Visiting Student and Internship Programs

International Summer and Winter Programs

Spend three weeks at one of Canada's top universities! Join students from across the globe and develop skills in leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary academic learning.

The International Summer and Winter Programs are open to undergraduate students from any post-secondary institution around the world.

International Visiting Student Program

(Previously known as VSCP)

The International Visiting Student Program (IVSP) is a unique program enabling students to study at UAlberta for six to 12 months in regular academic courses while enhancing their English language skills.

The IVSP is for students whose first language is not English and who are registered in a degree program at a university outside of Canada.

Research Internships

UAlberta offers numerous internship programs for students from select countries and partner institutions. Interns can participate in cutting-edge research with renowned faculty members.

Custom Short-term Programs

UAlberta offers numerous internship programs for students from select countries and partner institutions. Interns can participate in cutting-edge research with renowned faculty members.

Visiting Students (non-Exchange)

Students enrolled at other universities may be able to attend the University of Alberta for one term or one academic year as a visiting student. The purpose is usually to receive course credit that can be transferred back to their degree at their home institution.

Interested in Studying at UAlberta?

If you are interested in studying at UAlberta as a full-time undergraduate student (in a degree program), please visit our admissions site.