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 Ranked in the
world’s
top 100
universities
An education can give you the tools to effect change in the world,
inspiring those around you to do the same.
In 1908, the University of Alberta opened under the leadership of
President Henry Marshall Tory, who promised that the university
would be for the “uplifting of the whole people.”
This pledge holds true today.
University of Alberta students live to inspire, uncovering new ideas
and thought through their studies and using their education to make
a difference, uplifting the lives of others.
You can be a part of it. U of A is one of Canada’s leading research
and teaching institutions with 200 undergraduate and 170 graduate
programs that rank among the world’s finest.
 Uplifting our
Future Leaders
Message from President Indira Samarasekera
What an exciting time at the University of Alberta, one of the most dynamic,
internationally-focused post-secondary institutions in Canada! Each and every day, there
are new opportunities for discovery, innovation, and achievement.

With approximately 37,000 students and 4,000 international students enrolled in 18

faculties, the University of Alberta offers more than 200 undergraduate and 170 graduate
programs taught by world-renowned faculty in some of the most advanced facilities in
the world.

Here, you will find one of Canada’s finest theatre teaching facilities, as well as Canada’s
second largest research library system. We are home to over 400 distinct research
laboratories, as well as the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology and the National Institute for
Nanotechnology. Our researchers have achieved groundbreaking developments that
include the first commercial application of nanotechnology, a silver-coated antimicrobial
dressing; the first oral antiviral agent to treat chronic hepatitis B infection; and the
Edmonton Protocol treatment for Type 1 Diabetes.

You can join one of our 300 student groups on campus in nearly every academic,
cultural, recreational, and political area of interest. Or gain valuable experience and
participate in a University of Alberta undergraduate research program. You might travel
to take a study-abroad program at one of our dozens of international partner institutions. “When our first president,
What we have to offer here can lead to an exciting future. Our graduates have become Henry Marshall Tory, founded
government leaders, Olympic gold medalists, and Academy Award and Nobel Prize the University of Alberta, he
winners. Like you, all of them, at one time, had to choose their university. promised that it would
'uplift the whole people,'
They chose the University of Alberta – and discovered an educational experience that
transformed them into leaders, innovators, and pioneers. I encourage you to consider by inspiring learning and
the University of Alberta – and discover what awaits you here. discovery that would serve
and bring prosperity to
Alberta, Canada, and the
Sincerely, world. More than one hundred
years later, the University of
Alberta continues to nurture
future leaders and encourage
discoveries that fuel 21st
Indira V. Samarasekera, O.C. century advancements.”
President and Vice-Chancellor
Henry Marshall Tory,
U of A’s first President.

President Indira Samarasekera is the 12th President of the University of Alberta.

Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dr. Samarasekera is a renowned metallurgical process engineer who has received several honors recognizing her
excellence in research. An avid supporter of the arts, Dr. Samarasekera actively encourages students to pursue a well-rounded education that fosters
knowledge, creativity and ingenuity.
Since beginning her term as President in July 2005, Dr. Samarasekera has been a visible presence on campus, meeting with students, faculty, staff, and
the external community in defining and sharing her vision for the University of Alberta.
 Q What does “uplifting the whole
people” mean to you?

A Not to just consider yourself as an individual, but

consider yourself as part of the whole people. We have
the responsibly to uplift the whole people.
Jiawei Lin, China
Accounting

Watch Jiawei’s video at

www.international.ualberta.ca/
prospective/video.cfm

Q What does “live to

inspire” mean to you
as a U of A student?

A Living to inspire means being

grateful to those who have
paved the way for me to be
here and making sure that their
efforts are not in vain by optimizing
my talents, aiming to excel in all I
do, remaining humble while doing it, and
knowing that I also have a responsibility to my peers both
here and in my home country to make the best of this
opportunity.
Chaka Zinyemba, Zimbabwe
Human Geography

What are some things

Q about U of A that
you find inspiring
and uplifting?

A The diversity of heritages

and interests of the people
on campus (and it’s a beautiful
campus, by the way) makes for
What does “uplifting the whole people” a very rich university experience.
Q mean to you?
It’s great to be part of mature
conversations that stem from something
that a friend heard in lecture. To realize how much I have

A Uplifting the whole people means that a university education not

only helps one develop professional knowledge, but also develop
skills that are beneficial in life such as critical thinking, analytical
skills, communication skills, team work, and a motivation to make a
difference in the community.
Tin May Win, Myanmar
Food Business Management
learned in only two years at the U of A is astounding.
I can more deeply experience the world around me
because I know more about it, and I feel inspired to share
the good parts with others and to chip away at the
foundations of the bad parts.
Robin Hubensky, Canada
Chemistry

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Why choose
U of A
10 great things
that you can only find at U of A:

1. Canada’s National Institute for 10 ways

Nanotechnology (NINT)
2. Western Canada’s largest teaching hospital.
3. Canada’s second largest research library system.
4. Canada’s leading theatre training
facility, the Timms Centre.
5. Canada’s only stand-alone School of Public Health.
6. The most professors with 3M awards (Canada’s highest
award for undergraduate teaching excellence).
7. Canadian undergraduate programs in paleontology and
land reclamation.
8. Canada’s most powerful laser: the 800 Hz NMR
spectrometer.
9. The second-highest amount of external research funding
in Canada.
10. Canada’s only independent Faculty of Native Studies.
TIMMS CENTRE
that you can live to inspire at U of A:
1. Participate in International Week and help to build
global awareness.
2. Do your part to help the environment – U of A was
voted one of Canada’s “greenest” employers.
3. Volunteer for Bridges, a program where international
students share their culture with local schools and
other organizations.
4. Run for student government. Our Students’ Union is very
active and works to represent our student community
and provide student services.
5. Make a discovery! U of A students are encouraged to
take part in research and explore new ideas that can
change the world.
6. Apply for an internship that helps the community, such
as through the Non-Profit Board Internship program.
7. Support campus fundraisers – there are many hosted
throughout the year to support charitable organizations
like UNICEF and the United Way.
8. Join a student club or association that is helping the
community, such as our Amnesty International Chapter.
9. Join and complete courses in U of A’s Community
Service Learning Program.
10. Take part in a social
event and help
to build a friendly
campus community!

