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2024 Ranking and Overview

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world rank  66

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Overview

Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Edmonton (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Alberta. This institution also has a branch campus in Camrose. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education of Alberta, University of Alberta (UofA) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of Alberta (UofA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 116-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UofA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Alberta's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Alberta's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Alberta' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Alberta's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Acronym UofA
Founded 1908
Motto Quaecumque vera
Whatsoever things are true
Colours Green and gold
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of Alberta general video presentation.

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Campus Location

Address 116 St. and 85 Ave.
Edmonton
T6G 2R3 Alberta
Canada
University of Alberta Phone Number +1 (780) 492 3111
University of Alberta Fax Number +1 (780) 492 1488
Other locations Camrose

University of Alberta's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Alberta's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Alberta's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Alberta: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Alberta's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Alberta's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Alberta.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)		 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)		 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Alberta's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Alberta's admission information.

University of Alberta's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Alberta's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Alberta a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Alberta's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Alberta's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Alberta has more than 9000 international students.

University of Alberta's Admission Office Admission Office

Office of the Registrar and Student Awards, 201 Administration Building, University of Alberta
Edmonton T6G 2M7
(780) 492 3113


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Alberta's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Alberta.

University of Alberta's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Alberta has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Alberta's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Alberta's Control Type Control Type

University of Alberta is a public higher education institution.


University of Alberta's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Alberta is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Alberta's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Alberta's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Alberta does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Alberta's main facilities:


University of Alberta's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Alberta's Library


University of Alberta's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Alberta's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Alberta's main services:


University of Alberta's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Alberta's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Alberta's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Alberta's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Alberta's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Alberta's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Alberta's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Alberta is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Advanced Education of Alberta

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1908


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Alberta's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • American Library Association (ALA), Committee on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Alberta as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Alberta's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Canada (UC)
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)
  • Association of Universities of the Canadian Francophonie (AUFC)
  • University of the Arctic (UArctic)
  • Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
  • Association of University Forestry Schools of Canada (AUFSC)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
  • Canadian University Press (CUP)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Alberta 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Alberta's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Alberta's Facebook page review University of Alberta's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Alberta's X (formerly Twitter) page review University of Alberta's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Alberta's YouTube channel review University of Alberta's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Alberta's Instagram page review University of Alberta's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Alberta's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

University of Alberta's Wikipedia article

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