University of Alberta (Edmonton)
University of Alberta (Edmonton) is a universitywide partner in Edmonton, Canada.
| Student experiences | |
|---|---|
| Webpages | General information for exchange students Course information (sign in as a "guest") |
| Social media | Start Here at the University of Alberta (YouTube) |
| Academic calendar | Semester I: 1st week of September – end of December Orientation commences generally the last week of August for semester I and the 1st week of January for semester II. Exams take place the 2nd and 3rd week of December for semester I and the 2nd and 3rd week of April for semester II. |
| Requirements | GPA (Average Grade) There is no GPA requirement for this destination. English Language Requirement Graduate (master) students need proof of proficiency: A grade of 7 or higher in final year English VWO or Please check the most recent language requirements on the website of the host university. Undergraduate (bachelor) students will receive a letter stating their English proficiency from the International Office. |
| Areas of study open to exchange students | All except for:
Undergraduate students cannot take graduate-level courses but grad students may be able to take undergraduate-level courses. |
| Courses at Master’s level | Yes |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Housing assistance | On-campus housing is guaranteed for exchange students at UAlberta in semester I. There is no housing guarantee for semester II, but generally all exchange students can be placed. |
| Estimated living costs per month | The estimated living costs per month for a student living on-campus are around 1900 CAD (estimate from March 2022). You can find a more detailed breakdown of expenses in the fact sheet. |
| Credits | You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table |
| Number of places available | 2 places per year |
| Selection | Selection was necessary in 2023-2024, but not often in the years before. |
Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office:
Australia, New Zealand, South Afrika & Spain*
Name: Ms. Tessel Arendsen
E-mail: region3@uu.nl
* only Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Erasmus+ grant questions
The International Office can only help you with questions related to the content of your Learning Agreement and with signing documents on behalf of the Sending Institution.
For all other Erasmus+ grant related questions, please refer to the Erasmus+ grants for Studies page (scroll down to “Contact the Erasmus Office” to make an appointment) or send an e-mail to erasmus@uu.nl
For questions about faculty programmes and internships, contact the Faculty International Offices.
Phone availability
Phone: +31 (0)30-2531224
Office hours for calling: Tuesday and Thursday, 14:00-15:30
Make an appointment via Teams
We are available for appointments via Teams. If you have a question, use the calendar below to make an appointment.
If you are unable to make it to your appointment, please do not forget to cancel.
Christmas break
Please note that the University-wide International Office will be closed from December 23rd, 2023 to January 7th, 2024. Mailboxes will only be monitored for urgent matters in the first week of January.