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10 of the great
accomplishments to come from U of A:

1. Canada’s first Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded to alumnus

Richard Taylor in 1990.
2. The co-discovery of insulin by faculty member Dr. James
Collip, who worked with Frederick Banting, Charles Best,
and John MacLeod.
3. The discovery of a potential new cancer treatment using
DCA (an inexpensive generic drug) by faculty members
Dr. Evangelos Michelakis, Dr. Kenn Petruk, and their
research team.
4. The revolutionary islet transplantation for diabetes, led by
the Edmonton Protocol team.
5. The Human Metabolome project, led by faculty member
Dr. David Wishart, which gave the world’s first list of
“ingredients” for the human body.
6. The invention of early sonar by faculty member Dr.
Richard Boyle.
7. Canada’s first successful open-heart surgery, performed

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in 1956 by faculty member Dr. John Callaghan.
8. The life-saving Hepatitis B treatment, Heptovir,
developed and administered for the first time in 1998
by faculty member Dr. Lorne Tyrrel.
9. Lab on a chip technology for detecting cancer, by faculty
members Dr. Linda Pilarski and
Dr. Chris Backhouse.

The Canadian
Maple Leaf flag,
designed by alumnus
George Stanley!
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10 cool things
to see at U of A:

1. A great view of Edmonton from RATT (Room at the

Top), the restaurant on the 6th floor of the Students’
Union Building.
2. Canada’s largest university-based meteorite collection.
3. The Tropical Display Greenhouse, with 150 tropical species
of plants and birds.
4. The Rooftop Astronomy Observatory on the Physics
building, where you can check out eclipses and more.
5. The Fine Arts Building Gallery, with fine arts exhibits that
include student artworks.
6. The Paleontology museum, with more than 2 million
fossils and dinosaur bones.
7. The Van Vliet Centre – an ice rink, climbing walls, dance
studios, gyms, pools and more, all under one roof.
8. HUB Mall, a shopping centre with 50 shops and services,

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as well as student residences.
9. Concerts and dance competitions at the Myer Horowitz
Theatre and Dinwoodie Lounge.

The Golden Bears and Pandas

25 varsity sports teams in action!
Go cheer them on!
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table of contents
1 Alberta / Canada 11 Campus Life
3 Edmonton 13 Residences
4 Seasons 15 International Centre
5 U of A campuses 17 World of work
6 Fast facts 19 Scholarships & awards
7 Inspired learning
8 A history of inspiring accomplishments

23 What do you want to study? 33 Nursing

25 Agriculture Life & 34 Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Studies
Environmental Sciences 35 Physical Education & Recreation
26 Arts 36 Campus Saint Jean
27 Augustana 37 Science
28 Business 38 Graduate Studies & Research
29 Education 39 Medicine & Dentistry,
30 Engineering Public Health
31 Law Rehabilitation Medicine
32 Native Studies

41 How to apply 50 Advanced standing: British system

43 Undergraduate Admissions 51 Advanced standing: IB
44 English language proficiency 52 Advanced standing: AP
requirement 53 Application and document deadlines
45 Subject requirements 54 Tuition & cost of living
47 Competitive averages 55 Did you know? (info about admissions)
48 Common equivalency comparisons 56 Application
49 Documentation: What should you provide?
 Alberta,
Canada An inspiring blend of
natural and urban spaces.

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From coast to coast in Canada, you will find

breathtaking natural beauty and world-class,
modern cities ready to welcome you. Canada is a
celebration of different cultures coming together to
inspire one another and be a part of “the true north
strong and free,” as it says in our national anthem.
Alberta is a province in Western Canada and is
home to the majestic Rocky Mountains, one of the
most beautiful and scenic areas in the world. With
an economy that remains strong in the global
marketplace, Alberta offers a high quality lifestyle. It’s
the perfect blend of bustling city life and the natural
peace of the great outdoors.
You can study hard all week and explore the Rockies
on the weekend!
Canada ranks 4th out of 182 countries on the UN’s 2009 Human Development Index.

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 Edmonton
A city of great
inspiration
Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city and the
home of one million people.
Edmonton combines the best of an urban lifestyle
with a peaceful, fresh outdoor environment. You can
experience the best of big-city life with Edmonton’s
modern downtown and active business community
and also enjoy the best of the outdoors, with fresh air
and beautiful parks along the water’s edge.
U of A’s main campus is in the centre of the city, so
you can always feel like a part of the Edmonton
!
community. Edmonton represents and celebrates
cultures from all over the world. You can hear amazing
stories from Edmontonians about where they are from
and what they love about this city – just wait until you
get here and then you can share yours!

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• The North Saskatchewan River Valley stretches
through the heart of the city, surrounding U of A’s WORLD WATER
main campus and downtown. Edmonton is known PARK IN WEST
EDMONTON
for its vast urban parkland. You can hike, cycle, ski, MALL
swim, skate, and more, all in the city!

• Check out 30+ festivals throughout the year – that’s

why we’re known as “Canada’s Festival City”.

• The Edmonton Oilers hockey team and Edmonton

Eskimos football team offer exciting action for THE MUTTART
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• Head to West Edmonton Mall, the world’s largest

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shopping and entertainment complex!

• Enjoy winter by heading out to Snow Valley for skiing and

snowboarding, all without leaving the city.

• Visit the Muttart Conservatory which houses more than 700 plant
species in four beautiful glass pyramids.
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• Spend some time downtown at the Art Gallery of Alberta, an

eye-catching building with a great collection of Canadian and
international art.

