is
snow on the ground,
you can still see bright
blue sky and sunshine.
Edmonton is one of
the sunniest places in
Canada, with 17 hours of
daylight in the summer
and up to 10 hours in
the winter.

Summer

June to September

Hot days (up to 30ºC) full of sunshine.
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
HIGH
LOW

22°C
72°F

11°C
52°F

17°C
63°F

FALL

September to mid-november
Cool, crisp mornings with warm
and sunny afternoons.
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
HIGH
LOW

9°C
48°F

-1°C
32°F

4°C
39°F

Winter

Mid-november to march
Refreshing and invigorating days
with sun and snow.
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
HIGH
LOW

-4°C
25°F

-13°C
9°F

-8°C
18°F

Spring

ice skating in a city park

March to June

Pleasant, warm days with fresh
green grass.
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
HIGH
LOW

10°C
50°F

-1°C
32°F

5°C
41°F

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Canada’s 2nd
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number of real
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700+

200 170

students studying, working,
researching abroad each year

236,000+

undergraduate
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CAD $513.5 million

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Inspired
Learning

Take your
education
to the next
level
Mark Paton in nint

Even as an undergraduate student, you can be a
part of UAlberta’s groundbreaking research and
discovery.
UAlberta is a leader in innovative research,
ranking second in Canada for university research
funding, receiving more than $513 million annually.
You’ll have the opportunities you need to
explore, discover, and connect with the research
community.

Maybe you will be the next one to

change the world!

jeeshan chowdhury in zero gravity

Here is just some of the innovative research going
on at UAlberta:
• Mark Paton, an undergraduate student in Engineering
Physics, is working in NINT and conducting research on
inexpensive organic photovoltaic (solar) cells.
• As a graduate student, Rhodes Scholar Jeeshan
Chowdhury was one of the few in the world chosen to
join the European Space Agency Student Parabolic Flight
Campaign in France, where he conducted experiments in
zero gravity conditions.
• Canada’s National Institute for
Nanotechnology, located on the main campus, is
changing the world with inventions that affect and inspire
students and faculty in many disciplines.

LI KA SHING Centre for health research innovation

• The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary
Science is bringing top scientists and students from
different areas together, thinking beyond traditional
scientific boundaries and changing the world with
their research.
• The Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology at UAlberta is
home to some of the world’s best researchers working to
cure virus-based diseases.
• Recent graduate Melanie Légaré is working in the Li Ka
Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation
to research the effects of diet on the development of
chronic diseases.

more at www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/research.cfm

melanie LéGaré at li ka shing

INSPIRING
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

UAlberta is the home of inspirational education and innovations
that uplift the world around us. Here are just some of the inspiring
people, achievements, and discoveries to come from UAlberta:

Saving lives with nanotechnology! UAlberta
engineer Robert Burrell created Acticoat, a lifesaving bandage that is infused with tiny silver
crystals. Acticoat bandages kill bacteria and
speed up healing time– they have revolutionized
the treatment of serious burns and wounds
around the world.
Creativity and humour on TV’s The Simpsons,
co-written and executive produced by alumnus
Joel Cohen.
Justice in Canada’s Supreme Court. Chief
Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin is an
alumna and the first woman to hold this role.
Play Around the World, an annual three month placement in Thailand, where UAlberta
students provide opportunities for play and recreation to populations in need, such as people
with disabilities, young offenders, and orphans. physedandrec.ualberta.ca/play.cfm
The Oral Calculator, invented by student
Ephrem Tekele to help those in the world with
no fingers and arms, or paralyzed fingers and
arms – the idea came to Ephrem because his
neighbor in Ethiopia had no hands and such an
invention would help him run his business.
An ultrasound device to regenerate dental
tissues in humans, invented by Drs. Jie Chen,
Ying Tsui, and Tarek El –Bialy.
2010 and 2006 Olympic gold medals in women’s hockey under the
leadership of coach Mel Davidson, a UAlberta alumna.
Helping to protect firefighters in the line of duty
- protective clothing expert Guowen Song of the
Department of Human Ecology is researching
how certain clothing materials store heat,
helping to create safer clothing for firefighters.

The Kenya Water Ceramic Project, founded by student Abdullah Saleh,
which is bringing innovative ceramic water filters and high efficiency
wood-burning stoves to rural areas of Kenya. kenyanceramics.org

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...more inspiring

accomplishments
from UAlberta.

The discovery of an amazing superfluid at the core of a neutron
star. Dr Craig Heinke and his research team found that the core
contained a frictionless liquid that seems to defy the laws of gravity.

PHOTO credit: NASA JPL-Caltech/ O.
Krause (Steward Observatory)

Five Days for the Homeless, now a national event in
Canada – founded five years ago by UAlberta business
students who lived outside for five days and nights to raise
money and awareness for the Youth Emergency Shelter
Society. www.5days.ca
One of the best video game studios in the business.
Alumni Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip
founded the company BioWare in 1992– since then, the
company has created some of the most beloved video
games of all time, including Balder’s Gate and Star Wars:
Nights of the Old Republic.
A step closer to worldwide solar energy – UAlberta researchers Dr. Jillian Buriak and
Dr. Michael Brett and their research team have improved the performance of plastic
solar cells, bringing us one step closer to being able to produce mass-produced,
inexpensive solar panels that could be accessed by everyone.
The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO),
formed by Dr. Lorne Babiuk, who has also developed a
vaccine to prevent whooping cough in infants and young
children.
The School of Energy and the Environment, an
interdisciplinary school that is unique to UAlberta,
providing a virtual environment that conducts research,
provides education and contributes to worldwide
discussions on critical issues surrounding environment,
energy, and the economy. see.ualberta.ca
Improving health and sanitation in hospitals with
Cleankeys, created by alumnus Randy Marsden.
Cleankeys is a revolutionary flat keyboard with advanced
technology for recognizing the human touch. Cleankeys
can be sanitized easily, preventing the spread of germs
and infection.
MyStops, an app for the iPhone and iPod Touch developed by computer
engineering student Andrew Vilcsak, which shows bus and subway
schedules and lets riders know when the next bus is due. Originally
designed for Edmonton, MyStops has expanded and now includes 25 cities
across North America, including Boston and San Francisco. vilcsak.com

these stories and more at www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/inspiring.cfm

photo credit: Delly Carr / ITU

photo credit: edmonton journal
photographer shaugn butts

International success in the triathlon world! Paula Findlay, a
UAlberta science student, became the only female triathlete
to win consecutive ITU (International Triathlon Union) World
Championships in 2010. After winning the 2011 ITU World
Championship Series events in Sydney and Madrid, she’s
currently ranked 1st in the world!

Dinosaur discoveries by Dr. Philip Currie, one of the world’s foremost paleontologists, including the co-discovery and
naming of dinosaur species Mapusaurus Rosea. Tetsuto Mashita, an international graduate student, read one of Dr.
Currie’s books at the age of 10 growing up in Japan, inspiring a lifelong love of dinosaur research. Years later, Tetsuto
came to UAlberta and today he is a Master’s student with Dr. Philip Currie as his supervisor.
Watch the video at www.promise.ualberta.ca/stories/fromtokyotothebadlandsanduofa.aspx
Changing the world of education. Alumna Shirley
Hopkinson is a celebrated educator who transformed the
lives of students in her Washington DC school, which is
now one of the top schools in the district.
Watch the video at www.promise.ualberta.ca/
stories/standing.aspx
The SHINE Youth Clinic, a health clinic that provides free services
to Edmonton’s underserved youth. Located in downtown
Edmonton, SHINE is run and managed entirely by UAlberta health
sciences students in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy,
Counseling Psychology, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Nutrition.
shine.ualberta.ca
Solving checkers! Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer, a Computing Science
Professor, created the computer program Chinook, which proved
that if neither player makes a mistake, a game of checkers will
always end in a draw. He is also team leader for the development of
Polaris, the reigning world-champion computer-poker program.
Inspiring the fashion world—alumus Michael Kaye is an award-winning fashion designer and founder
of Michael Kaye Couture, a major player in New York’s garment district. He is known for his famous
tartan designs, one of which is housed in New York’s Metropolitan Museum Of Art.
Changing the world of diabetes treatment– The Edmonton
Protocol team at UAlberta developed the revolutionary islet
transplantation procedure– this has changed the lives of many
Type 1 patients, who no longer require insulin after receiving
the treatment. www.islet.ca
International Week, an annual UAlberta event featuring 60+
guest speakers, cultural performances and other special events
that foster global citizenship and encourage discussion of
today’s most pressing global issues.
iweek.ualberta.ca
The UAlberta Chapter of Engineers without Borders, which works internationally in rural Africa, partnering with different
organizations to improve access to clean water and critical infrastructure, increase farmers’ yields, and support business
opportunities for entrepreneurs. In Canada, EWB promotes political and personal choices that contribute to a more
prosperous future for millions of rural Africans. www.ualberta.ewb.ca

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Residences

Inspiring communities
where you’ll feel at home
Living in a UAlberta residence is a great way to
make new friends and be a part of the campus
community.
International students are guaranteed a space
in residence for their first year if they complete
the housing application by April 30th (some
restrictions apply).

* IMPORTANT:

You will need to complete a housing application in addition
to your application to study at UAlberta. Apply for housing at
www.residence.ualberta.ca/Apply
Restrictions to our housing guarantee are listed at
www.residence.ualberta.ca/Apply/GuaranteedHousing
Be sure to make arrangements for your accommodations
early!

