Student Life
About the University of Alberta
Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta is one of Canada's leading research and teaching institutions. The U of A also offers a great campus life with a beautiful walkable campus, and outstanding facilities for intramural and recreational sports. There's an active graduate students' association and hundreds of student groups that appeal to a variety of interests.
The School of Public Health is located in the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Academy (formerly known as the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy) on the university's North Campus. We're just minutes from the North Saskatchewan river valley, North America's largest stretch of urban parkland. Nearby, historic Whyte Avenue is lined with boutiques, pubs and coffee shops. And, just across the river, downtown Edmonton hosts the Arts District, including the Winspear Centre of Music, the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Royal Alberta Museum and the Citadel Theatre.
There are a lot of useful resources available to you as a student to help you navigate your academic journey.
- School of Public Health Students' Association (SPHSA) - student-run organization that serves as an academic and social support system for students.
- Graduate Students' Association (GSA) - student-run, not-for-profit organization, and the official representative body for all master's and PhD students at the University of Alberta.
- Student Group Services - supports student life through programming and administrative assistance to student-run clubs and organizations on campus.
On campus
- Graduate Student Residence — offers graduate students accommodations.
- International Centre — maintains a housing binder for international students looking for accommodation.
- Residence Services — provides on-campus housing for students, including those with families. Check out residences, rates and apply online.
Off campus
- Edmonton Journal — our local newspaper provides a list of accommodations.
- Housing Registry — find a place, a roommate or both! Check out the database of available housing in the university area.
- Landlord and tenant issues — access information about landlord and tenant responsibilities and dispute resolution advice with guidance from the Government of Alberta.
- Campus Maps — navigate maps to get where you need to go.
- Edmonton International Airport — book a flight, check arrival and departure status and more.
- Edmonton Transit — access city bus and train schedules and route information.
- Safewalk — provides a free walk-along service for students and staff travelling on and around campus at night.
- U of A Parking Services — learn more about parking on campus.
- Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) — offers eligible students unlimited access to public transportation in Edmonton, St. Albert and Strathcona County.
- Campus Life — find the information you need about campus life at the U of A.
- Campus Recreation — expand your interest in fitness and wellness in diverse programs and courses.
- International Student Services — get the help you need to adjust to life in Canada.
- Rubric — get to know the student groups on campus, register for events, advertise membership information and more.
- 4U@SPH — stay up-to-date with pertinent information related to the School of Public Health through our internal School e-newsletter.
- Online School events calendar — get details about School events.
- Student email — receive updates about your program and more.
- U of A events hub — register for a variety of events, including lectures, workshops, conferences and concerts.