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 Edmonton is a city for all
four seasons. There are
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Inspired
Learning
Take your education to the next level

Even as an undergraduate student, you can be a

part of U of A’s groundbreaking research and discovery.
U of A is a leader in innovative research, ranking
second in Canada for university research funding,
receiving more than $492 million annually. You will
have the opportunities you need to explore, discover,
and connect with the research community.
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Maybe you will be the next one to
change the world!
Here is just some of the innovative research activity going on
at U of A:

• CANADA’S NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY

is on our main campus. Nanotechnology is changing the world,
with inventions that affect and inspire students and faculty in
many disciplines.

• U of A engineer ROBERT BURRELL used nanotechnology to

develop a form of silver to be made into a bandage for dressing
and treating wounds – these bandages are now used around
the world!

• MARK PATON, an undergraduate student in Engineering

Physics, is working in NINT and conducting research on
inexpensive organic photovoltaic (solar) cells.
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• As a graduate student, Rhodes Scholar JEESHAN CHOWDHURY
was one of the few in the world chosen to join the European
Space Agency Student Parabolic Flight Campaign in France,
where he conducted experiments in zero gravity conditions.

• Soon to be established at U of A is the LI KA SHING

INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY, which will be home to some
of the world’s best researchers working to cure virus-based
diseases.

• Engineering undergraduate student NICK GILMOUR

received a Dean's Research Award for his work using
low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to treat root resorption, a
common dental problem.
NICK GILMOUR
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A History of
Inspiring
Accomplishments
U of A is the home of inspirational
education and innovations that uplift
the world around us. Here are just
some of the inspiring people,
achievements, and discoveries
to come from U of A:

Art Direction for the film Avatar! Alumnus Todd

Cherniawsky was a Supervising Art Director on
the Oscar-winning Art Direction team.

Justice in Canada’s Supreme Court. Chief Justice

of Canada Beverley McLachlin is an alumna and
the first woman to hold this role.

Canadian leadership-alumnus Joe Clark is a former

Prime Minister of Canada.

Play Around the World, an annual three month placement in Thailand,

where U of A students provide opportunities for play and recreation to
populations in need, such as people with disabilities, young offenders,
and orphans.  physedandrec.ualberta.ca/play.cfm

Creativity and humour on TV’s The Simpsons,

co-written and executive produced by alumnus
Joel Cohen.

The Oral Calculator, invented by student Ephrem

Tekele to help those in the world with no fingers
and arms, or paralyzed fingers and arms – the idea
came to Ephrem because his neighbor in Ethiopia
had no hands and such an invention would help
him run his business.

2010 and 2006 Olympic gold medals in women’s hockey under the leadership
of coach Mel Davidson, a U of A alumna.

The Kenya Water Ceramic Project, founded by student

Abdullah Saleh, which is bringing innovative ceramic water
filters and high efficiency wood-burning stoves to rural areas
of Kenya. kenyanceramics.org

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accomplishments
from U of A.

An important role in The CryoSat 2 satellite mission, launched

in April 2010 by the European Space Agency. Dr. Martin Sharp and
Dr. Christian Haas will monitor and validate the satellite readings.

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Five Days for the Homeless, now a national
event in Canada – founded five years ago by U of A
business students who lived outside for five days
and nights to raise money and awareness for the
Youth Emergency Shelter Society. www.5days.ca

Innovapedia, a website where members create,

A step closer to worldwide solar
energy – Dr. Jillian Buriak and her
team, including Dr. Michael Brett, Dr. Ken
Harris, and Dr. David Rider, improved
the performance of plastic solar cells,
bringing us one step closer to being
able to produce mass-produced,
inexpensive solar panels that could be
accessed by everyone.
edit and share news of the latest innovations
happening around the globe – created by Edgar
Cardona, a student from Mexico. innovapedia.org
A new drug for the treatment for the life-
threatening E. coli bacteria, created by Dr. David
Bundle and Dr. Glen Armstrong.
The Vaccine and Infectious Disease
Organization (VIDO), formed by Dr. Lorne Babiuk,
who has also developed a vaccine to prevent
whooping cough in infants and young children.

The School of Energy and the Environment,

an interdisciplinary school that is unique to
U of A, providing a virtual environment that
conducts research, provides education and
contributes to worldwide discussions on critical
issues surrounding environment, energy, and the
economy. see.ualberta.ca

SACRED, the Society for Assisted Cooperative

Recovery from Eating Disorders, which was
co-founded by alumna Joelle Fawcett-Arsenault,
who is now the Executive Director.

MyStops, an app for the iPhone and iPod Touch developed by

2nd year computer engineering student Andrew Vilcsak, which
shows bus and subway schedules and lets riders know when
the next bus is due. Originally designed for Edmonton, MyStops
has expanded and now includes 25 cities across North America,
including Boston and San Francisco. vilcsak.com

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Dinosaur discoveries by Dr. Philip Currie, one of the world’s
foremost paleontologists, including the co-discovery and
naming of dinosaur species Mapusaurus Rosea.

Tetsuto Mashita, an international graduate student, read one

of Dr. Currie’s books at the age of 10 growing up in Japan,
inspiring a lifelong love of dinosaur research. Years later, Tetsuto
came to U of A and today he is a Master’s student with Dr. Philip
Currie as his supervisor.

An ultrasound device to regenerate dental

tissues in humans, invented by Drs. Jie Chen,
Ying Tsui, and Tarek El –Bialy.

Davis Projects for Peace, a $10,000 grant awarded

to students Laura Brookbanks, Dunia Joulani,
Yilang Karen Kang and Dilshan Samarakoon
to expand an existing medical clinic in Santa Cruz
that will help end the region’s historic cycle of
malnutrition and poverty.