Residence Rate Estimates
Dormitory-style rooms: $577 – $1,150 per month, depending
on room type and meal plan.
Apartment-style units: $414 – $1,345 per month, depending
on number of bedrooms.
These residence rates are estimates effective May 1, 2011
and are subject to change. For updated rates, please consult
www.residence.ualberta.ca/Rates

Where to live for your first year
There are nine student residences at UAlberta, including a
new residence for graduate students. Here are the residence
options for your first year at UAlberta:

On North (main) campus:
• HUB Residence surrounds our campus shopping mall,
which has many shops, restaurants, and services. 850
residents live in HUB, representing nearly every nationality
in the world - you're surrounded by opportunities to meet
new people and make friends! 
Offers: unfurnished apartments of different sizes
• Lister Centre is all about community! Residents have
access to great orientation and support programs, special
events, and an excellent academic support system. Lister
has many great features like computer labs, TV lounges, a
convenience store, and more so that everything you need is
right there.
Offers: furnished dormitory rooms and a meal plan
• International House offers Canadian and international
students the chance to gather under one roof to live, eat,
and work together, share intercultural understanding, and
develop awareness of themselves as global citizens.
Offers: single, furnished rooms

On other campuses:
Campus Saint-Jean and Augustana Campus students also
enjoy great residence life on their campuses. Residence
Saint-Jean and Augustana Residences are great
environments to make new friends and build your campus
community.
You can explore UAlberta residences
on our YouTube channel!
www.youtube.com/uofaresidences

International house dorm room

more at www.residence.ualberta.ca

InternationaL house potluck

Community Service Learning (CSL)
Living in a UAlberta residence, you have the chance to take
part in annual Community Service Learning programsit’s an amazing opportunity to give back to local and global
communities while learning about yourself, another culture,
and what a team can accomplish together. Each year, a
group of students, along with two Residence Life Team
Leaders, will travel to an international destination, immerse
themselves in the local culture, and build a home for a family
in need. www.residence.ualberta.ca/CSL

international house

Off-Campus Living
UAlberta is located centrally in Edmonton and there are
many housing options available in this area and throughout
the city. If you want to live off-campus, you can search for
places using the Students’ Union Housing Registry.
www.su.ualberta.ca

Lister centre

View 3-D Floor Plans at
www.residence.ualberta.ca/
OurResidences

hub mall

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International
CentRE
Inspiring you
to succeed

The International Centre is a place where
international students at UAlberta go to get help,
seek advice, and make new friends. You’re always
welcome to visit!
The IC is located in HUB Mall, which is UAlberta’s
shopping centre and a popular student residence.
You will meet a group of friendly and
knowledgeable staff that can help you
adjust to life at UAlberta and, ultimately,
have a great experience here.
Here are just some of the ways that the IC can
help you:
• A friendly airport greeting upon arrival to
Edmonton
• The Transitions Orientation, a three-day
program that offers international students
an overall introduction to
UAlberta, as well as the
chance to meet staff, faculty,
and new friends
• Help and support with
immigration, personal, and
academic issues
• Workshops and seminars
on topics such as finding
employment
• Social events, such as ski
trips and movie nights
• Volunteer and skill-building
opportunities, such as
Bridges, a program where
international students go to
schools to present about their
country and culture

more at www.international.ualberta.ca/current/ic.cfm

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World
of Work
Working in Canada will give you extremely
valuable experience, allowing you to learn new
skills, meet new people, develop your language
skills, earn extra income, and contribute to the
community.
You can work during your studies at UAlberta and
for three years after graduation!

Opportunities to work while you study
at UAlberta:
• Work on Campus
• Participate in the Off-Campus Work Program
• Enroll in a Cooperative Work Program
• Take part in Academic Internships and Work Experience
programs
www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/workstudy.cfm

Working in Canada for three years after
you graduate!
Once you graduate with a degree from the University of
Alberta, you are eligible to work for three years in Canada
with a post-graduation work permit.
www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp

CAPS: Your UAlberta Career Centre
UAlberta can help you through the job search process. CAPS
is an office located in the UAlberta’s Student’s Union Building
where you can go to get help with your resume, practice
interview skills, and more.
www.caps.ualberta.ca

It’s important to note that working while
you study is not a sufficient way to finance your education
at UAlberta and you must not rely on potential employment
to meet your tuition and basic living expenses. You should
ensure that you have adequate and secure funding for
all years of your studies before beginning. Please note
that certain permits may be required in order to obtain
employment.

Where are you
working while you
study at UAlberta?

Inspiring experiences
outside the classroom

“The Canadian Obesity Network”
Rumbi Zinyemba, Zimbabwe

“L’Express, a local restaurant and deli”
Javier Pinto, Venezuela

“University of Alberta Libraries”
Trang Nguyen, Vietnam

As a UAlberta student, I started
working part-time (Full-time during
the summer) as a research assistant.
I helped Landmark Group Master
Builder with their BIM (building information model)
development project. The most important lesson
I learned is to gain self confidence and to believe
my role is very important to this company as well
as my co-workers. I BELONG to this company.
This new mindset really helped me to gain lots of
confidence and has kept my future rolling toward a
healthy direction.
I became a permanent employee shortly after
I finished my last exam in my final semester.

China

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Scholarships
& Awards
Rewarding
inspired
learning

UAlberta offers more than $25 million in
undergraduate scholarships each year! UAlberta is
one of only a few universities in Canada that offers a
number of scholarships to international students.
At UAlberta, you may qualify to receive multiple
scholarships and awards based on superior
academic achievement and leadership skills.
For some awards, you are considered automatically when you
apply to study at UAlberta:
• International Baccalaureate Scholarship (up to $4,000)
• Advanced Placement Scholarship (up to $4,000)
• British System A-level Scholarship (up to $4,000)
• Registrar’s International Student Scholarship (Entrance)
(up to $10,000)
• Academic Excellence Scholarship (up to $6,000)
• Campus Saint-Jean International Scholarship
• Faculty Specific Awards & Scholarships
• Entrance Scholarships for China, India, Germany, and USA
For other awards, you will need to complete a separate
application.
• Scholastic Distinction (Entrance Citations) for International
Students (up to $15,000)
• Scholastic Distinction (Transfer Citations) for International
Students (up to $15,000)
• International Entrance Leadership Scholarship (up to $5,000)
• International Transfer Leadership Scholarship (up to $5,000)
• Country Specific Scholarships
• Global Citizenship IB Diploma Scholarship (up to $40,000 per
year for four years)
Continuing Student Competitions
Once you are attending UAlberta and have completed a year of
full-time study, you will be considered a “continuing student”
and will be eligible for continuing undergraduate awards and
scholarships.

more at www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/scholarships.cfm

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Studying
University of Alberta

at
the

On the following pages, you will contemplate
a career, choose a course of study, and learn
how to apply to the University of Alberta. Upon
acceptance, you will embark upon a journey
uniquely your own… following a program
custom-fit to your dreams and aspirations.

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What do you

want to

study

Here is a sampling of your choices. There are many programs,
majors, minors, and specializations available.
Faculty of Agricultural,
Life & Environmental
Sciences
BSc Agriculture
• Agricultural and Resource
Economics
• Animal Science
• Crop Science
• Range and Pasture Management
• Sustainable Agriculture Systems

BSc Animal Health
• Companion and Performance
Animals
• Food Animals
• Food Safety and Quality

BSc Agricultural/Food Business
Management (Joint Program
with Alberta School of Business)
• Agricultural Business
Management
• Food Business Management

BSc Human Ecology/
Bachelor of Education
BSc Nutrition and Food Science
• Food Science and Technology
• Nutrition and Food
• Nutrition

Faculty of Arts














• Land Reclamation
• Conservation Biology
• Human Dimensions of
Environmental Management
• Wildlife and Rangeland
Resources Management
• Environmental and Economics
Policy









BSc Sciences de l’environnement
et de la conservation (bilingue)









BSc Environmental and
Conservation Sciences / BA
Native Studies
BA Environmental Studies
(joint program with Faculty
of Arts)



BSc Forestry
BSc Human Ecology
• Clothing, Textiles, and Material
Culture (minors include Material
Culture and Design, Textile
Science, Fashion Merchandising,
and Interiors)
• Family Ecology (minors include
Aging, Child and Youth Studies,
Community Diversity, Community
Ecology, Community Nutrition,
and International Development)









Ancient and Medieval History
Anthropology
Art and Design
Central/East European Studies
Christian Theology
Classical Languages (Greek and
Latin)
Classics
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Criminology
Design (General, Business/
Marketing, Computing Science,
Engineering, Printmaking, Social
Sciences)
Drama (General, Acting, Design,
Technical Theatre)
East Asian Studies
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
History
History of Art, Design and Visual
Culture
Human Geography
Individualized Studies
International Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Middle Eastern and African
Studies
Languages: Chinese, French,
German, Greek and Latin, Hebrew
(Biblical), Italian, Japanese,
Polish, Russian, Scandinavian
(Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish
combined), Spanish, Ukrainian
Native Studies
Music (General, Composition
and Theory, Music History,
Performance, School Music,
World Music)
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies

Science, Technology and Society
Sociology
Statistics
Women’s Studies

Certificates available
with degrees
• Certificate in Finance
• Certificate in the Economics

Bachelor of Arts

BSc Forest Business
Management
BSc Environmental and
Conservation Sciences












and Management of Natural
Resources, Energy and the
Environment
Certificate in Globalization and
Governance
Certificate in Community
Service-Learning
Certificate in Middle Eastern
and African Studies
Certificate in Peace and PostConflict Studies
Certificate in Translation
Studies

Augustana Campus
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Management in
Business Economics
Bachelor of Music

Education
• Physics

Social Sciences
• Economics
• History
• Interdisciplinary Studies







(Canadian Studies, Crime
and Community, Global
and Development Studies,
Individualized, Women’s Studies)
Management – Business
Economics
Political Studies
Psychology
Physical Education – Kinesiology
and Sport Studies
Sociology

School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce




















Accounting
Business Economics and Law
Business Studies
East Asian Studies
Entrepreneurship and Family
Enterprise
European Studies
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business
Latin American Studies
Management Information
Systems
Management and Organization
Marketing
Natural Resources, Energy
and the Environment
Operations Management
Retailing and Services
Honors Accounting
Honors Finance
Honors Management Science

Bachelor of Science

Faculty of Education

Fine Arts

Bachelor of Education

• Art
• Drama
• Music

• Elementary Education

Humanities










Classical Studies
English
French
German
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religion
Religion
Scandinavian Studies

