University of Alberta: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

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116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada.  

Public/Private status

The University of Alberta, also known as U of A or UAlberta, is a public research university. 

University of Alberta Rankings 

The University of Alberta ranks in the top-five Canadian institutions with over 500 graduate programs, 200 undergraduate programs, and 450 student organisations. It has 400 teaching and research partnerships in 50 countries.

 It is ranked 126 in QS Global World Rankings 2022 and 125 in THE Rankings 2021. The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) ranked U of A's Palaeontology program amongst the top 3 globally, its Forestry, Geology, and Petroleum programs in the top 5.  

Courses Offered in the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta offers several different programs in the following areas:

  Agriculture and Related Technology

• Business and Administration Studies
• Communications, Journalism, and Related Studies
• Computer and Information Technology
• Education and Library Studies
• Engineering, Architecture, and Related Studies
• Engineering and Science Technologies
• Environment, Forestry, and Related Studies
• Fine Arts and Performing Arts
• Health Care, Medical Studies, and Technologies
• Humanities and Languages
• Mathematics
• Personal, Home, and Food Studies
• Physical Education and Recreation
• Religious Studies
• Sciences
• Social Sciences, Law, and Interdisciplinary Studies

Popular Course: BBA in Canada

Admission Requirements for University of Alberta

International students must demonstrate their eligibility on three grounds to gain admission to the University of Alberta: academic grades, English proficiency, and completion of needed studies. The following are the particular qualifying conditions for each programme level:

Requirements for Undergraduates: 

The overseas students are evaluated at this level based on their Grade 10 and 12 board scores. Predicted Grade 12 scores are submitted to the university if the pupils are pursuing early admission. Admission will be granted only after the final Grade 12 results are presented. The following are the additional requirements: 

• Five academic disciplines relevant to the curriculum completed successfully. 
• Students who score more than 75% on the Central Board of Secondary Education's All India Senior Secondary School Certificate (ISSC) Core English fulfil the University of Alberta's English language competence criteria. 
• IELTS Academic: 6.5 or higher overall band score; 5.5 or higher individual component scores.
• TOEFL iBT: A total score of 90 is required, with a score of 21 in each component. 
• Pearson Academic English Test (PTE): Individual component scores of 60 or above; total score of 61 or better.

Requirements at the Graduate Level (Master's and Doctoral Programmes)

• A four-year Bachelor's degree is required for the Master's program (or equivalent as recognized by the University of Alberta) 
• Master's degree is required for the doctoral program (or equivalent as recognized by the University of Alberta) 
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems for both Master's and Doctoral degrees, based on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) 
• Students who have earned a bachelor's degree or its academic equivalent from an institution recognized by the University of Alberta and where English is the medium of instruction fulfil the University of Alberta's English language competence standards. 
• Academic IELTS: Individual component scores of 5.5 or above; total band score of 6.5 or higher.

Documents Needed for Application

International applicants who wish to apply to the University of Alberta must provide scanned papers in jpeg or PDF format along with their University of Alberta application. The maximum file size is 10 megabytes. Students can subsequently change their documents in the online application by choosing 'update courses.' The physical copies of the completed documents should be mailed to the University of Alberta's official address.

Documents Required at Undergraduate Level

  Undergraduate Applicants (currently attending post-secondary institutions)

• High School Transcript of Grade 11
• Any Interim Grade 12 Scores
• Any Final Grade 12 Scores
• English Language Test Score / Result 

  Undergraduate Applicants (completed post-secondary education)

• High School Certificate/Diploma
• Transcript of Grades
• English Language Test Score / Result

 

Documents Required at Graduate and Doctoral Level

• Transcripts, Degree Certificates, Marksheets
• English Language Test Score / Result

Department-Specific Documents

•    CV, Statement of Intent, Statement of Research Interest, Writing Samples
•    GRE/ GMAT
•    Reference Letters

University of Alberta Scholarships

The following scholarships are available at the University of Alberta for undergraduate and graduate students. 

The Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, and other organisations finance awards, scholarships, and prizes given to excellent candidates. Entrance scholarships:

•    International Student Scholarships: Value:Up to $9,000; payable over four years
•    University of Alberta Gold Standard Scholarship:Value: Up to $6,000
•    University of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship: $5,000/Year
•    University of Alberta Master's Entrance Scholarship: Stipend: $17,500 (International students will receive an additional $10,000 to help cover fees.)
•    Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship(AGES): Minimum award of $11,000 and maximum of 15,000

Placement Assistance Provided by the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta assists its students throughout their employment journey, from creating an excellent CV to landing their dream job. The institution has a specialised career centre that contacts small, medium, and large firms and posts employment openings on campusBRIDGE, an online job network. Students can register for this online employment portal to receive the most up-to-date information about job openings and career activities. 

The University of Alberta assists its graduates in developing the appropriate skill set, knowledge, relevant experiences, and connections. In fact, the institution offers a specific job program for differently-abled students called the Accessibility Work Experience Program, which assists them in their career pursuits.

Job Fairs at the University of Alberta

The greatest way to connect students with potential companies is to hold a job fair. The University of Alberta organises employment fairs between October and January each year. This time, in light of the COVID-19 epidemic, the university will host a virtual career fair where students will be able to: 

• If applicable, upload resumes, credentials, scorecards, relevant videos, and proof of previous job experience. 
• Use one-on-one and group conversations to interact with employers. 
• Attend a virtual job fair. 
• Take part in a career exploration program online. Interviews and enlisting the assistance of a professional 
• Participate in programs that combine employment and study.

Job Opportunities

In recent years, international students have flocked to Canadian universities because of the lower cost of education than many US schools, the ease of admission process, and the high-paying employment available in Canada. With 9 institutions listed in the QS Global University Employability Ranking 2020, Canada produces employable graduates. The University of Toronto is at the top of the ranking in Canada, followed by the University of Waterloo and the University of Alberta. 

In terms of employability, the University of Alberta has shown to be one of Canada's finest, receiving the top rankings in the field of 'Partnerships with Employers' (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020).

According to one of the university's employment surveys, graduates of the University of Alberta can find secure career prospects with their degrees. Furthermore, the research found that UAlberta graduates have a substantially lower unemployment rate than the national average, demonstrating the value of a University of Alberta degree. Graduates of the University of Alberta may earn a median income of 50,000to 55,000 CAD (INR 29.48-32.43 lakh) within six months after graduation. 

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