A fight against environmental pollution –

Atam Kapoor, a 2009 Vanier Canada Graduate
Scholarship winner and international student, is
researching uses of bacteria and fungi to reduce
the environmental impact of industrial processes
such as oil upgrading.

The Unveiling Africa Foundation, founded by

then-student Chichi Imoka in 2006. Today, this
foundation is an NGO and works in Canada and
the African continent to promote education and The SHINE Youth Clinic, a health clinic that provides free
engage students to be global citizens. services to Edmonton’s underserved youth. Located in
downtown Edmonton, SHINE is run and managed entirely
by U of A health sciences students in Medicine, Dentistry,
Shivia Microfinance, a UK based charity helping Nursing, Pharmacy, Counseling Psychology, Physiotherapy,
people set up businesses in underprivileged Social Work, and Nutrition. shine.ualberta.ca
communities in India and Nepal, which was co-
founded by alumna Sheetal Mehta, who is also
Founder and CEO of Innovative Social Ventures.

The U of A Chapter of Engineers without Borders,

which partners with developing communities
around the world to help build capacity and
find sustainable solutions, such as improving
access to clean water and critical infrastructure,
increasing farmers’ yields, and supporting business
opportunities. ualberta.ewb.ca

The Canadian Circumpolar Institute, which

provides research and education related to issues
in the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica,
such as climate change.

International Week, an annual U of A event featuring 60+ guest speakers,

cultural performances and other special events that foster global citizenship and
encourage discussion of today’s most pressing global issues. iweek.ualberta.ca

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Inspiring communities
where you’ll feel at home
Living in a U of A residence is a great way
to make new friends and be a part of the campus
community.
International students are guaranteed a space in
residence for their first year if they complete the housing
application by April 30th (some restrictions apply).
* IMPORTANT:
You will need to complete a housing application in addition to your
application to study at U of A. Apply for housing at
www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/residences/AccessApp.cfm
Restrictions to our housing guarantee are listed at www.uofaweb.
ualberta.ca/residences/GuaranteedHousing.cfm
Be sure to make arrangements for your accommodations early!
Residence Rate Estimates
Dormitory-style rooms: $571 – $1,150 per month, depending on
room type and meal plan.
Apartment-style units: $406 – $1,338 per month, depending on
number of bedrooms.
These residence rates are estimates effective May 1, 2010 and are
subject to change. For updated rates, please consult
www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ residences/RSRatesFees.cfm
INTERNATIONAL
HOUSE DORM ROOM
INTERNATIONAL
HOUSE POTLUCK
MORE AT WWW.UALBERTA.CA/RESIDENCES
Where to live for your first year
There are nine student residences at U of A, including a new
residence for graduate students open September 2010. Here are
the residence options for your first year at U of A:
On North (main) campus:
• HUB Residence surrounds our campus shopping mall,
which has many shops, restaurants and services. 850 residents
live in HUB, representing nearly every nationality in the world -
you're surrounded by opportunities to meet new people and
make friends! 
Offers: unfurnished apartments of different sizes
• Lister Centre is all about community! Residents have access
to great orientation and support programs, special events and
an excellent academic support system. Lister has many great
features like computer labs, TV lounges, a convenience store and
more so that everything you need is right there.
Offers: furnished dormitory rooms and a meal plan
• International House offers Canadian and international
students the chance to gather under one roof to live, eat, and
work together, share intercultural understanding, and develop
awareness of themselves as global citizens.
Offers: single, furnished rooms
On other campuses:
Campus Saint-Jean and Augustana Campus students also enjoy
great residence life on their campuses. Residence Saint-Jean and
Augustana Residences are great environments to make new
friends and build a campus community.
You can explore U of A residences on our
YouTube channel!
www.youtube.com/user/uofaresidences
ces
Off-Campus Living
U of A is located centrally in Edmonton and there
are many housing options available in this area and
throughout the city. You can search for places using the INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
Students’ Union Housing Registry.
www.su.ualberta.ca

Community Service Learning

(CSL)
Living in a U of A residence, you have the chance to
take part in annual CSL programs and give back to local
and global communities while learning valuable life
skills. For example, in February 2010, 22 undergraduate
students living in residence and two Residence Life
Team Leaders traveled to Totonicapán, Guatemala and
worked with Habitat for Humanity to build homes
for families in need. www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/
residences/CommunityServiceLearningProject.cfm

LISTER CENTRE

View 3-D Floor Plans at

www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/residences/OurResidences.cfm

HUB MALL
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International
Centre Inspiring you to succeed
The International Centre is
a place where international
students at U of A go to get
help, seek advice, and make
new friends. You’re always
welcome to visit!
The IC is located in HUB Mall, which is U of A’s
shopping centre and a popular student residence.

You will meet a group of friendly and knowledgeable

staff that can help you adjust to life at U of A and,
ultimately, have a great experience here.

Here are just some of the ways that the IC can

help you:

• A friendly airport greeting upon

arrival to Edmonton.

• The Transitions Orientation, a

three-day program that offers
international students an overall
introduction to U of A, as well as
the chance to meet staff, faculty,
and new friends!

• Help and support with

immigration, personal, and
academic issues.

• Workshops and seminars

on topics such as finding
employment.

• Social events, such as ski trips and

movie nights.

• Volunteer and skill-building

opportunities, such as Bridges,
a program where international
students go to schools to present
about their country and culture.

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WorldWork of

Working in Canada will give you extremely valuable

experience, allowing you to learn new skills, meet
new people, develop your language skills, earn extra
income, and contribute to the community.
You can work during your studies at U of A and for
three years after graduation!