Science










Biology
Chemistry
Computing Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Geography
Mathematics
Mathematics and Physics
Physical Education - Outdoor

more at international.ualberta.ca/prospective/programs.cfm

• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Psychology
• English as a Second Language
• Fine Arts
• Language and Literacy
• Mathematics / Sciences
• Music
• Native Education
• Physical Education
• Second Languages
• Social Studies
• Special Education
• Visual Studies
• Secondary Education
• Art
• Biological Sciences
• Career and Technology
Studies
• Chemistry `
• Drama
• English Language Arts
• English as a Second Language
• General Sciences












Health Education
Instructional Technology
Mathematics / Sciences
Music
Music (Choral)
Native Education
Physical Education
Physical Sciences
Physics
Religious and Moral
Education
• Second Languages
• Social Studies
• Special Education

Combined Degree

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts (Native
Studies) / Bachelor of
Science (Environmental
and Conservation Sciences)
Combined Degree








Certificate in Aboriginal
Governance and Partnership
(Free-Standing University Credit
Certificate or Embedded within
Degree)
Certificate in Aboriginal Sport,
Recreation and Community
Development (pending)
Master of Arts in Native Studies

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Nursing

BSc in Engineering

Nursing – 4-year BScN–
Collaborative Program

• Chemical
• Chemical (Computer Process



















Control)
Chemical (Biomedical)
Civil
Civil (Environmental)
Civil (Biomedical)
Computer
Computer (Software)
Computer (Nanoscale System
Design)
Electrical
Electrical (Biomedical)
Electrical (Nanoengineering)
Engineering Physics
Engineering Physics
(Nanoengineering)
Materials
Materials (Biomedical)
Materials (Nano and Functional
Materials)
Mechanical
Mechanical (Biomedical)
Mining

• Petroleum

Faculty of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Master of Business
Administration and Juris Doctor
(MBA/JD)
Dual Juris Doctor (JD – with the
University of Colorado)

Nursing – 4-year BScN–
Bilingual Program
Nursing – 4-year BScN–Honors
Program
Nursing – 2-year BScN–After
Degree Program
Nursing – 2-year RPN to BScN
Program
Faculty of Pharmacy &
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Faculty of Physical
Education & Recreation
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation,
Sport, and Tourism
Bachelor of Physical Education
Bachelor of Physical Education/
Education (Combined Degree)
Bachelor of Science in
Kinesiology
Campus Saint-Jean
(French-language faculty)
Baccalauréat (1er cycle)
• Arts/Arts avec spécialisation/

Arts après un premier diplôme

• Administration des affaires

(bilingue)*

• Éducation/Éducation et

Master of Laws (LLM)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Faculty of Medicine &
Dentistry
Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Medical Laboratory Science
Faculty of Native Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies)
Honors
Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies)
After Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Native
Studies) / Bachelor of Education
(Elementary, Secondary)







sciences combinées/Éducation
après un premier diplôme
Sciences en genie (première
année)*
Sciences appliquées
Sciences de l’environnement et
de la conservation (bilingue)*
Sciences infirmières (bilingue)*
*Ces programmes sont offerts
en collaboration avec d’autres
facultés de la University of
Alberta

Maîtrise (2e cycle)
• Maîtrise en arts en etudes

canadiennes
• Maîtrise en sciences de
l’éducation

Faculty of Science



































Animal Biology
Applied Mathematics
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics (Biological
Sciences)
Bioinformatics (Computing
Science)
Biological Sciences
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Computing Science
Computing Science (Business
Minor)
Computing Science
Specialization in Software
Practice
Computational Science
(Mathematics)
Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences
Ecology
Environmental Earth Sciences
Evolutionary Biology
Geology
Geophysics
Immunology and Infection
Mathematical Physics
Mathematics
Mathematics and Economics
Mathematics and Finance
Mathematical Sciences
Microbiology
Molecular Genetics
Neuroscience
Paleontology
Pharmacology
Physical Sciences
Physics
Physiology
Physiology and Developmental
Biology
Plant Biology
Psychology
Statistics

Faculty of Graduate
Studies and Research
• Agricultural, Food and















Nutritional Science
Anthropology
Art and Design
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Business
Cell Biology
Chemical and Materials
Engineering
Chemistry
Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Communications and
Technology
Comparative Literature
Computing Science
Dentistry

• Drama
• Earth and Atmospheric
























































Sciences
East Asian Studies
Economics
Educational Policy Studies
Educational Psychology
Educational Studies
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Elementary Education
English
Etudes canadiennes
Etudes en langue et culture
Health Promotion Studies
Health Sciences Education
History and Classics
Human Ecology
Humanities Computing
Internetworking
Laboratory Medicine and
Pathology
Law
Library and Information Studies
Linguistics
Mathematical and Statistical
Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Genetics
Medical Microbiology and
Immunology
Medicine
Modern Languages and
Cultural Studies
Music
Native Studies
Neuroscience
Nursing
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Occupational Therapy
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
Pharmacology
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Philosophy
Physical Education and
Recreation
Physical Therapy
Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Psychiatry
Psychology
Public Health Sciences
Radiology and Diagnostic
Imaging
Rehabilitation Medicine
Religious Studies
Renewable Resources
Resource Economics and
Environmental Sociology
Secondary Education
Sociology
Speech Pathology and
Audiology
Surgery

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Faculty of

Agricultural, Life &
Environmental Sciences
We are committed to providing you with an outstanding
undergraduate experience! We offer degree programs that seek
comprehensive solutions to issues and challenges faced both
locally and around the world!
This Faculty offers:
• 11 unique Bachelor of Science degree programs and one
joint Bachelor of Arts program with more than 20 majors to
choose from.
• University 101/102, a unique course available to new
international students, aimed at providing the academic skills
and support needed in your first year of studies. Students can
receive credit (*3) towards their degree program!
• a generous scholarship program.
• student centered / small classroom environments .
• experiential opportunities such as field schools, internships, and
international exchanges that help lead the way to exciting career
prospects upon graduation.
• relevant, leading edge research programs.

“I chose UAlberta because
of its good name and
reputation in the field of
Agricultural Food and
Nutrition.“

Faiqa Fayyaz, Pakistan
Nutrition and Food Science

Some career possibilities:






Land Reclamation Manager
Food Scientist or Registered Dietitian
Animal / Plant / Soil Scientist
Animal Welfare Inspector or Animal Nutritionist
Business Consultant in the natural resources or
food industries
• Fashion Merchandising Manager
• Textile and Apparel Quality Assurance

BSc Agriculture
• Agricultural and Resource
Economics
• Animal Science
• Crop Science
• Range and Pasture Management
• Sustainable Agriculture Systems
BSc Animal Health
• Companion and Performance
Animals
• Food Animals
• Food Safety and Quality
BSc Agricultural/Food
Business Management
(Joint Program with school
of business)
• Agricultural Business
Management
• Food Business Management
BSc Forest Business
Management
BSc Environmental and
Conservation Sciences
• Land Reclamation
• Conservation Biology
• Human Dimensions of
Environmental Management
• Wildlife and Rangeland Resources
Management
• Environmental Economics
and Policy
BSc Sciences de
l’environnement et de la
conservation (bilingue)
BSc Environmental and
Conservation Sciences / BA
Native Studies
BA Environmental Studies
(joint program with Faculty of
Arts) (NEW)
BSc Forestry
BSc Human Ecology
• Clothing, Textiles and Material
Culture (minors include Material
Culture and Design, Textile
Science, Fashion Merchandising
and Interiors)
• Family Ecology (minors include
Aging, Child and Youth Studies,
Community Diversity, Community
Ecology, Community Nutrition, and
International Development)
BSc Human Ecology/ Bachelor
of Education
BSc Nutrition and Food Science
• Food Science and Technology
• Nutrition and Food
• Nutrition

more at aLEs.ualberta.ca

Faculty of

ARTS
Study in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts to gain a
top quality educational experience and a marketable degree, all
while learning from professors who are international leaders in
their fields.
• With more than 380 full-time professors, Arts is the largest
Faculty on campus, offering 37 majors in everything from
Economics, to Political Science, to Environmental Studies, to
Industrial Design.
• Our Work Experience Program gives Arts students the
opportunity to further develop and integrate the skills gained in
the classroom with a full-time, paid work experience position over
a 4 –16 month term.
• The Department of Drama is known as a visionary leader in
Canadian theatre and is recognized as one of the top in Canada.

“I chose UAlberta
because it’s one of the
top universities in Canada
and around the world.
What I like most is that
you have the world within
one University. I have
friends from Saudi Arabia,
China, Zimbabwe, Canada,
France and many other
countries.”

Joaquin Bardallo,
Uruguay
Political Science and Languages

Some career
possibilities:
• Foreign Affairs Officer
• Graphic and Industrial
Designer
• Politician
• Public Relations and
Marketing Professional
• Policy and Financial Analyst
• Humanitarian Aid Worker
• Multinational Sales
Representative
• Investment Researcher
• Business Owner
• Social Entrepreneur
• Administrator

more at arts.ualberta.ca

• Arts has a satellite campus in Cortona, Italy where students can
study UAlberta courses while experiencing life in
beautiful Tuscany!

Bachelor of Arts
• Ancient and Medieval History
• Anthropology
• Art and Design
• Central/East European Studies
• Christian Theology
• Classical Languages (Greek and
Latin)
• Classics
• Comparative Literature
• Creative Writing
• Criminology
• Design (General, Business/
Marketing, Computing Science,
Engineering, Printmaking, Social
Sciences)
• Drama (General, Acting, Design,
Technical Theatre)
• East Asian Studies
• Economics
• English
• Environmental Studies (NEW)
• Film Studies
• History
• History of Art, Design and Visual
Culture
• Human Geography
• Individualized Studies
• International Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Middle Eastern and African
Studies
• Languages: Chinese, French,
German, Greek and Latin, Hebrew
(Biblical), Italian, Japanese,
Polish, Russian, Scandinavian
(Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish
combined), Spanish, Ukrainian
• Native Studies
• Music (General, Composition
and Theory, Music History,
Performance, School Music,
World Music)
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Science, Technology and Society
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Women’s Studies
Certificates available
with degrees
• Certificate in Finance (NEW)
• Certificate in the Economics
and Management of Natural
Resources, Energy and the
Environment (NEW)
• Certificate in Globalization and
Governance
• Certificate in Community ServiceLearning
• Certificate in Middle Eastern and
African Studies
• Certificate in Peace and PostConflict Studies
• Certificate in Translation Studies

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Augustana Campus
At Augustana, we believe that students matter, teaching matters,
and community matters. Our liberal arts and science mandate
promises a memorable, experience-based, and life-changing
education.

