Research University
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta · Est. 1908
#100
2026 QS World
A top-100 global university with strength in energy, AI, and health sciences.
QS Rank
QS #100
Enrolment
42,000+
Programs
400+
Co-op
Available
About
The University of Alberta is a comprehensive public research university in Edmonton. It has particularly strong programs in engineering, natural resources, and artificial intelligence. The university runs a significant co-op program and has close ties with Alberta's energy sector.
Study permit eligibility (DLI status)
To study in Canada as an international student, your institution must be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). An active DLI status means the institution is authorised to accept international students on a study permit. DLI status can change — always confirm on the IRCC official list before applying.
Verify on IRCC DLI list →Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
PGWP eligibility is not confirmed for this institution in Vianorr's current dataset. International students should verify eligibility directly on the IRCC eligible-institutions list before applying.
Source: Not yet verified — see IRCC list
PGWP eligibility on IRCC.gc.ca →International admission overview
Academic requirements
- →See official institution website — admission requirements not yet catalogued by Vianorr.
English language tests accepted
Application methods
- → See official institution website
Typical intakes
Admission details for this institution are not yet catalogued by Vianorr. Always verify requirements on the official admissions website.
Official admissions page at U of A →Faculties and schools
Tuition
| Student type | Annual tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|
| International students | $24,600–$38,800/yr |
| Canadian/PR students | $5,700–$9,100/yr |
Ranges reflect variation across faculties and programs.
Admissions
Co-operative education
Available
Paid work terms integrated into degree program. International students can participate; work permit implications differ from PGWP — verify with the institution.
Admission competitiveness
Selectivity varies significantly by faculty and program. Vianorr does not publish institution-wide acceptance rates because no single verified figure reflects actual competitiveness for your specific program.
Officially authorised advisers
Advisers listed here hold documented authorisation from U of A — a letter of appointment, signed agent agreement, or equivalent documentary evidence is on file with Vianorr. These are commissioned agents: the institution may pay them a commission when a student enrols through them.
Independent advisers familiar with this institution
These advisers are not authorised by U of A and have no commission agreement with it. They have reported experience helping students apply to this institution. Their claim has not been independently verified by Vianorr beyond the adviser's own assertion.
Provider reports experience with this institution's admission process · Checked 2026-06
✓ Student-paid. No commissions from U of A.
Notable alumni
- Mark Carney
- Peter Lougheed
- Mel Hurtig
Source and update history
| Data field | Source | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| QS ranking | QS World University Rankings 2026 | 2026 |
| Tuition (international) | Institutional fee schedule 2024–25 | 2024-09 |
| Tuition (domestic) | Institutional fee schedule 2024–25 | 2024-09 |
| DLI status | IRCC DLI list | Not yet reviewed |
| PGWP eligibility | Not yet verified — see IRCC list | Not yet reviewed |
| Admission requirements (international) | Official institution admissions pages | Not yet reviewed |
| Institution adviser relationships | Provider-submitted documentation; institution-confirmed | Not yet reviewed |
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Apply or enquire
Visit official application page →U of A website →Vianorr does not manage applications. These link to the institution's own admissions pages.
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Find an adviser →Life in Edmonton
- Avg. 1-br rent$1,520/month
- Monthly transit$100/month (ETS)
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