Opportunities to work while you

study at U of A:
• Work on Campus
• Participate in the Off-Campus Work Program
• Enroll in a Cooperative Work Program
• Take part in Academic Internships and Work Experience programs

www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/workstudy.cfm

Working in Canada for three years

after you graduate!
Once you graduate with a degree from the University of Alberta,
you are eligible to work for three years in Canada with a post-
graduation work permit.

www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp

CAPS: Your U of A Career Centre

U of A can help you through the job search process. CAPS is an
office located in the U of A’s Student’s Union Building where you
can go to get help with your resume, practice interview skills,
and more.

www.caps.ualberta.ca

It is important to note that working while you study is not a sufficient way to finance your education at U of A and
you must not rely on potential employment to meet your tuition and basic living expenses. You should ensure
that you have adequate and secure funding for all four years before beginning your studies. Please note
that certain permits may be required in order to obtain employment.
Inspiring experiences
outside the classroom
As a U of A student, I started working part-time
(Full-time during the summer) as a research
assistant. I helped Landmark Group Master Builder
with their BIM (building information model)
development project. The most important lesson
I learned is to gain self confidence and to believe
my role is very important to this company as well
as my co-workers. I BELONG to this company.
This new mindset really helped me to gain lots
of confidence and has kept my future rolling
toward a healthy direction.

I became a permanent employee shortly after I

finished my last exam in my final semester.

China

Campus Tower Suite Hotel is located right

near the University of Alberta’s main campus,
making it an ideal location for all students
seeking employment while studying. We have
a diverse, multi-cultural workplace where a
second language is valuable and extremely
helpful for our visiting guests. Opportunities are
endless in our organization – we have recently
transferred one of our part-time Front Desk
Ambassadors, a U of A international student
from the School of Business, to our Accounting
Department.

With the hotel’s ideal location, students and

visitors have an easy walking distance access
to the Campus, University of Alberta Hospital,
the River Valley, Old Strathcona and downtown
Edmonton. We hope they will truly experience
our vibrant, warm and welcoming atmosphere.

April Carbonell
Sales Manager, Campus Tower Suite Hotel
www.campustower.com

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Scholarships
Awards & Rewarding inspired learning

U of A offers more than $25 million in undergraduate scholarships

each year! U of A is one of only a few universities in Canada that
offers a number of scholarships to international students.

At U of A, you may qualify to receive multiple scholarships

and awards based on superior academic achievement and
leadership skills.

For some awards, you are considered automatically when you

apply to study at U of A:
• International Baccalaureate Scholarship (up to $4,000)
• Advanced Placement Scholarship (up to $4,000)
• British System A-level Scholarship (up to $4,000)
(pending)
• Registrar’s International Student Scholarship (Entrance)
(up to $10,000)
• Academic Excellence Scholarship (up to $5,000)
• Campus Saint-Jean International Scholarship
• Faculty Specific Awards & Scholarships
• Entrance scholarships for China, India, Mexico and USA

For other awards, you will need to complete a separate

application.
• Scholastic Distinction (Entrance Citations) for International
Students (up to $15,000)
• Scholastic Distinction (Transfer Citations) for International
Students (up to $15,000)
• International Entrance Leadership Award (up to $5,000)
• International Transfer Leadership Award (up to $5,000)
• Country Specific Awards

Continuing Student Competitions

Once you are attending U of A and have completed a year of full-

time study, you will be considered a “continuing student” and will
be eligible for continuing undergraduate awards and scholarships.

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Studying
University of Alberta
at the

On the following pages, you will contemplate a career, choose a course of study, and learn how to
apply to the University of Alberta. Upon acceptance, you will embark upon a journey uniquely your
own … following a program custom-fit to your dreams and aspirations.

