The University of Alberta is a leading Canadian research university in Edmonton, founded in 1908. It ranks among Canada's top five universities and is known for energy, engineering, and health sciences research. Students benefit from strong industry ties with Alberta's energy and tech sectors.
Edmonton, Canada
Top 150 — QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 5 in Canada — Maclean's University Rankings
$600M+ annual research funding
AACSB-accredited Alberta School of Business
Top 200 globally — QS Graduate Employability Rankings
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
20 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:90, GMAT:560
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:90
Bachelor of Science in Computing Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:90
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:90
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:90
Top-5 Canadian research university — $600M+ in annual funded research.
Pioneer in AI research — home to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii).
Canada's largest law school by enrollment — Juris Doctor ranked in Canada's top three.
Direct pipelines to oil, gas, and tech employers — major recruiters include Suncor, Shopify, and Amazon.
Graduates are hired by Suncor, Amazon, KPMG, Alberta Health Services, and the Government of Canada.
Engineering and computing graduates report median starting salaries between CAD $70,000 and $90,000.
MBA graduates move into finance, consulting, and energy management roles across Western Canada.
Health sciences graduates enter residency programs or roles with Alberta Health Services and federal agencies.
Undergrad
Rolling — closes around June 1
Postgrad
Rolling — closes around May 1
Undergrad
Not available for most programs
Postgrad
Rolling — closes around October 1
The main North Campus spans 50 city blocks and holds over 90 buildings, including labs, clinics, and Canada's largest university hospital.
Edmonton is a mid-sized city with affordable rent compared to Toronto or Vancouver. Summers are warm, winters are cold, and the city has a strong arts and food scene along Whyte Avenue.
Valid study permit from IRCC
Letter of acceptance from UAlberta
Proof of financial support for tuition and living
Valid passport for duration of study
Medical exam if required by IRCC
Port of entry documents on arrival
