#4in Canada (Maclean's)QS #111 globallyMedical Doctoral
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta 40,000 students English Founded 1908
Domestic Tuition
$6,200 / yr
Alberta has among the most regulated tuition in Canada
Acceptance Rate
62%
Avg. Grade Required
82%
min. 75%
Co-op Available
Yes
About
The University of Alberta is one of Canada's top five research universities, situated in Edmonton, the gateway to Canada's north. Ranked in the global top 125, U of A is internationally recognized for engineering, oil and gas research, agriculture, and medicine. Alberta's growing economy and thriving tech sector make Edmonton an excellent city for co-op placements and careers.
- Top 125 globally (QS 2024)
- World-class engineering and energy research
- Strong co-op and work experience programs
- Low tuition relative to program quality
- Booming Edmonton tech and energy job market
Programs Offered
Engineering & TechnologyPure SciencesHealth & MedicineBusiness & CommerceArts & HumanitiesLaw & Social SciencesEducationEnvironmental & Life SciencesComputer Science & Data
Tuition & Costs
Domestic
$6,200 – $10,000
per year
Alberta has among the most regulated tuition in Canada
International
$28,000 – $45,000
per year
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Typical average
- 82%
- Minimum average
- 75%
- University type
- Public
- Campus size
- Large (40,000)
Key Deadlines
- Fall admission
- Mar 1, 2025
- Transfer deadline
- Apr 1, 2025
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