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About the U of A

The University of Alberta is a top 5 Canadian university, and ranked in the top 100 institutions in the world. Over 44,000 students make up our campus, with 157 nationalities represented.

Our History

Founded in 1908, the U of A has a strong history of innovative teaching and research. We’re also a member of the U15, a prestigious group of Canada's top research universities.

Our Reputation

Our programs and professors are ranked as some of the best in the world, including:

#1 for artificial intelligence in Canada
Top 10 globally for nursing and engineering
#6 globally for impact on UN sustainability goals
Nobel Prize in Medicine (Sir Michael Houghton, 2020)

Our Location

We are centrally located in the young and vibrant capital city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, home to 1.3 million people and growing rapidly!

We are known for our sunshine, with 325 sunny days each year, as well as our festivals with over 50 each year ranging from live theatre to sports to cultural events.

We make it easy for Alaska residents to attend the University of Alberta.

Use your 529 Plan tax-free at U of A.

US Direct Loans and FAFSA are also accepted.

$52 MILLION

in undergraduate scholarships available

University housing is guaranteed

to US students who apply by April 30.

Guaranteed Tuition Rate for all 4 years*

*USD rates are subject to change based on daily conversion rate (your tuition in Canadian dollars will remain the same for all 4 years of study).

Dollars and Sense

We believe a top-tier education should be attainable, and take pride in being one of the most affordable top universities. Even better – American students can leverage a favorable foreign exchange to maximum tuition savings

Today's conversion rate

Average rent cost: $1,285 CAD (Approx $935 USD)*

* 1-bedroom apartment off-campus

Our Average tuition cost: $40,000 CAD / year (Approx $29,000 USD)

International, Close to Home

Studying at the University of Alberta is your opportunity to experience an international education with students from all around the world. But you’ll never be far from home.

Fly from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in approximately 6 hours.

Top 100 globally for graduate employment

Want one of the most employable degrees on the planet? The U of A ranks in the top 100 globally for graduate employment. That’s why our grads have a 97% employment rate.

Internationally-recognized work experience

Many faculties at the U of A offer paid co-op programs or work experience placements, letting you obtain practical experience while you earn your degree.

With Edmonton serving as a hub for government, industry, and research, there are plenty of opportunities locally for students to gain experience. But many programs also offer international placement opportunities. Recent student Co-Op placements include:

Red Bull Racing
Augsburg Rocket Factory

YETI Coolers
Google

Tesla

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I worked for 12-months with the Electronics team at Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high performance engineering arm of Oracle Red Bull Racing. I was responsible for an entire part of an electrical system on the RB17 Hypercar Project and was also tasked with building some calculators and simulation tools. My work has contributed towards shaving off several kilograms on the vehicle, saving us a few tenths per lap!”

Sarthak, 5th year, electrical engineering co-op

Get to know Edmonton and Alberta

In Edmonton, there is always something happening! Even in winter. We know that as Alaskans you don't let a little cold keep you from the good times.

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Did you know?

Edmonton has the lowest cost of living out of any major Canadian city.

Alberta has the highest salaries out of any Canadian province.

Canada is consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world (Global Peace Index)

Canada is also ranked as having one of the highest qualities of living (Global Peace Index)

Edmonton is home to North America’s biggest shopping mall, West Edmonton Mall. There are over 800 stores to shop!

Edmonton is within three hours of the Rocky Mountains, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.

Rogers Place is home to our National Hockey League team, the Edmonton Oilers. It also hosts many of North America’s largest concert acts.

Our campus is located right beside Edmonton’s river valley. It’s North America’s largest urban parkland, containing nearly 100 miles of trails – that’s 22x the size of Central Park!

Working in Canada after graduation is easy

Not to get too far ahead of ourselves, but if you love Edmonton as much as we think you will, after graduation you may be eligible to stay and work in Canada for up to three years with the Post Graduation Work Permit.

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