Bachelor of Music

• Class sizes are small and ensure individual attention.

Bachelor of Science

• About half of Augustana’s 1,000 students live on campus, where
international students build lifelong friendships with their
Canadian neighbours.

Bachelor of Science /
Bachelor of education
combined

• Our strong community focus means you can get involved – from
clubs to choirs to student government to athletics.
• Our brand-new Library and Student Forum offers beautiful study
spaces and places to meet your friends.
• Our all-you-can-eat cafeteria prides itself on preparing meals
made from local food.
• The campus is close to Camrose’s lively downtown core and an
extensive trail system for walking, running, bicycling,
and cross-country skiing.

“Coming to UAlberta’s
Augustana Campus in
Camrose from a city of
9 million was quite the
change for me, but the
experience has been
highly enjoyable.”

Sandra Gawad Gad,
Egypt

Some career possibilities:








Adventure/Ecotourism Guide
Artist
Business Manager
Environmental Planner
Entrepreneur
International Aid Worker
Journalist/Writer

Biology









Police Officer
Political Consultant
Public Relations Specialist
Recreation Director
Research Scientist
Software Developer
Wildlife Biologist

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Management in
Business Economics

Fine Arts
• Art
• Drama
• Music
Humanities
• Classical Studies
• English
• French
• German
• Modern Languages
• Philosophy
• Philosophy and Religion
• Religion
• Scandinavian Studies
• Spanish
Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computing Science
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Geography
• Mathematics
• Mathematics and Physics
• Physical Education - Outdoor
Education
• Physics
Social Sciences
• Economics
• History
• Interdisciplinary Studies (Canadian
Studies, Crime and Community,
Global and Development Studies,
Individualized, Women’s Studies)
• Management – Business
Economics
• Political Studies
• Psychology
• Physical Education – Kinesiology
and Sport Studies
• Sociology

more at AUGUSTANA.ualberta.ca

school of

business
The Alberta School of Business has maintained its place as one
of Canada’s top five business schools in the prestigious 2010
Financial Times of London (FT) rankings.
• Professors in our School have won more national teaching
awards (3M) than any other business school in Canada.
• UAlberta offers one of the first Bilingual Bachelor of Commerce
degrees in Canada (English and French).
• The Cooperative Education Program offers undergraduate
students the opportunity to incorporate paid work experience
as part of their BCom degree.
• The school maintains 20 exchange opportunities with top
universities around the globe.
• BCom students test their competitive edge in national and
international business case competitions.
• Join one of 19 student clubs and be a part of this vibrant group
of students at UAlberta!

Some career possibilities:

“The School of Business
has given me an
introduction to Canadian
business and a true
international experience.”










Bachelor of Commerce
• Accounting
• Business Economics and Law
• Business Studies
• East Asian Studies
• Entrepreneurship and Family
Enterprise
• European Studies
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Latin American Studies
• Management Information Systems
• Management and Organization
• Marketing
• Natural Resources, Energy and
the Environment (NEW)
• Operations Management
• Retailing and Services
• Honors Accounting
• Honors Finance
• Honors Management Science

Accountant
Economic Policy Analyst
Financial Analyst
Human Resources Manager
Investment Banking Analyst
Information Systems Operations Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Public Relations Officer

Yuta Nohara, Japan
International Business
and Accounting

more at BUSINESS.ualberta.ca

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Faculty of

education
We are proud of a rich and meaningful legacy as Canada’s first
Faculty of Education. Our degree is recognized globally for its
excellence, and our graduates teach in countries throughout
the world.
• Our professors of education are world class researchers.
• We have researchers collaborating in more than 40
different countries. Our commitment to scholarship and
action in global issues has made us a leader in Global
Citizenship Education.
• Our Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Research
focuses on theoretical and practical works in the areas of
citizenship education, human rights education, and education
for social justice, and social development.
• With University of Alberta International, the Faculty leads a
campus-wide Global Citizenship Curriculum Development
initiative.
• International study opportunities are available.
• We offer comprehensive and diverse Bachelor of Education
programs, including many combined degree alternatives.

“I am proud to be a part of
the Faculty of Education
at UAlberta because they
have such a high standard
among all Canadian
universities.”

Ka Young Park,
South Korea
Elementary Education

Some career
possibilities:
• Professional Teacher
• Educational Administrator
• Educators/Trainers in the
public and private sectors
• Human Resources Personnel
• Communications
Professional
• Educational Consultant
• Educational MaterialsPublishing

more at EDUCATION.ualberta.ca

Bachelor of Education
• Elementary Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Psychology
• English as a Second Language
• Fine Arts
• Language and Literacy
• Mathematics / Sciences
• Music
• Native Education
• Physical Education
• Second Languages
• Social Studies
• Special Education
• Visual Studies
• Secondary Education
• Art
• Biological Sciences
• Career and Technology Studies
• Chemistry
• Drama
• English Language Arts
• English as a Second Language
• General Sciences
• Health Education
• Instructional Technology
• Mathematics / Sciences
• Music
• Music (Choral)
• Native Education
• Physical Education
• Physical Sciences
• Physics
• Religious and Moral Education
• Second Languages
• Social Studies
• Special Education

International students: please
consult the following for teacher
certification requirements
http://education.alberta.
ca/teachers/certification/
requirements.aspx

Faculty of

Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering offers internationally respected
undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees. Our degrees
include cutting-edge programming in areas such as Biomedical,
Nanotechnology, Energy, and Natural Resources Engineering.
This Faculty offers:
• the opportunity to use world class teaching and learning
facilities, including nanotechnology facilities that are
unparalleled in Canada.
• innovative programs, including four Nanotechnology options,
a Chemical – Computer Process Control Option (the
only program of its kind in Canada), and
a Chemical – Oil Sands elective stream.
• 16 Canada Research Chairs, 13 Natural Sciences and
Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Chairs,
12 Endowed Chairs and Professorships, and 4 Foundation
Supported Chairs and Professorships. No other engineering
faculty has a higher number of NSERC Industrial Research
Chairs and NSERC Steacie Fellows.
• the opportunity to learn from world renowned professors
who are conducting groundbreaking research.

“One of the best things
about the Faculty of
Engineering is that you
don’t need to commit to
a specific field in 1st year.”

Rachita Bhatia, India
Engineering

Some career possibilities:








Aero Space Engineer
Astronaut
Consulting Engineer
Field Engineer
Facilities Engineer
Operations Engineer
Process Engineer

• Production Engineer
• Project Management
Engineer
• Research & Development
Engineer
• Systems Design Engineer
• Video Game Designer

Bachelor of science
in Engineering
• Chemical
• Chemical (Computer Process
Control)
• Chemical (Biomedical)
• Civil
• Civil (Environmental)
• Civil (Biomedical)
• Computer
• Computer (Software)
• Computer (Nanoscale System
Design)
• Electrical
• Electrical (Biomedical)
• Electrical (Nanoengineering)
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Physics
(Nanoengineering)
• Materials
• Materials (Biomedical)
• Materials (Nano and Functional
Materials)
• Mechanical
• Mechanical (Biomedical)
• Mining
• Petroleum

Watch Rachita’s video
at www.international.
ualberta.ca/prospective/
video.cfm

more at engineering.ualberta.ca

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Faculty of

law
Established in 1912, the Faculty is one of Canada’s leading
law schools, offering a wide range of courses covering legal
fundamentals, practice skills, and theoretical inquiries.
• Courses are taught by some of the best academics and lawyers
in the country.
• Faculty members’ publications are used by lawyers, law students,
judges, and academics across Canada.
• The Law Centre houses technologically advanced classrooms,
Wi-Fi, the Eldon Foote Moot Courtroom, a computer lab, career
and other student services, and the John A. Weir Memorial
Law Library.
• The Faculty hosts three cutting-edge research institutes,
which influence provincial, national, and international legal
developments.
• Students participate in University and broader community affairs,
including providing legal services to the low-income community
through Student Legal Services, the largest and one of the
oldest student-based legal assistance programs in Canada.

“Being a student at
UAlberta has been an
adventure of a lifetime
and I will look back at
this as one of the best
periods of my life.”

Tina Buur Johnsen,
Denmark

Some career possibilities:
• Law Firm Practice
• In-house Counsel
• Positions in Government (e.g. Prosecutions, JAG, Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Policy Development)
• Positions in Non-governmental Organizations
• Positions in Academia

Law

more at law.ualberta.ca

Juris Doctor (JD)
Master of Business
Administration and Juris
Doctor (MBA/JD)
Dual Juris Doctor (JD – with
the University of Colorado)
Master of Laws (LLM)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Faculty of

native studies
The only Faculty of Native Studies in Canada provides a common
ground for students to critically examine the historical and
contemporary relations concerning Aboriginal peoples.
This Faculty offers:
• a close-knit academic community of students and faculty
members.
• small class sizes with a diverse student population.
• opportunities for undergraduate students to participate
in Faculty research projects.
• a unique and marketable arts-based university education.
• exciting combined and joint degree programs in the areas of
Education and Environmental and Conservation Sciences.
• courses in legal issues, human rights, governance, economic
development, health, Cree and other Aboriginal languages,
land and resource management, and more!
• a certificate program in Aboriginal Governance and Partnership.
• guest lecturers, including Elders and representatives from
various Aboriginal organizations.

“I chose UAlberta because
it has the only Faculty of
Native Studies in Canada
and this demonstrated to
me that they were serious
about my field of study.”

Jake Archie, Canada
Native Studies

• practicum opportunities for third and fourth year students.

