University of Alberta

Edmonton, Canada · Research

Alberta flagship with strength in energy and artificial intelligence research.

Admissions Data — University of Alberta

Acceptance Rate58% (Accessible)
Admission Average83-90%
Regular DecisionMar 1
Application Fee$135
Average Financial Aid$5,000
Need-Blind AdmissionsNo
Total Enrollment40,000 students
International Students20%
International TuitionCAD $32000
LocationEdmonton, Canada
Founded1908
TypeResearch
QS World Rank#111
THE World Rank#119
US News Rank#CA4
Research OutputExcellent

Notable Strengths

Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarship up to CAD $9000.

Applying to University of Alberta as an International Student

University of Alberta typically requires an admission average of 83-90% (percentage marks). Canadian universities use percentage averages, not the US 4.0 GPA scale.

With an acceptance rate of 58%, University of Alberta is a accessible institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

The Regular Decision deadline is Mar 1. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.

International student tuition at University of Alberta is CAD $32000 per year.

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