The Alberta School of Business is the University of Alberta's business faculty, in the Business Building on North Campus above the North Saskatchewan River valley. It teaches a large BCom programme, an MBA and graduate programmes in accounting and research. Energy, finance and accounting are strong themes, fitting Alberta's economy. Tuition for international students is lower than at business schools in Toronto or Vancouver.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Official website: ualberta.ca
University of Alberta
AACSB
North Campus, Edmonton
CA$34,000 – CA$45,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ualberta.ca before you apply.
BCom Accounting
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BCom Finance
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
20 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, IELTS: 7.0
BCom Marketing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Accounting and finance programmes linked to Alberta's energy sector.
A BCom with co-op options.
Lower international tuition than big-city rivals.
Graduates join energy firms, banks and accounting practices in Edmonton and Calgary.
Accounting graduates pursue the CPA designation.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
North Campus sits above the river valley, with trails that follow the North Saskatchewan. The LRT at University station goes downtown in about ten minutes.
Edmonton is cold in winter, sometimes brutally so, but rent is cheaper than in Vancouver or Toronto, and Alberta has no provincial sales tax.
Letter of acceptance from the University of Alberta
Alberta provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Undergraduate applications for September are due by early spring, and the BCom fills early. The MBA uses rounds that close in spring. International applicants should apply early.
The BCom and MBA start in September. Check graduate programme pages for any other start dates.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from the University of Alberta and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
BCom majors in accounting, finance and marketing are popular, along with the MBA. Undergraduate entry needs high school grades in English and math and IELTS 6.5. The MBA needs a GMAT or GRE and IELTS 7.0.
Yes. The University of Alberta offers entrance scholarships to international undergraduates, and the business school has MBA scholarships.