Bachelor of Arts (Native
Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Native
Studies) Honors
Bachelor of Arts (Native
Studies) After Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Native
Studies) / Bachelor of
Education (Elementary,
Secondary) Combined Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Native
Studies) / Bachelor of
Science (Environmental
and Conservation Sciences)
Combined Degree
Certificate in Aboriginal
Governance and Partnership
(Free-Standing University
Credit Certificate or Embedded
within Degree)
Certificate in Aboriginal
Sport, Recreation and
Community Development
(pending)
Master of Arts in Native
Studies

Some career possibilities:
• Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Aboriginal Government
representative
• Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer: Oil & Gas, Forestry, Mining
industries
• Positions in Health & Wellness
• Environmental Management: Consultant, Project Manager
• Positions in the rapidly expanding number of aboriginal businesses
• Educational Policy Planning and Teaching

more at ualberta.ca/nativestudies

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Faculty of

nursing
The Faculty of Nursing is recognized nationally and internationally
for excellence in teaching and research, and offers a full range of
undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. 
• Our professors have received multiple teaching and research
awards at the local, provincial, and national levels.
• The Edmonton Clinic Health Academy is a new state-of-the-art
building providing high-tech, interactive student spaces and
collaboration between various health science programs.
• Students gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge
technology in the lab and by participating in clinical placements
in a variety of hospital and community settings.
• The Global Nursing Office facilitates international initiatives and
linkages, including current partnerships in Brazil, China, Ghana,
Thailand, and the United States.
• Aboriginal nursing initiatives engage students and faculty in
community projects that promote the health of First Nations,
Métis, and Inuit peoples.

“The context-based learning Some career possibilities:
concept that UAlberta
• Hospital-Based Nurse
applies at all levels of
• Long-Term Care Nurse
nursing education is
• Public Health Nurse
renowned in Canada and
• Occupational Health Nurse
one of the reasons I chose • Military Nurse
to study here.”
• Home Care Nurse

Eileen Meier, Germany

• Mental Health Nurse

Nursing

more at nursing.ualberta.ca

Nursing – 4-year BScN–
Collaborative Program
Nursing – 4-year BScN–
Bilingual Program
Nursing – 4-year BScN–Honors
Program
Nursing – 2-year BScN–After
Degree Program
Nursing – 2-year RPN to BScN
Program

Faculty of

Pharmacy &
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Our Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers
internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs.
Our pharmacy education approach helps students achieve a worldclass education.

Bachelor of Science in
Pharmacy

• The Faculty has a diverse professoriate. Academics come
from Egypt, India, Turkey, United States, Iran, China,
Australia and Mexico.
• Each year, our undergraduate program’s experiential activities
provide students with work experience in different pharmacy
settings.
• Pharmacy students can take part in clinical and scientific
research.
• Our Faculty’s research interests are some of the most diverse
on campus.
• Our mentor-student program provides students with guidance
on their chosen profession and maintaining a healthy work-life
balance.
• This is the second consecutive year that a University of Alberta
Pharmacy student earned the highest score, in the nation, for
the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC).

“It has been an amazing
experience to study
here at UAlberta, mostly
because I realized the
differences between
the pharmaceutical
programs in Canada and
Sweden are enormous
– as a result, I learned
much more about
pharmacy than I could
ever have imagined.”

Some career possibilities:
• Community Pharmacist
• Hospital Pharmacist or a Pharmacist who works in related
health care settings
• Academic Researcher in both clinical and scientific areas
• Industry related positions in: research, medical information,
and sales

Suzan Mahdi, Sweden
Pharmacy

more at PHARMACY.ualberta.ca

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Faculty of

Physical Education
& Recreation
Discover the world of human movement from every facet, across
the life and abilities spectrum in Canada’s premier Faculty of
Physical Education and Recreation. In the broad field of human
movement science, you have an array of study choices that lead
to active, rewarding careers.
This Faculty offers:
• a professional practicum, where you’ll have an opportunity
to practice what you’ve learned in a local, national, or
international setting.
• degrees that lead to graduate studies in areas such as
occupational therapy, physical therapy, orthotics and
prosthetics, dentistry, and medicine.
• international student exchange opportunities.
• opportunities for sport and recreation for high performance
and recreational athletes, in great facilities on two campuses.
• a peer mentoring program that helps students succeed.

“The world-renowned
reputation held by the
Faculty of Physical
Education & Recreation
will undoubtedly give me
a competitive edge when
pursuing my future career
in sports psychology.”

Some career possibilities:








Certified Exercise Physiologist
Community Health and Wellness Practitioner
Fitness Consultant
Prosthetist /Orthotist (graduate studies required)
Recreational Therapist/Adapted Physical Activity Specialist
Mental Training Consultant
Sport and Recreation Facilities/Operations Manager

Spencer Tait, New
Zealand
Visiting Student

more at Physedandrec.ualberta.ca

Bachelor of Arts in
Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
Bachelor of Physical
Education
Bachelor of Physical
Education/Education
(Combined Degree)
Bachelor of Science in
Kinesiology

Campus Saint-Jean
Le Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ) est un petit joyau francophone
croissant au cœur de l’Ouest canadien. Il s’agit d’un campus ouvert
sur le monde et où on vit la diversité.
• Un nombre grandissant d’étudiants provenant de plus de 25
pays fréquentent le CSJ qui est maintenant reconnu  comme
une destination de choix.
• Une équipe d’étudiants et de professionnels est responsable
d’accueillir les étudiants étrangers.
• Les étudiants du Campus Saint-Jean bénéficient de toute une
panoplie de services et d’activités culturelles qui viennent
agrémenter leurs études.
• Le Campus Saint-Jean se distingue aussi en étant la seule
institution au Canada à offrir les programmes bilingues
suivants :
• Administration des affaires
• Sciences infirmières
• Sciences de l’environnement et de la conservation
• Les étudiants en génie ont le privilège d’y suivre la première
année de leur programme en français.

“J’ai quitté un pays
ensoleillé pour me
retrouver dans une
communauté universitaire
chaleureuse qui me fait
sentir comme chez moi.”

Alberto Padilla-Rivera,
Mexico

Baccalauréat (1er cycle)
• Arts/Arts avec spécialisation/Arts
après un premier diplôme
• Administration des affaires
(bilingue)*
• Éducation/Éducation et sciences
combinées/Éducation après un
premier diplôme
• Sciences en genie (première
année)*
• Sciences appliquées
• Sciences de l’environnement et de
la conservation (bilingue)*
• Sciences infirmières (bilingue)*
* Ces programmes sont offerts en
collaboration avec d’autres facultés
de la University of Alberta
Maîtrise (2e cycle)
• Maîtrise en arts en etudes
canadiennes
• Maîtrise en sciences de
l’éducation

Quelques carrieres potentielles:








Représentant en commerce international
Spécialiste des politiques environnementales
Analyste financier
Chercheur en sciences biomédicales
Infirmière
Enseignant
Ingénieur Biomédical

Commerce international
et finances

Watch Alberto’s video at
www.international.ualberta.
ca/prospective/video.cfm

pour en savoir plus, consultez notre site
Web CSJ.ualberta.ca

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Faculty of

science
What do a Nobel Laureate, Global Environmentalist, and Discovery
Channel TV personality have in common? A University of Alberta,
Faculty of Science degree. We value discovery, critical thinking, and
a passion for science. We offer specialized training that will give
you the skills, confidence, and knowledge to go far in your career.
This Faculty offers:
• traditional and interdisciplinary degree programs spanning
37 scientific disciplines.
• research and teaching excellence, with nationally and
internationally recognized professors.
• hands-on learning experiences through field schools and
research initiatives.
• small, specialized laboratory training opportunities for all
science students.
• paid internships for Canadian and international students.
• outreach opportunities that take science education into the
community.

“UAlberta is recognized
as one of the world’s
top universities, due
to their resources and
specialization in both the
Paleontology and Earth
Science departments, so
deciding to study here
was an easy choice.”

Sarah Brown, England

Some career possibilities:
• Environmental Consultant (weather modification and global
change, environmental protection)
• Investment Analyst
• Food & Drug Inspector
• Network Architect
• Environmental & Regulatory Specialist
• Water Purification Chemist
• Geophysicist (petroleum, environment, data collection)

Paleontology

more at science.ualberta.ca

Bachelor of Science
• Animal Biology
• Applied Mathematics
• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics (Biological
Sciences)
• Bioinformatics (Computing
Science)
• Biological Sciences
• Cell Biology
• Chemistry
• Computing Science
• Computing Science (Business
Minor)
• Computing Science Specialization
in Software Practice
• Computational Science
(Mathematics)
• Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• Ecology
• Environmental Earth Sciences
• Evolutionary Biology
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Immunology and Infection
• Mathematical Physics
• Mathematics
• Mathematics and Economics
• Mathematics and Finance
• Mathematical Sciences
• Microbiology
• Molecular Genetics
• Neuroscience
• Paleontology
• Pharmacology
• Physical Sciences
• Physics
• Physiology
• Physiology and Developmental
Biology
• Plant Biology
• Psychology
• Statistics

Faculty of

Graduate Studies
& Research
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is home to
more than 7,000 graduate students – the largest contingent of
researchers on campus. Our students play a key role in UAlberta
discoveries as they partner with award-winning faculty to exchange
information and ideas.
This Faculty offers:
• graduate student funding rates that are among the highest
Canada; more than 80% of current doctoral students received
$20,000 CAD a year during their first four years of study.
• world-class facilities, including the National Institute for
Nanotechnology and a first-rate library collection critical for
social science and humanities research.
• diversity in program selection, with 110+ master’s and 60+
doctoral degrees in more than 300 research areas.

“The department of Public
Health Science at UAlberta
has an internationally
recognized reputation
and is formed by a
multidisciplinary team
that has come together
with the common goal of
improving health.”

