University of Alberta
Edmonton · Sitio web oficial ↗
University of Alberta is in Edmonton, Canada; its bachelor's degrees are taught in French. Tuition for international students: C$35,908–C$49,953 (≈ US$25,200–35,100) per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: GCE A-levels; High school diploma Completion of five academic subjects; IB Diploma. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: application fee C$150. Scholarships: 6 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition C$35,908–C$49,953 per year (≈ US$25,200–35,100) (varies by programme) + housing and meals C$8,531 per year (≈ US$6,000) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 5 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship: only for students from China, RAE de Hong Kong (China). |
| Chances of admission | GCE A-levels. High school diploma: Completion of five academic subjects. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 120, PTE 61. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 1 mar (Application deadline) |
| Where and how students live | Edmonton · 24 km from YEG airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals C$8,531 per year |
| Working while studying | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International Admission Scholarship Top students could receive up to CAN $10,000 based on admission average.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (7)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All undergraduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, are required to fulfill language proficiency requirements.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“English Language Proficiency can be met through coursework, years of full-time study, language tests (like IELTS, Duolingo, etc) or by studying in ELP exempt countries and institutions who satisfy the requirements.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, only the 1-6 score scale is considered: Overall score of at least 4.5, with no individual band score below 4.5”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“For tests taken before January 21, 2026: Total score of 90 with no section less than 21”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“A score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with no band less than 6.0.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“At least 120 for English Language Proficiency, with no integrated subscore below 100. (Individual subscores are not applicable)”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“PTE (Academic) (Pearson Test of English Academic) At least 61, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The University of Alberta has five faculties that offer a Bridging Program designed for applicants who meet all other admission requirements for their program of choice, except for English Language Proficiency (ELP).”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The Bridging Program allows eligible students to complete the ELP requirement by taking English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses during their first year of study, while also being eligible to enroll in academic courses and earn credit toward their degree.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English is the primary language of instruction and communication for all programs at the University of Alberta (excluding our French-language Campus Saint-Jean).”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Chan Pang Kuen Memorial International Distinction Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Hasta C$120,000 (≈ US$84,300) en total
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 10 ene
Fuentes (2)
“Students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit receive up to CAN $120,000 (payable over 4 years).”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 10.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12President's International Distinction Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Hasta C$120,000 (≈ US$84,300) en total
- Number of awards: 25
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 10 ene
Fuentes (2)
“Each year 25 students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit receive up to CAN $120,000 (payable over 4 years).”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 10.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from China, RAE de Hong Kong (China)
- Amount: Hasta C$100,000 (≈ US$70,300) en total
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 10 ene
Fuentes (2)
“Students with a superior admission average and self-declared financial need entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit who are Chinese or Hong Kong citizens could receive up to CAN $100,000 (payable over 4 years).”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 10.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12International Leader Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Hasta C$15,000 (≈ US$10,500)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 10 ene
Fuentes (2)
“This scholarship recognizes and rewards well-rounded applicants with superior academics based on their leadership roles and accomplishments in their school, community organizations, extracurricular activities or even in their workplace. Recipients may receive up to CAN $15,000.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 10.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12International Admission Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Hasta C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (2)
“International Admission Scholarship Top students could receive up to CAN $10,000 based on admission average.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Regional Excellence Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Hasta C$5,000 (≈ US$3,500)
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (2)
“Regional Excellence Scholarship Top students from certain regions could receive up to CAN $5,000 based on admission average.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Arts · 4 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Faculty: Arts Program: Bachelor of Arts Housing: off-campus Total units of course weight: 120.0 Degree Length: 4”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Commerce · 4 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Faculty: Business Program: Bachelor of Commerce Housing: off-campus Total units of course weight: 120.0 Degree Length: 4”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science · 4 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Faculty: Science Program: Bachelor of Science Housing: off-campus Total units of course weight: 120.0 Degree Length: 4”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering · 4 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Faculty: Engineering Program: BSc in Civil Engineering Housing: off-campus Total units of course weight: 168.0 Degree Length: 4”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes taught in French: Baccalauréat ès sciences · 4 years · Campus Saint-Jean Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Faculty: Faculté Saint-Jean Program: Baccalauréat ès Sciences Housing: off-campus Total units of course weight: 120.0 Degree Length: 4”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Campus Saint-Jean offers French-language programs ranging from language training and assessment through our École de langues , to two-year college programs through the Centre collégial de l'Alberta, to a full range of undergraduate and graduate university programs through the Faculté Saint-Jean.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | C$150 one-time (≈ US$105) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The $150 or $100 (for current or former students) non-refundable application fee for new students must be paid at the time of application”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All undergraduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, are required to fulfill language proficiency requirements.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Transcripts and test scores supporting your application should be submitted as soon as possible. No admission decisions are made until all required documents are received.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If you are still in high school we require your final-year course registrations as well as your previous years results.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application — Fall intake | 1 mar (reference)Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Timeline for Fall 2027 Applicants”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“October 1, 2026 Opening application date for admission, awards and residence.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“March 1, 2027 Deadline to submit application for admission for most programs.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Scholarship application | 10 eneFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “January 10, 2027 Entrance Award Application Deadline”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 10.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | C$35,908–C$49,953 per year (≈ US$25,200–35,100) (2026–27 figure) Bachelor of Science: C$39,792 per year (≈ US$28,000) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | C$8,531 per year (≈ US$6,000) (2026–27 figure) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Campus Saint-Jean: C$10,000 per year (≈ US$7,000) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | C$23,448 per year (≈ US$16,500) (reference) |
Fuentes (10)
“$35,908-$49,953 FOR INTERNATIONAL TUITION”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“*These figures are based on one year of full-time study for 2026-27; fees are subject to change every year.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Program: Bachelor of Science Housing: off-campus Total units of course weight: 120.0 Degree Length: 4 Guaranteed Year: 5 Program-based: The instructional fees specifically related to the program you have been admitted to. Guaranteed Tuition Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total Tuition Fee Tuition Fee $ 39,792.00 $ 159,168.00”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Tuition is accurate for the Fall 2026 academic year.”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Student Type: International Student Year: Fall 2026 Faculty: Science Program: Bachelor of Science Housing: on-campus”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Room and Board $ 8,531.00”costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“In addition to these tuition fees, an additional amount of approximately CAD $ 10,000 must be provided for living expenses (accommodation, food, entertainment, etc.)”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“By default, you'll be enrolled for health and dental coverage through Alumo (formerly Studentcare). Students have the ability to opt out of health and dental coverage.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The University of Alberta guarantees housing to the following students.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“First-Year Undergraduates April 30 For Fall term move-in”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The University of Alberta guarantees housing to the following students.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“First-Year Undergraduates April 30 For Fall term move-in”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Housing available during breaks | Yes Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Residence has a number of options to meet the needs of students requiring spring and summer housing.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If you are a current resident living in a First Year residence building, you will be able to stay in your current room assignment until May 7”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. government rule Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“If you’re working during a break scheduled by your DLI, such as summer and winter holidays, or a reading week, you can work unlimited hours off campus”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 24 government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “We have co-ops, practicums and internships in every direct-entry faculty.”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“There are a number of work experience opportunities embedded right into your program: Alberta School of Business Co-op Program”www.ualberta.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. government rule Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“If your program was at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Edmonton |
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| Nearest major airport | Edmonton International Airport (YEG), about 24 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q640694 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).