🛢️University of Alberta

Edmonton, Canada

QS World 2026 · #96

One of Canada's leading research universities, with deep energy-sector ties in Edmonton.

About Alberta

University of Alberta is one of Canada's most research-intensive universities, with particular strength in Engineering tied to Alberta's energy sector. Its North Campus is one of the largest in Canada.

Why students choose it

  • Strong Engineering ties to Alberta's energy sector
  • One of Canada's most research-intensive universities
  • Large, self-contained Edmonton campus

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Typical entry grades

AAB (A Level)  ·  IB 34

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

CA$40,000–CA$55,000/yr

high tier for Canada — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, Edmonton

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Alberta's financial aid office.

Many Canadian universities offer automatic entrance scholarships for international students based on high-school grades — often no separate application needed beyond the standard admission application.

  • University international entrance scholarships: e.g. University of Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, UBC's International Major Entrance Scholarship — merit-based, automatically considered for eligible applicants at many universities.
  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: Federally funded, but for doctoral/research study, not undergraduate admission.

Coverage ranges from a one-off award to full tuition for the most competitive automatic scholarships — check each university's international scholarships page for exact criteria.

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Popular courses

Petroleum Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Medicine

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · Not required at Bachelor's entry — Medicine is a postgraduate degree here, entered via MCAT after completing a Bachelor's degree.

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Agriculture

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Natural Sciences

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Durations are typical for Canada — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes)
Typical deadline
Rolling from October, with most competitive programmes closing mid-January
Note
High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

TOEFL: 80–90 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Alberta FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Alberta as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Alberta?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Alberta expects around AAB at A Level or 34 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Alberta's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Alberta's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Alberta cost for international students?

International tuition at Alberta typically falls in the CA$40,000–CA$55,000/yr range (high tier for Canada). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Alberta's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Alberta?

Alberta follows Canada's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes), with applications generally due rolling from october, with most competitive programmes closing mid-january. High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance. Always verify the exact date on Alberta's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Alberta?

Canada universities, including Alberta, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Alberta known for?

One of Canada's leading research universities, with deep energy-sector ties in Edmonton. University of Alberta is one of Canada's most research-intensive universities, with particular strength in Engineering tied to Alberta's energy sector. Its North Campus is one of the largest in Canada.

Can I apply to Alberta with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Alberta accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Canada University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Alberta and every other Canada university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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