Isac Lima, Brazil
Master’s Public Health Sciences

• opportunities to conduct research abroad through formal
exchange agreements, industry internships, and field work.
• one of the lowest graduate student tuition rates in Canada.
Tips for finding a program
• Identify and make an inquiry with the department offering a
program in which you hope to study before applying.
• Review department websites. This is where you will find
program and course outlines, specific research areas, faculty
profiles and department contact information. See Programs at
www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca
• Contact a professor whose research matches your interests.
Starting a dialogue with a UAlberta faculty member can be a
great way to find a program that’s right for you. See Find at
Researcher at www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/research

Some career
possibilities:
• Academic faculty positions at
leading universities
• Corporate or private industry
positions
• Postdoctoral fellowships
• Governments, NGOs, and
non-profit organizations

more at gradstudies.ualberta.ca

• Agricultural, Food and Nutritional
Science
• Anthropology
• Art and Design
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business
• Cell Biology
• Chemical and Materials
Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil and Environmental
Engineering
• Communications and Technology
• Comparative Literature
• Computing Science
• Dentistry
• Drama
• Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• East Asian Studies
• Economics
• Educational Policy Studies
• Educational Psychology
• Educational Studies
• Electrical and Computer
Engineering
• Elementary Education
• English
• Etudes canadiennes
• Etudes en langue et culture
• Health Promotion Studies
• Health Sciences Education (NEW)
• History and Classics
• Human Ecology
• Humanities Computing
• Internetworking
• Laboratory Medicine and
Pathology
• Law
• Library and Information Studies
• Linguistics
• Mathematical and Statistical
Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Genetics
• Medical Microbiology and
Immunology
• Medicine
• Modern Languages and
Cultural Studies
• Music
• Native Studies
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Occupational Therapy
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacology
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
• Philosophy
• Physical Education and Recreation
• Physical Therapy
• Physics
• Physiology
• Political Science
• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Public Health Sciences
• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Religious Studies
• Renewable Resources
• Resource Economics and
Environmental Sociology
• Secondary Education
• Sociology
• Speech Pathology and Audiology
• Surgery

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Faculty of

Medicine & Dentistry
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is a
large faculty with 20 departments and 18
research groups.
The Department of Dentistry teaches the
knowledge and skills necessary to assume
positions in private dental practice and
community health care. Admission to the
DDS and Dental Hygiene programs is limited,
and applications are selected on a competitive
basis. 85% of the places in the program are
reserved for Alberta residents, five percent
for international students and ten percent
for non-Albertan Canadians.

The Faculty of Medicine is one of the top three
medical schools for research in North America.
There is an outstanding environment covering
the spectrum of health research, with scientists
who are highly sought after by research centres
in North America and Europe. The teaching
hospital at the University of Alberta is the largest
in Western Canada, offering state-of-the-art
facilities for the clinical education of medical
students and residents.

The following Faculty
offers limited enrolment
for international students.

Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Medical Laboratory Science

Entrance is restricted to students who are
Canadian citizens or permanent residents of
Canada (landed immigrants).
more at med.ualberta.ca

school of

Public Health
The School of Public Health is uniquely focused
on protecting and promoting the health of
populations as well as preventing disease and
injury. Graduate programs in the School of
Public Health are designed to prepare a new
generation of skilled health professionals to
tackle the challenges facing our global population
and improve the health of people. Programs are
centered on the broad spectrum of learning in the

This Faculty offers
graduate programs only.

field of public health and the social determinants
of health. They are interdisciplinary in nature and
practical in their focus. Graduate programs lead
to the following degrees: Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master
of Science (MSc) and the Postgraduate Diploma
(PGD) in Health Promotion.
more at publichealth.ualberta.ca

faculty of

Rehabilitation Medicine
The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine offers
graduate course-based programs in physical
therapy, occupational therapy and speech
language pathology. In addition, the Faculty offers
MSc and PhD programs in rehabilitation science.
The MSc in Rehabilitation Science program is
a thesis degree program designed to provide
entry-level training for future scientists. Typically,
these are students who plan to pursue a PhD in

Rehabilitation Science or a related field. The PhD
in Rehabilitation Science program is a research
degree program designed to provide advanced
research training in rehabilitation science for
students from a variety of rehabilitation-related
backgrounds, not all of whom are credentialed
clinical professionals.
more at rehabmed.ualberta.ca

This Faculty offers
graduate programs only.

university of alberta hospital
photo credit: Photograph Effects

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How to apply
for
1

undergraduate studies

Check out program options, admission requirements, and deadlines.
Explore the impressive list of our program options (page
23)! Choose a Faculty and program appropriate for you.
You will need to:
• Check UAlberta’s English language proficiency
requirements.
• Check to find out what the admission subject
requirements are for your program.

2

You can choose a maximum of three different programs,
in the order of your preference.

Fill out the online application for admission at
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/apply

• You will be required to submit a CAD $115 application
fee by credit card.

You can fill out the application now and send your
documents later.

• Make sure that you receive and save the electronic
receipt to confirm that your application was submitted
successfully.

• Be sure to use your full legal name on the application
form (as it appears in your passport).
• Include your personal email address on your
application form (you will need to validate your email
as part of the application process).

• If you are unable to submit the application form online,
there is a paper application form that can be downloaded
in pdf format at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/forms

Wait to receive your Ualberta email and I.D.s
If you apply online, you will receive important information
from UAlberta by e-mail within 48 hours of submitting
your application.
You will receive:
• Your 7-digit ID number (include this with any
correspondence with the university).
• Your Campus Computing ID (CCID) and password,
which you will use to access Bear Tracks, where you
can track the status of your application for admission
at https://www.beartracks.ualberta.ca

4

NOTE: Some programs can be entered directly from
high school, while others require pre-professional
study which can be completed at UAlberta.

Submit your application online.

Tips:

3

• Find out the application and document deadlines.

• Login information for your UAlberta webmail account.
This is your personal e-mail account with the
University. The University will be sending important
notifications to you on this e-mail account. You are
required to activate this e-mail account as soon as
possible and check it regularly.
NOTE: See UAlberta’s Electronic Communications Policy
at https://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ecommunications

Submit interim documents for Early Admission consideration.
Starting as early as November, your application will
be processed for Early Admission after we receive the
necessary documents.
With an Early Admission letter, you will be able to
start your study permit application and be eligible to
register in courses earlier than if you wait until the
final document deadlines. Early Admission is not Final
Admission. You will need to complete Step 8 and submit
official and complete documents by the deadline.

High school students: Submit a school transcript that
shows all of the courses you have already taken and
grades you have already received, as well as interim
(i.e. midterm) results for courses still in progress.
Postsecondary transfer students: can also be
considered for Early Admission to many programs.
Submit transcripts for your entire academic record
(high school and postsecondary). For the current year
in progress, you must submit all the transcripts up to

5

6

8

Explore scholarship opportunities.
UAlberta provides international students with
exceptional financial rewards for academic and
extracurricular achievements.
In most cases, you will automatically be considered
for scholarships (page 19), but some competitions
require a specialized application.

Your application will be processed for Final
Admission once we have received your original official
documents, showing us your complete academic
record, by the deadline.

www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/
scholarships.cfm

www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/
documents.cfm
Even if you are offered Early Admission, you must
send your official documents and meet all conditions
listed in your Early Admission letter in order to finalize
your admission.

Apply to live on-campus.
All international students who apply for housing
before April 30, 2012 are guaranteed a space in one of
our residences for their first year. This application is
separate from your application to study at UAlberta.
If you have a preference for a particular residence
community (page 13), make sure you apply as early
as possible, starting October 1, 2011.
You can submit your housing application once you
have applied for admission and obtained your 7-digit
UAlberta student ID number. You can apply online at
www.ualberta.ca/residences
There is a CAD $175 application fee for housing
(a partial refund of $150 may be available if you
are unable to attend and cancel before room offers
are made).

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Send your official and
complete documents by
the deadline.

Documents must be sent to UAlberta’s Registrar’s
Office directly from the authorized issuing institution
by the posted deadlines.
The typical documents you will be required to
provide are:
• Proof of English language proficiency
(eg. TOEFL, IELTS, etc).
• High school grades and transcripts, certificates,
and/ or diplomas.
• Transcripts from any postsecondary institutions
you have attended.
• Detailed course descriptions for each
postsecondary course completed outside
of Canada.
• Official English translation of all documentation
not issued originally in English or French.

Apply for your study permit.
In order to study in Canada, you will need a study
permit. Application processing time can take up to
three months to complete. We encourage you to apply
for your study permit well in advance of your program
start date.
You can use your letter of Early Admission to start
your study permit application.
For complete information on immigration and
application requirements, consult the Government
of Canada website at www.cic.gc.ca
You may also contact the UAlberta’s International
Student Services for advice at
[email protected]

and including: first semester results; second semester registration
for the institution you are currently attending; official and final
transcripts for any other institutions previously attended; and
detailed course descriptions of each course .
All applicants must also submit evidence of English language
proficiency (passing score or scheduled test date).
Remember to include your UAlberta 7-digit ID number with all
documents and see page 49 for more information on what you
will need to provide.

Send your documents to:
University of Alberta
Office of the Registrar and
Student Awards
201 Administration Building
Edmonton, AB, Canada
T6G 2M7

www. international.
ualberta.ca/prosepctive/
applyundergraduate.cfm

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Undergraduate

Admissions
Admission is competitive and is based on your complete academic history and
achievement in three main areas:

• Completing an
undergraduate program will
give you a Bachelor’s Degree.
• An undergraduate program
will last four years on
average. Some programs
may take longer to complete.

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English-speaking and bilingual
programs need an adequate level
of English language proficiency
before admission, regardless of their
citizenship status or country of origin.

conducted by the Faculty
of Extension, may be
required to confirm English
language proficiency.

• T
 he University of Alberta reserves the
right to use discretion in determining
adequate levels of language
proficiency to ensure success in
academic programs. In some cases,
additional English language testing,

How can I show that I’ve
met the requirements?

UAlberta will accept one of the following:

Details and conditions

Completing a test of
English Language
Proficiency and earning
the minimum score
required by
UAlberta.

TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language).

iBT: at least 86, with a minimum score of 21
points in each section,
or, Paper based: 580

IELTS (academic) (International English Language
Testing System).

At least 6.5 with no band less than 5.0.

