Incoming Exchange

Information for International Exchange Students and Partners of the Alberta School of Business

The University of Alberta is a Top 5 Canadian university and is considered one of the Top 150 universities in the world. It has 18 faculties on five campus. Our main campus (North Campus) is located in Edmonton, one of the northernmost major cities in the world. The UofA has a total student enrolment of approximately 40,000 students from 156 countries.

As part of the larger University of Alberta, the Alberta School of Business is one of the world's leading institutions of business education and research. As the first and longest continually-accredited business school in Canada, the Alberta School of Business embodies a province shaped by people who are adventurous, hard-working and spirited. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School's more than 30,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities.

The Alberta School of Business is home to just over 2,000 undergraduate and 400 MBA students. We receive close to 100 exchange students from our partner institutions each year, which accounts for roughly one-third of all incoming exchange students studying at the UofA. Exchange participants are fully incorporated into the student life at the University of Alberta as they are encouraged be involved in campus activities and/or join one of more than 425 student groups on campus which provide opportunities to pursue academic, cultural, recreational and political interests.

As one of Canada's oldest and highest ranked Business schools, we're sure you'll find a semester at the UofA a beneficial and enjoyable experience academically, culturally and socially.

Please read through our website carefully. Here you will find all relevant information for exchange students, including application, academics, housing, semester dates and more.