Studying at the U of A as an International Graduate Student
Studying at the U of A as an International Graduate Student
A Top-100 Global University
The U of A offers an expansive range of opportunities to shape your future, your way. Learn from world-class instructors, and enjoy a career that matches your ambition.
Your Study Permit
Previously there was a limit on the amount of international graduate students accepted into Canadian post-secondaries. Now any international students taking a master’s or PhD program at the University of Alberta are exempt from this study permit cap.
Find a program that fits you
There are more than 500 programs in 300+ research areas. Choose from certificates, course-based master's, thesis-based master's and doctoral programs, as well as from multiple delivery options, including online, on-campus, or hybrid (a mix of online and on-campus).
Health Sciences
Natural + Applied Sciences
Social Sciences + Humanities
Top 100 university in the world
#1 in Canada for artificial intelligence and machine learning research
#8 globally for impact on United Nations sustainability goals
Top 15 globally for nursing, sports-related subjects and petroleum engineering
Home to a 2020 Nobel Prize Winner + 2024 AM Turing Award Recipient
2nd largest research library in Canada
How your U of A Credential sets you up for success
Our grads earn more
Graduates with a master's degree have a 30% higher income 2 years after graduating vs. the national median.
Professional Development
The U of A is the first Canadian university to introduce a Professional Development requirement, empowering students to harness their abilities and interests as they set and work towards clearly defined career goals.
Career Supports
The Career Centre equips U of A students and alumni to develop the skills, knowledge, experiences and connections they need to confidently manage their careers.
Graduate Teaching and Learning Program (GTLP)
Open to all graduate students, this program allows you to learn first-hand from some of the most dedicated and award-winning instructors, all while gaining valuable teaching experience.
Graduate Student Internship Program
Get flexible, paid work experience while completing your degree.
Research, Innovation, and Facilities
World-Changing Research
We're a leading research institution where ideas become reality. Our expertise spans energy, climate, food sustainability, AI, and health—addressing today's most pressing local and global challenges.
Renowned Facilities
The University of Alberta is home to some of the most advanced facilities in the world, including the Canadian Ice Core Lab, which is studying over 10,000 years of climate change, and our artificial intelligence labs that are creating smart bionic limbs.
Amazing Mentors
Learn from the best and work alongside them, online or on-campus, in their research labs or their field studies.
Entrepreneurship + Innovation
The University of Alberta is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation at every stage. Our diverse programs, services and resources offer support through mentorship, education and commercialization, along with guidance on licensing and technology transfer.
Financial Assistance + Housing
Funding your credential
$58.5 million in graduate student financial aid is available each year in the forms of scholarships, awards, bursaries and more.
Please note: there are limited funding opportunities available to students pursuing part-time graduate studies or those completing a certificate program.
Minimum Guaranteed Funding for PhD Students
The U of A provides financial support for PhD students through years one to four of their program with minimum guaranteed funding of $100,000 CAD over four years and not less than $25,000 CAD in their first year.
Housing for Mature Students + Families
The U of A has four different housing types of graduate level students, with an average monthly rent of $1,309 (not including a meal plan).
Interested in living off campus? Edmonton is one of the most affordable big cities in Canada with the average 2-bedroom apartment costing only $1,598.
Child Care Assistance
The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) offers support for graduate student parents in the form of GSA Child Care Grant (based on income), private feeding and care spaces in Triffo Hall and SUB, and limited child care services for students who parent.
Contact us
International students currently studying in Canada: Contact the Student Service Centre
International students studying outside of Canada can email: welcome@ualberta.ca
Chat with a U of A Student
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