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What do you
want to study
Here is a sampling of your choices. There are many programs, majors, minors and specializations available.
Faculty of
Agricultural, Life
& Environmental
Sciences
BSc Agriculture
• Agriculture Resource Economics
• Animal Science
• Crop Science
• Range and Pasture Management
• Sustainable Agriculture Systems
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
BSc Animal Health
• Companion and Performance
Animals
• Food Animals
• Food Safety and Quality
BSc Agricultural/Food Business
Management
• Agricultural Business Management
• Food Business Management
BSc Forest Business Management
BSc Environmental and
Conservation Sciences
• Land Reclamation
• Conservation Biology
• Human Dimensions of
Environmental Management
• Wildlife and Rangeland Resources
Management
• Environmental and Economics
Policy
BSc Sciences de l’environnement
et de la conservation (bilingue)
BSc Environmental and
Conservation Sciences / BA Native
Studies
BSc Forestry
BSc Human Ecology
• Textiles and Clothing (minors
include Design and Product
Development, Fashion
Merchandising, Interiors and
Museum Curatorship, and
Conservation)
• Family Ecology (minors include
Aging, Child and Youth Studies,
Community Diversity, Community
Ecology, Community Nutrition and
International Development)
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BSc Human Ecology/Bachelor • Religious Studies • Management – Business Economics
of Education • Science, Technology and Society • Political Studies
BSc Nutrition and Food Science • Sociology • Psychology
• Food Science and Technology • Statistics • Physical Education – Kinesiology
• Nutrition and Food • Women’s Studies and Sport Studies
• Nutrition Certificates available • Sociology
with degrees
Faculty of Arts • Certificate in Globalization and School of Business
• Ancient and Medieval History Governance • Accounting
• Anthropology • Certificate in Community Service- • Business Economics and Law
• Art and Design Learning • Business Studies
• Central/East European Studies • Certificate in Middle Eastern and • Decision and Information Systems
• Christian Theology African Studies • Distribution Management
• Classical Languages (Greek and • Certificate in Peace and Post- • East Asian Studies
Latin) Conflict Studies • Entrepreneurship & Family
• Classics • Certificate in Translation Studies Enterprise
• Comparative Literature • European Studies
• Creative Writing Augustana Faculty • Finance
• Criminology Fine Arts • Human Resource Management
• Design (General, Business/ • Art • International Business
Marketing, Computing Science, • Drama • Latin American Studies
Engineering, Printmaking, Social • Music • Management Information Systems
Sciences) Humanities • Management and Organization
• Drama (General, Acting, Design, • Classical Studies • Marketing
Technical Theatre) • English • Operations Management
• East Asian Studies • French • Retailing and Services
• Economics • German • Honors Accounting
• English • Modern Languages • Honors Finance
• Film Studies • Philosophy • Honors Management Science
• History • Philosophy and Religion
• History of Art, Design and Visual • Religion Faculty of Education
Culture • Scandinavian Studies Elementary Education
• Human Geography Science • Early Childhood Education
• Individualized Studies • Biology • Educational Psychology
• International Studies • Chemistry • English as a Second Language
• Latin American Studies • Computing Science • Fine Arts
• Linguistics • Environmental Science • Language and Literacy
• Mathematics • Environmental Studies • Mathematics / Sciences
• Middle Eastern and African Studies • Geography • Music
• Languages: (Chinese, French, • Mathematics • Native Education
German, Greek and Latin, Hebrew • Mathematics and Physics • Physical Education
(Biblical), Italian, Japanese, • Physical Education - Outdoor • Second Languages
Polish, Russian, Scandinavian Education • Social Studies
(Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish • Physics • Special Education
combined), Spanish, Ukrainian,
Social Sciences • Visual Studies
• Native Studies
• Economics Secondary Education
• Music (General, Composition and
• History • Art
Theory, Music History, Performance,
• Interdisciplinary Studies (Canadian • Biological Sciences
School Music, World Music)
Studies, Crime and Community, • Career and Technology Studies
• Philosophy
Global and Development Studies,
• Political Science • Chemistry
Individualized, Women’s Studies)
• Psychology • Drama
• English Language Arts • Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) •Maîtrise en sciences de l’éducation • Computing Science
• English as a Second Language Honors • Dentistry
• General Sciences • Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) Faculty of Science • Drama
• Health Education After Degree • Animal Biology • Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• Instructional Technology • Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) / • Applied Mathematics • East Asian Studies
• Mathematics / Sciences Bachelor of Education (Elementary, • Astrophysics • Economics
• Music Secondary) Combined Degree • Atmospheric Sciences • Educational Policy Studies
• Music (Choral) • Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) / • Biochemistry • Educational Psychology
• Native Education Bachelor of Science (Environmental • Bioinformatics (Biological Sciences) • Educational Studies
and Conservation Sciences)
• Physical Education • Bioinformatics (Computing • Electrical and Computer
Combined Degree
• Physical Sciences Science) Engineering
• Certificate in Aboriginal
• Physics • Biological Sciences • Elementary Education
Governance and Partnership
• Religious and Moral Education • Cell Biology • English
• Second Languages • Chemistry • Etudes canadiennes
• Social Studies
Faculty of Nursing • Computing Science • Etudes en langue et culture
• Nursing – 4-year BScN -
• Special Education • Computing Science (Business Minor) • Health Promotion Studies
Collaborative Program
• Computing Science Specialization • Health Sciences Education (NEW)
• Nursing – 4-year BScN - Bilingual
in Software Practice • History and Classics
Faculty of Program
• Computational Science • Human Ecology
Engineering • Nursing – 4-year BScN - Honors
(Mathematics) • Humanities Computing
• Chemical Program
• Earth and Atmospheric Sciences • Internetworking
• Chemical (Computer Process • Nursing – 2-year BScN - After
• Ecology • Laboratory Medicine and
Control) Degree Program
• Environmental Earth Sciences Pathology
• Chemical (Biomedical) • Nursing – 2-year RPN to BScN
Program • Evolutionary Biology • Law
• Civil
• Nursing – 1-year BScN - Post RN • Geology • Library and Information Studies
• Civil (Environmental)
Program • Geophysics • Linguistics
• Civil (Biomedical) • Immunology and Infection • Mathematical and Statistical
• Computer
• Computer (Software) Faculty of Pharmacy • Mathematical Physics Sciences

• Computer (Nanoscale System

& Pharmaceutical • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering

Design)
Sciences • Mathematics and Economics • Medical Genetics
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy • Mathematics and Finance • Medical Microbiology and
• Electrical
• Mathematical Sciences Immunology
• Electrical (Biomedical)
• Microbiology • Medicine
• Electrical (Nanoengineering) Faculty of Physical • Modern Languages and Cultural
• Molecular Genetics
• Engineering Physics Education & • Neuroscience Studies
• Engineering Physics Recreation • Paleontology • Music
(Nanoengineering) • Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, • Pharmacology • Neuroscience
• Materials Sport, and Tourism • Physical Sciences • Nursing
• Materials (Biomedical) • Bachelor of Physical Education • Physics • Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Materials (Nano and Functional • Bachelor of Physical Education/ • Physiology • Occupational Therapy
Materials) Education (Combined Degree) • Physiology and Developmental • Oncology
• Mechanical • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Biology • Ophthalmology
• Mechanical (Biomedical)
• Plant Biology • Pediatrics
• Mining
• Petroleum
Campus Saint-Jean • Psychology • Pharmacology
• Statistics • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
(French-language Sciences
Faculty of Law faculty) • Philosophy
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Baccalauréat (1er cycle) Faculty of Graduate
• Physical Education and Recreation
• Bachelor of Laws and Master of • Arts/Arts avec spécialisation/Arts Studies and Research • Physical Therapy
Business Administration (LLB/MBA) après un premier diplôme • Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional • Physics
• Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor • Administration des affaires Science
• Physiology
(LLB/JD - a joint program with the (bilingue)* • Anthropology
• Political Science
University of Colorado) • Éducation/Éducation et sciences • Art and Design
• Psychiatry
• Master of Laws (LLM) combinées/ Éducation après un • Biochemistry
• Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) premier diplôme • Biological Sciences
• Public Health Sciences
• Sciences en génie (première année)* • Biomedical Engineering
• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Faculty of Medicine • Sciences • Business
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sciences de l’environnement et de • Cell Biology
& Dentistry la conservation (bilingue)* • Religious Studies
• Denistry • Chemical and Materials
• Sciences infirmières (bilingue)* • Renewable Resources
Engineering
• Dental Hygiene • Rural Economy
* Ces programmes sont offerts en • Chemistry
• Medical Laboratory Science collaboration avec d’autres facultés • Secondary Education
• Civil and Environmental
de la University of Alberta • Sociology
Engineering
Faculty of Maîtrise (2e cycle) • Communications and Technology
• Speech Pathology and Audiology
Native Studies • Maîtrise en arts en études • Comparative Literature
• Surgery
• Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies) canadiennes

