University of Alberta (Edmonton)

University of Alberta (Edmonton) is a universitywide partner in Edmonton, Canada.
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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 | 4 places per year |
Selection | Selection was not necessary in the past few years. Selection for first place was not necessary for 22-23. However students who selected this as second or third place could not be placed. |

Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.