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language
assessment exam).

at least 70

CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and
Trainees).

At least 4.5, with no part less than 4.0

CAE (Certificate in Advanced English, also known as
Cambridge English: Advanced).

At least B

CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English, also known

At least C

MELAB (Michigan English Assessment Battery).

at least 85

PTE (Pearson Test of English) (Academic)

at least 59

English Language Arts 30-1 course
(Alberta High School)

Final blended grade of 75% or better

International Baccalaureate English A1, A2

A grade of 5 or better

International Baccalaureate English B1, B2

A grade of 6 or better

Advanced Placement English.

A grade of 4 or better on the AP English College
Board examination

O-level, GCSE, IGCSE, AS-level or A-level English
Language or Literature course

A grade of B or better (See Note 6)

6 credits of transferable university-level English
Language and Literature completed at a
postsecondary institution where English is the
language of instruction

A grade of B+ or better

The University of Alberta’s ESL 140/145

Successful completion

Three full years of education in English in Canada or
the equivalent in another country where English is the
principal language.

Such education must include Alberta Grade 12 or
its equivalent level, and can be a combination of
secondary and postsecondary education.

Successful completion of the equivalent of three
years of full-time instruction in a school/institution in
Canada in which the major language of instruction
is English.

The level of English proficiency required for
graduation must be equivalent to that in English
language schools/institutions in Canada.

Graduation from a degree program offered by an
accredited University at which English is the primary
language of instruction.

The University must be located in a country where
English is the primary language.

(See Note 4)

as Cambridge English: Proficiency).

Completing certain
courses
that have been
approved by
UAlberta, and
achieving a certain
minimum grade in
that course.
(See Note 4)

Previous Education in
English
(See Notes 1, 2, 3, 5)

Completing UAlberta’s
Bridging Progam

Academically qualified students who do not meet the English Language Proficiency requirements listed
above should consider UAlberta’s Bridging Program. www.ualberta.ca/bridging

Spoken English
language proficiency
(required by some programs)
If you select a program related to Health
Sciences or Education, you will be required
to meet the spoken English language
proficiency requirement. Please refer to
the UAlberta Calendar for how to meet this
requirement (Section 13.3.2).

Note 1: Enrolment in English as a second language (ESL)
courses or programs will not be included in the calculation of
three years of full-time study. Enrolment must be in a regular
high school or postsecondary for-credit program. Where
students are registered in both ESL and regular programs, the
ESL hours will be deducted from the total educational hours.
Note 2: Proof of three years of education must be submitted
in the form of official transcripts (including details on course
enrolment and hours of instruction).
Note 3: Failing grades/courses will not be counted when
calculating full-time attendance. Only courses with passing
grades will be considered.

Note 4: Standardized test results must be issued directly from
the testing office. Photocopies will not be accepted. Test scores
must be valid and verifiable.
Note 5: For a list of countries and institutions that are
recognized as having met UAlberta’s English language
proficiency requirement, visit: www.registrar.ualberta.ca/elp
Note 6: In countries where alpha-grades are further defined by
numerical grades, a minimum grade of 3 is required to meet
ELP (For example: a grade of B3).

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Subjects

Subject requirements for undergraduate admission:
general information

To be admitted to a UAlberta undergraduate program, you need to show that you
have fulfilled certain academic requirements, for example: completing certain
courses, and/or exams.

Can students enter UAlberta
undergraduate programs
directly from high school?

• Direct Entry programs can
be entered directly from
high school.
• Professional programs cannot
be entered directly from high
school – you need to take some
postsecondary courses first.
(All prerequisites can be taken
at UAlberta).

How many subjects do I need to present if I am a high school
student entering a Direct Entry program?
You need 5 Admission Subjects taken at the senior level (or highest level)
in high school.
For example:
Subject requirements if you apply for the general Bachelor of Science Program

1. English
2. Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry)
3. One from Biology, Chemistry,
Calculus, Physics, or Computer Science
4. One from Biology, Chemistry,
Calculus, Physics or
Computer Science
5. Subject from Humanities,
Fine Arts, or Sciences

Some requirements will be specific
subjects, such as 1 – 4 listed here.
Some requirements can be a subject
from either the Humanities, Fine
Arts, or Science categories

See page 47 for more information

Transfer students:

If you are transferring from another postsecondary institution,
you will be evaluated on a combination of your postsecondary
and high school results.
Note: Some programs will have additional requirements,
such as portfolios or an audition.

To find the specific admission requirements
for your program, visit www.international.
ualberta.ca/prospective/admissions.cfm

What courses qualify as
Humanities, Fine Arts, or
Science subjects?
• Humanities subjects: English
(Literature and Composition);
Languages other than English;
History; Cultural Geography;
Social Studies; Economics
• Fine Arts subjects: Art;
Drama; Music
• Science subjects: Math (Algebra,
Geometry, Trigonometry);
Biology; Calculus; Chemistry;
Physics; Physical Geography;
Science; Computer Science

What subjects do I need to
What do I need to send
enter a Professional program? to show that I’ve met the
admission requirements?
• You will need to complete
some postsecondary study
(university-level) before you
can be considered for admission.
All prerequisites can be taken
at UAlberta.

• The level and amount of
postsecondary study required
will vary by program.
• Admission is based on your
academic performance at the
postsecondary level, but may also
include some of your high school
matriculation subjects.

You will need to send us your official
documentation. Grades can possibly
come from your local high school
curriculum, postsecondary work, or
an internationally recognized exam,
such as:
• IB
• AP
• SAT
• A, AS, or O Levels

What’s next?
• Visit www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/
admissions.cfm to see the specific subject requirements for
your program
• Learn about the competitive average required on page 48
• Learn about the documentation you will need to send on
page 49
• Check the deadlines on page 51

studying in sub

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Common
equivalency
Begin by consulting www.international.

ualberta.ca/prospective/admissions.cfm

to determine what program-specific courses are required.
Then, verify subject equivalencies in the chart below.

comparisons

Equivalency comparisons (commonly seen in the American System)
To meet the Subject Requirements, you can present the prerequisites listed in column A, B, C, or D.
Subject
Requirements
Will Vary by Program

English

A

High School Courses

or

Four years of English Language
Arts with a course at the senior
level.

BAdvanced
Placement
English

C

or

SAT Critical
Reading/SAT
Subject Tests

SAT Critical Reading with a
minimum score of 550

or

D

IB courses

English

If a senior level course
is completed prior to the senior
year, this must be indicated on
the transcript or in a letter
from the school.

Humanities

Three years of History,
Government Studies, or Civics
including the senior year.
A Language other than English
may also be used. At least three
consecutive years are required,
including the senior year.

Fine Arts

Government and
Politics, Human
Geography,
European History,
World History,
any Language at
the AP level, US
History, Micro
Economics,
Macro Economics,
Psychology

American History and Social
Studies (minimum score 620);
World History (minimum score 620);
French (minimum score 580);
German (minimum score 560);
Latin (minimum score 600);
Modern Hebrew (minimum score 600);
Italian (minimum score 620);
Spanish (minimum score 570);
Korean (minimum score 600);
Japanese (minimum score 620);
Chinese (minimum score 750)

• Anthropology • Economics •
Geography • History • History of
the Americas • History of Europe
• History of Africa • History of Asia
& Middle East • History of Asia &
Oceania • Islamic History • Philosophy
• Psychology • Arabic • Bengali •
Bosnian • Bulgarian • Cantonese •
Chinese • Czech • Danish • Dutch •
Finnish • French • German • Greek •
Hindi • Indonesian • Italian • Japanese
• Latin • Mandarin •Norwegian •
Polish • Portuguese • Russian •
Slovak • Spanish • Swahili • Swedish
• Turkish

Three years of the same Fine Arts
subject (e.g. 3 years of Music or 3
years of Art, including the senior
year. Combinations of disciplines
will not be considered.)

Art History, Studio
Art, Music Theory

N/A

• Art & Design • Dance • Film •
Music • Theatre (Drama Theatre
Arts) • Visual Arts

Math (Algebra
/ Geometry /
Trigonometry)

Pre-Calculus (Calculus,
Statistics, Business or Applied
Mathematics will not be
considered.)

N/A - There is no
AP course that
meets the Algebra
requirement for
admission.

Mathematics Level 2 or
Mathematics IIC with a minimum
score of 600

• Mathematics • Math Studies

Calculus

Calculus course completed at
the senior level.

Calculus AB,
Calculus BC

There is no SAT Subject test
in Calculus

Mathematics

Biology

Biology E or Biology M with a
minimum score of 590

Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry with a minimum score
of 600

Chemistry

Physics

Physics with a minimum score
of 600

Physics

Environmental
Sciences,
Statistics ,
Computer
Science A,
Computer
Science AB

N/A

• Computing Science • Design •
Environmental Systems

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Sciences

Advanced or Honors courses in
the US curriculum may meet
the subject requirements for
certain faculties. Applicants
are encouraged to take SAT
subject tests to meet the subject
requirements for their program.
One year high school course
alone will not meet the subject
prerequisite for admission.

* Advanced or Honors courses in the US curriculum may meet the subject requirements for certain Faculties.
Visit www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/admissions.cfm

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GPA

Competitive averages

Competitive averages are determined each academic year. The minimum admission average
varies depending on the Faculty and Program; however, in general, applicants are expected to
have the minimum level of achievement indicated below.