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 Faculty of
Agricultural Life &
Environmental Sciences
BSc Agriculture
• Agriculture Resource Are you interested in environmental sustainability?
Economics
• Animal Science Natural resource business management? Community Some career possibilities:
• Crop Science and health? Food safety or animal welfare? The Faculty
• Range and Pasture of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences offers • Land Reclamation Manager
Management applied Bachelor of Science degree programs that
• Sustainable Agriculture • Food Scientist or Registered Dietician
Systems seek comprehensive solutions to real world issues, by
• Animal Scientist or Plant Scientist
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine incorporating the natural and social sciences.
• Animal Welfare Inspector or Animal
BSc Animal Health This Faculty offers: Nutritionist
• Companion and Performance
Animals  a sense of belonging through active student clubs. • Business Manager in the natural resources or
• Food Animals  a generous scholarship program. food industries
• Food Safety and Quality
• Fashion Designer or Fashion Merchandising
BSc Agricultural/Food  student-centered / small classroom environments
Manager
Business Management taught by award winning professors.
• Agricultural Business • Textile and Apparel Quality Assurance
Management  experiential opportunities such as field schools,
• Food Business internships, and international exchanges that help
Management lead the way to exciting career prospects upon
BSc Forest Business graduation.
Management
 relevant, leading-edge research, including world-
BSc Environmental and class research professors who attract the second
Conservation Sciences largest amount of research funds per capita among
• Land Reclamation
• Conservation Biology U of A’s 18 faculties.
• Human Dimensions  teaching excellence – our professors have received
of Environmental
Management 3M Teaching Fellowships, the most prestigious
• Wildlife and Rangeland teaching honor in Canada.
Resources Management
• Environmental and  the only Canadian agreement with CONAFOR, the
Economics Policy National Commission of Forestry in Mexico.
BSc Sciences de  the only Land Reclamation major in Canada and the
l’environnement et de la only Nutrition and Food Science degree program in
conservation (bilingue)
Alberta.
BSc Environmental and
Conservation Sciences /
BA Native Studies
BSc Forestry
I chose U of A because of its good name and reputation in the field
BSc Human Ecology of Agricultural Food and Nutrition.
• Textiles and Clothing
(minors include Design
and Product Development,
Faiqa Fayyaz, Pakistan
Fashion Merchandising, Nutrition and Food Science
Interiors, and Museum
Curatorship, and
Conservation) Read more online at www.international.ualberta.ca/
• Family Ecology (minors
include Aging, Child and prospective/ales.cfm
Youth Studies, Community
Diversity, Community
Ecology, Community
Nutrition, and International
Development)
BSc Human Ecology/
International feature points
Bachelor of Education
• ALES students have the opportunity to • ALES Professors are involved with a variety of
BSc Nutrition and Food participate in exciting Faculty-led International international research collaborations: working
Science
• Food Science and
Field Courses. Past courses have included with nursing researchers in Sweden to examine
Technology a Forestry course in Mexico and travel the patient experience of taste and smell changes
• Nutrition and Food through central Tanzania to study a variety of associated with cancer treatments; examining
• Nutrition environmental issues such as parks and planning metabolic dysregulation in childhood obesity in
management, sustainable wildlife harvesting, Beijing, China; and working with scientists from
and ecotourism. the British Forestry Commission on aspects of
continuous cover forestry in Great Britain.

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Faculty of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
• Ancient and Medieval
The Faculty of Arts offers a vibrant educational History
experience, marketable degrees, quality academics, • Anthropology
I chose U of A because it’s one of the top universities • Art and Design
and professors who are leaders in their fields. With • Central/East European
in Canada and around the world. What I like most
more than 100 years of history, we can offer you Studies
majors in everything from Economics to Industrial is that you have the world within one University. I • Christian Theology
Design. Your possibilities are endless! have friends from Saudi Arabia, China, Zimbabwe, • Classical Languages
Canada, France and many other countries. (Greek and Latin)
This Faculty offers: • Classics
• Comparative Literature
 more than 350 full-time professors teaching in Joaquin Bardallo, Uruguay • Creative Writing
15 departments and numerous interdisciplinary Political Science and Languages • Criminology
programs. • Design (General, Business/
Marketing, Computing
 a dedicated Faculty of Arts Career Development Science, Engineering,
Officer to help you find a job in your area of study. Read more online at www.international. Printmaking, Social
ualberta.ca/prospective/arts.cfm Sciences)
 flexible and diverse programs that allow you to • Drama (General, Acting,
focus on areas within your major (eg. International Design, Technical Theatre)
• East Asian Studies
Economics in an Economics degree, or a minor in • Economics
International Studies). • English
• Film Studies
 prestigious degree programs in Art and Design, • History
Music, and Drama. • History of Art, Design and
Visual Culture
 a satellite campus in Cortona, Italy and the • Human Geography
opportunity to study in an additional 80 • Individualized Studies
• International Studies
countries worldwide! • Latin American Studies
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Middle Eastern and African
Some career possibilities: Studies
• Languages: (Chinese,
French, German, Greek and
• Foreign Affairs Officer Latin, Hebrew (Biblical),
• Graphic and Industrial Designer Italian, Japanese, Polish,
Russian, Scandinavian
• Public Relations and Marketing Professional (Danish, Norwegian, and
• Policy and Financial Analyst Swedish combined),
Spanish, Ukrainian)
• Multinational Sales Representative • Native Studies
• Social Entrepreneur • Music (General,
Composition and Theory,
• Administrator Music History, Performance,
School Music, World Music)
• Philosophy
• Political Science
International • Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Science, Technology and
feature points Society
• Sociology
Our students bring a truly • Statistics
global perspective to the • Women’s Studies
community. We have an
Certificates available
active international student body who bring a great variety with degrees
of life experiences to share. Dongwoo Kim is a first year Arts • Certificate in Globalization
student majoring in History and Political Science. Before and Governance
moving to Edmonton, Dongwoo lived in Korea, Nicaragua, • Certificate in Community
Service-Learning
and the United States. “Currently, I am volunteering as the • Certificate in Middle Eastern
International Students’ Liaison with the Collective Body of Arts and African Studies
Students (CBAS),” he explains. “As the International Students’ • Certificate in Peace and
Post-Conflict Studies
Liaison, I hope to help international students in the Faculty • Certificate in Translation
of Arts to get involved in campus life and take full advantage Studies
of what the U of A has to offer. Lastly- I would like to say- come
volunteer with the CBAS!”

