Bachelor's
Up to CAD 120,000 over 4 yrs
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
"Alberta's top research university (QS 2027 #96), one of Canada's top 5"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#96 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta (UAlberta) was founded in 1908 in Edmonton and is one of Canada's top five universities, ranked #96 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. More than 44,000 students (about a quarter international) study across 17 faculties in three colleges, on North Campus and campuses including Augustana (Camrose) and Campus Saint-Jean. UAlberta is known for engineering, AI and machine learning (Amii), energy, health sciences and agriculture, with over CAD 550 million in sponsored research a year. International tuition is fixed for the whole degree.
Rankings & Recognition
#96
Ranked #96 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#=94 in 2026); Canada's #4.
Accreditations & Memberships
U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
Universities Canada
Worldwide Universities Network
Association of Commonwealth Universities
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Alberta's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
72.5#
Employer Reputation
56.0#
Faculty / Student
40.7#
Citations / Faculty
67.4#
Intl. Faculty
99.6#
Intl. Students
74.2#
Intl. Research Network
94.0#
Employment Outcomes
71.0#
Sustainability
91.3#
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Key Facts
1908
Founded
44,000+
Total Students
About 25%
International
17 in 3 colleges
Faculties
CAD 550M+ a year
Research Revenue
Popular Programs
Engineering
Computing Science (AI)
Business (Alberta School of Business)
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Nursing
Kinesiology
Economics
Petroleum Engineering
Application Details
Main Deadline (approx.)
1 June 2027
Scholarship Deadline
10 January 2027
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 150
India Exemption
Class 12 English 75%+
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 (no band < 5.5, approx.) |
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TOEFL iBT
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90 |
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PTE Academic
|
61 |
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Duolingo English Test
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120 |
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CBSE / CISCE English
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75%+ = exempt |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 150
Avg Scholarship
CAD 5,000 - 120,000
Career Outcomes
77%
Placement Ratio
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Staff — 13,000+
Faculties — 17
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Notable Alumni
Joe Clark (Prime Minister)
Peter Lougheed (Premier of Alberta)
Beverley McLachlin (Chief Justice)
Campus & Location
UAlberta's main North Campus is on the North Saskatchewan River valley in central Edmonton; other campuses are South Campus, Campus Saint-Jean (French), Enterprise Square downtown and Augustana in Camrose.
Campus Details
North
Campus Edmonton
South
Campus
Campus
Saint-Jean
Augustana
(Camrose)
Enterprise
Square
Campus Forecast
Summer high approx. 23 C
Winter high approx. -7 C
Cold dry winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residence + meals CAD 14199 - 17967 / year
First-year residence available
Dining
Residence dining halls
Food courts across campus
Health & Wellness
Health and dental CAD 810 / year
Activities & Clubs
Golden Bears and Pandas sports
450+ clubs
Co-op options
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
44,000+
International
About 25%
Cost Deep-Dive
Engineering (Intl, 2026-27)
CAD 49,952 / year
Business (Intl)
CAD 46,547 / year
Science / CS (Intl)
CAD 39,792 / year
Arts (Intl)
CAD 39,233 / year
Augustana (Intl)
CAD 35,908 / year
Fees + Insurance
Approx. CAD 3,900 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
UAlberta admits mainly in September (some programmes in January). Most programme deadlines fall between March and June 2027; apply by 10 January 2027 for application-based scholarships.
Scholarships at University of Alberta
4 scholarships available
Bachelor's
Up to CAD 10,000 (automatic)
International Admission Scholarship
Bachelor's
Up to CAD 15,000
International Leader Scholarship
Bachelor's
Up to CAD 5,000 (automatic)
Regional Excellence Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 (CBSE / CISCE / State) with programme subjects; 75%+ English = test exempt. IELTS 6.5. Degrees: 4 years.
Postgraduate
4-year bachelor's (about 3.0 GPA, approx. 70%+). IELTS 6.5+. Master's: 1-2 years.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (no band < 5.5, approx.)TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test
CBSE / CISCE English
75%+ = exemptRequired Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on ualberta.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
5
Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
6
Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
UAlberta's main North Campus is on the North Saskatchewan River valley in central Edmonton; other campuses are South Campus, Campus Saint-Jean (French), Enterprise Square downtown and Augustana in Camrose.
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