• British Curriculum
Grades of As and Bs on GCE
O-level and predicted A-level
subjects; a minimum of 2
(sometimes 3) subjects must
be completed at the AS or
A-level (check the admission
requirement prerequisites for
which subjects must be at the AS
or A-level).
Applicants who do not plan to
write A2 / Advanced level exams
will miss the published UAlberta
document deadline (August 1)
and are encouraged to take SAT
subject tests in appropriate areas.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
(www.ibo.org)
UAlberta will award Final
Admission based on a minimum

30 IBO approved predicted points
on the full diploma (including
bonus points), and presentation
of the 5 matriculation subjects (at
higher or standard level). Final
IB grades in the range of 4 to 7
in the 5 matriculation subjects
are considered competitive for
admission.
• Advanced Placement (AP)
A combination of grades of 4
and 5, and presentation of the 5
matriculation subjects.
• Chinese Curriculum
A combination of As and Bs on
the Joint Graduation Exam (Hui
Kao), or a competitive score on
the University Entrance Exam
(Gao Kao), and presentation of

the 5 matriculation subjects.
Results must be issued by the
governing authority.
• US Curriculum
An overall average of B/B+,
with Advanced/Honors Science
subjects to meet matriculation
subjects; SAT Reasoning and
Subject Test results can assist
you in meeting the entrance
requirements (see Common
equivalency comparisons on
page 47).
Other curricula and credentials will
also be considered, see
www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/equivalencies.cfm

To view competitive admission averages from last year, visit
www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/gpa.cfm
Presentation of the minimum requirements does not always guarantee admission.

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Documentation:

What should you provide

Do not wait until the deadline to submit your documents. The earlier we
receive your documents, the earlier we can consider you for admission.
documents are submitted.
A maximum of two years of
transfer credit from your previous
institution can be applied towards
a University of Alberta degree.

Official documentation must be
sent directly from the issuing high
school, postsecondary institution,
government, or organization.
• One official copy of your high
school diploma and a transcript
of your grades are required.
• E-documents (document
scans) will be accepted from
international high school
applicants for evaluation for
Early Admission to direct entry
programs, but the original
documents must still be
submitted to the University of
Alberta by the August 1 document
deadline for Final Admission.
• If you have attended a
postsecondary institution,
then two official copies of your
postsecondary transcripts are
required. You will need to provide
a detailed course syllabus for
all postsecondary coursework
completed outside of Canada.
See details at www.international.
ualberta.ca/prospective/
applytransfer.cfm
• Transfer credit is determined on
an individual basis and will be
evaluated once all supporting

Photocopies will not be accepted. In
the event that the issuing institution
produces only one official copy of
the document and will not send
additional copies to universities, we
will accept a certified copy.
Certified copies can be authorized
by one of the following: your high
school, university or college; a notary
public; a ministry of education office;
a Canadian Embassy or Consulate
General.

Please remember to include your
7 digit UAlberta ID number in all
correspondence.
Send documents to:
University of Alberta
Office of the Registrar
and Student Awards
201 Administration Building
Edmonton, AB, Canada
T6G 2M7
Send Scans of documents
for Early Admission to:
[email protected]

In the event that
a certified copy
is presented, the
original document
must be presented
for verification
upon your arrival
on campus.
Documents issued
in a language
other than English
or French must
be accompanied
by official English
translations.

Information and Privacy
Canadian law prohibits the University of Alberta from
discussing the details of an applicant’s file with anyone
but the applicant. In the event that you wish to allow a
counsellor, parent, or other third party to have access to
your file, written permission (including your signature)
must accompany the application form.
MORE AT www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/documents.cfm

Advanced standing:

Get university credits for advanced high school curricula

There are several high school education systems that exceed the level of meeting the basic
admission requirements to enter UAlberta’s undergraduate programs. UAlberta recognizes
the commitment and excellence of students who have successfully completed these curricula.
Transfer credit, advanced placement, and the opportunity for credit by special assessment are
available for students who have demonstrated excellence in specific subject areas in these
international curricula:
• International Baccaleaureate (IB)
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• British system (GCE) A-Level
Visit www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/advancedstanding.cfm and find out which UAlberta
course equivalents you can earn by successfully completing specified IB, AP, and GCE A-Level courses
with required grades.
Note: Students given advanced placement
will be permitted to register in a senior
course. Students entering the Faculty of
Arts who are given Advanced Placement
will be admitted to a senior course
after determination of their background
qualifications for that course (interview,
placement test, etc.). They may also
challenge a junior or senior course for credit
via the Credit by Special Assessment route if
they have appropriate qualifications and are
eligible within the regulations.
Note: For students entering the Faculty of
Engineering, transfer credit for the first
(qualifying) year courses does not reduce the
minimum load requirement of 37.0 units.
Note: Augustana Faculty course equivalents
for transfer credit are available in the U of A
Calendar (Section 16, Admissions Chart 6).

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Application Deadlines

Document Deadlines

Fall/Winter (September entry)

Fall/Winter (September entry)

Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences. . . . . . . . . May 1
Arts
BA (Criminology). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
All other programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Augustana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
Education
BEd and BEd After Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
BEd (Adult Education Route) . . . . . . . . Contact Department
Diploma in Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1
Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Law
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Medicine & Dentistry
BSc (Dental Hygiene Specialization)
Post-Diploma Degree Completion . . . . . . . . . November 1
Dental Hygiene Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Medical Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Native Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . March 1
Physical Education & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Campus Saint-Jean
Bilingual BCom and BEd (Elementary, Secondary) . . March 1
BSc Nursing (Bilingual) apply to Faculty of Nursing. February 1
All other programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Open Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 31

The document deadlines for most UAlberta programs are:
High school applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 1
Postsecondary/transfer applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15

Winter Term (January entry)
Spring/Summer Terms (May entry)
Summer Term (July entry)
Refer to UAlberta Calendar at
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar

The academic year is divided into four terms.

The following programs have different deadlines or require additional
documentation:
Arts
BA (Criminology) – references, résumé
and written statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
transcripts and interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1
BFA (Art and Design) and BDesign
portfolio submission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
BFA (Drama) in Acting – audition application . . . . January 11
BFA (Drama) in Theatre Design
references, portfolio submission . . . . . . . . . . . April 1
BFA (Technical Theatre)
letter of intent, references, interview, and résumé . . April 1
BMus and BMus/BEd – audition application . . . . . . . May 1
Augustana
All applicants – residency application . . . . . . . . . August 1
BA (Music Major or Minor) – interview. . . . . . . . . . April 15
BSc (Music Minor) – interview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 15
BMus – audition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 15
Education (Diploma) – all documents . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1
Law – all documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Medicine & Dentistry
Dentistry – Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) . . . . . . . January 15
Medical Laboratory Science – letter of intent . . . . . . . May 1
Dentistry and Diploma in Dental Hygiene –
All previously completed course work and
course registration of current year. . . . . . . . November 1
Fall term final grades and Winter Term
registration of current year. . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Medicine – Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT),
interview and letters of reference,
all previously completed course work,
and course registration of current year . . . . . November 1
Fall Term final grades and Winter Term registration
of current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Pharmacy – letter of intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
Open Studies Consult UAlberta Calendar §12.7

Winter Term (January entry)
Fall Term
Winter Term
Spring Term
Summer Term

September to December
January to April
May to mid-June
July to mid-August

The majority of undergraduate programs accept applications
for the Fall Term only, but there are several programs
that can admit in Winter or Spring. Complete details on
deadlines and application procedures can be found on
our website at www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/
admissions.cfm

Spring/Summer Terms (May entry)
Summer Term (July entry)
Refer to UAlberta Calendar at
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar

Don’t wait until the deadline to send your
documents! The earlier we recieve your documents,
the earlier we can consider you for admission.

Tuition and

Cost of Living

* This tuition estimate is based on 2011/12 rates assessed to undergraduate students
in Arts or Science and is subject to change. For most updated rates, visit www.
registrar.ualberta.ca. Other faculties, such as Engineering and Business, have a
higher rate of tuition. Consult the UAlberta website for additional information.

8 months

12 months

Tuition & Fees*

$ 19,340

$ 19,340

Accommodation

$2,800 - $5,300

$4,200 - $9,000

(PRIVATE APARTMENT)

$5,600 - $8,100

$8,300 - $12,200

Food

 $2,160

$3,240

Clothing

$400

$600

Bus Pass2

$0

$308

Books and
Supplies

$1,200

$1,200

Miscellaneous

$1,480

$2,220

TOTAL (CAD)

$27,380

$31,108

TOTAL (USD)3

$27,145

$30,840

Based on 30 credits
in 8 months (CAD)

$

(SHARED)1

Accommodation

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Estimate
Based on 30 credits
in 12 months (CAD)

1. For undergraduate student residences that range from dormitory-style rooms to four-bedroom,
shared apartments.
2. A student bus pass for September to April is included in UAlberta’s non-instructional fees.
From May to August, students may purchase a bus pass.
3. 1 Canadian dollar= $0.9914 US dollars (average exchange rate from May 2010 to May 2011,
www.oanda.com)

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You can get advanced standing
or transfer credit if you successfully
complete certain high school courses.

You don’t have to make the final
decision about your major and
minor right away.

UAlberta can offer you transfer credit, advanced
placement, or the opportunity for credit by special
assessment if you have demonstrated excellence
in specific subject areas under the GCE A-Level, IB,
and AP curricula.

UAlberta offers 200+ undergraduate programs so
you have great flexibility to tailor your degree to
your interests. In some programs, you can enroll in
a Faculty but wait up to your third year to declare
your major and minor areas of study.

www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/advancedstanding.cfm

www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/programs.cfm

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You can apply now and then send
your documents later.
To start the application process, you just need to
complete the Application for Undergraduate Studies
form and submit it. The application deadline for most
direct entry programs is May 1, but there are some
exceptions. Documents have a later deadline, (June 15
or August 1 for most programs) so you can send them
later on, although you should try to send them as soon
as possible to get a faster admissions decision.
www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/documents.cfm

Did you

know

UAlberta accepts many
different international curricula.
In addition to IB, AP, British, and US-based
curricula, UAlberta accepts many local high
school curricula from around the world.
Consult our website to see which curricula
are accepted from your country.
www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/equivalencies.cfm

You can complete your preprofessional year at UAlberta.
Most undergraduate programs
can be entered directly from high
school, but some require at least
one year of pre-professional study
before you can apply. You can
complete your pre-professional
studies at UAlberta.

You can track the progress of
your application online.

When you submit your application to study at
UAlberta, you will receive an ID and login for
Beartracks, our online system where you can
track your application status. Eventually, you
can also use it to register for your courses.
www.beartracks.ualberta.ca

more at www. international.ualberta.ca/prosepctive/applyundergraduate.cfm

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