For International Students

Find your purpose here.

Join future innovators, leaders and world shapers at one of the Top 100 universities in the world!

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  • Top 5

    university in Canada


  • Top 100

    university in the world


  • 97%

    of grads get jobs

Learn more at University of Alberta rankings.

Programs + Requirements

Tap into a world of opportunity with over 200 diverse undergraduate programs. By finding your perfect program and reviewing the requirements, you’ll be on your way to joining our vibrant community of 7,000 international students from 157 countries.

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Admission requirements

Hands-on Research

You could meet your mentor and learn from award-winning professors while getting involved in research, as early as your first year of study.

Work Experience + Careers

Work experience built into our degrees makes our graduates some of the most employable in the world. All direct-entry programs allow for practicing skills in real-world settings.

Visiting Student Programs

If you already study at a university or college level and wish to visit the University of Alberta for a shorter period than a full degree, there’s a good chance you can!

Awards + Scholarships

As an international student, find out what you might be eligible for!

Entrance scholarships

Explore the University of Alberta

01

U of A Viewbook

Every detail you need to know is here, but you’ll also find out what makes our student experience so inspiring, rewarding and life-changing.

02

U of A and Your Country

Explore how students from your home country are studying at the U of A! Find specific admission requirements, special scholarships and local connections related to your country.

03

Virtual Campus Experience

Transport yourself to the U of A! Our 360-degree videos provide an easy virtual tour of locations and events on our North Campus in Edmonton.

Chat With a U of A Student

Have questions about what it's like to study at the U of A? A student ambassador can tell you! Sign up to get your questions answered.