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 Augustana Campus
Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Management in
The University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus is one of
a handful of small, liberal arts focused undergraduate
International
Business Economics institutions in Canada. As soon as you set foot on this feature points
beautiful and safe campus, located 60 minutes from
Edmonton in the city of Camrose, Alberta, you will • Thousands of international students
Bachelor of Music
understand its appeal. have found leadership opportunities and
acquired the necessary academic and social
Bachelor of Science Augustana’s liberal arts mandate promises a skills to become global players in today’s
transformative, experiential, and interdisciplinary challenging world.
Fine Arts education.
• An annual International Week celebrates
• Art Faculty highlights: students’ cultures from around the world.
• Drama  Class sizes are small and ensure individual attention. A flag-raising ceremony in honor of new
• Music international students has become an
 About half of Augustana’s 1,000 students live on
established start-of-term event!
Humanities campus, where international students build lifelong
friendships with their Canadian neighbours. • Biology students develop research projects
• Classical Studies
on biodiversity or conservation and
• English  Campus life at Augustana is a community affair, with
conduct them in a Costa Rican rain forest.
• French lots of activities in the social, philanthropic, fine arts,
and athletic spheres. • The Puebla-Alberta Community Service
• German
Exchange connects students with Mexican
• Modern Languages  Athletic programs include internationally
counterparts for a five-month comparative
• Philosophy competitive basketball, ice hockey, and biathlon,
study in sustainable rural development.
• Philosophy and Religion
as well as recreational leagues for badminton, and
Half is spent in rural Mexico and half in
volleyball.
• Religion rural Alberta.
• Scandinavian Studies  Several brand new facilities, including our Library
and Student Forum, offer beautiful study spaces, and
Science state-of-the-art computer equipment.
• Biology  Our all-you-can-eat cafeteria prides itself on
• Chemistry preparing dishes made from local food.
• Computing Science
 The campus is located within easy walking distance
• Environmental Science to Camrose’s lively downtown core and an extensive
• Environmental Studies trail system for walking, running, bicycling, and cross-
• Geography country skiing.
• Mathematics
• Mathematics and Physics
Some career possibilities:
• Physical Education - Outdoor
Education • Artist
• Physics • Business Manager
• Environmental Planner
Social Sciences
• International Aid Worker
• Economics
• Political Consultant
• History
• Research Scientist
• Interdisciplinary Studies
(Canadian Studies, Crime • Software Developer
and Community, Global
and Development Studies,
Individualized, Women’s
Studies) Coming to the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus
• Management – Business in Camrose from a city of 9 million was quite the change
Economics for me, but the experience has been highly enjoyable.
• Political Studies
• Psychology Sandra Gawad Gad, Egypt
Biology
• Physical Education –
Kinesiology and Sport
Studies
Read more online at www.international.ualberta.
• Sociology
ca/prospective/augustana.cfm

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School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce
• Accounting
Study with award-winning international faculty and
classmates at one of Canada’s globally recognized • Business Economics and
business schools, the University of Alberta School The School of Business has given me an introduction to Law
of Business. World-class education, leadership Canadian business and a true international experience. • Business Studies
opportunities, and connecting to the global • Decision and Information
community are part of what makes the BCom Yuta Nohara, Japan Systems
program a unique experience. International Business and Accounting • Distribution Management
Faculty Highlights: • East Asian Studies
• Entrepreneurship & Family
In 2010, the School was ranked 37th globally for
Read more online at www.international.

Enterprise
overall research by the Financial Times of London,
ualberta.ca/prospective/business.cfm • European Studies
the world’s leading benchmark for business school
rankings. • Finance
• Human Resource
 Faculty members at the School of Business have Management
won more national teaching awards (3M) than any • International Business
other business school in Canada.
• Latin American Studies
 U of A offers one of the first Bilingual Bachelor of • Management Information
Commerce degrees in Canada (English and French). Systems
 The Cooperative Education Program offers • Management and
undergraduate students, including international Organization
students, the opportunity to incorporate work • Marketing
experience as part of their BCom degree. • Operations Management
 The School maintains 20 exchange opportunities • Retailing and Services
with top universities around the globe. • Honors Accounting
• Honors Finance
 BCom students test their competitive edge
in national and international Business Case • Honors Management
Competitions. Science

 Join one of 19 student clubs and be a part

of this vibrant group of students at the U of A!

International
feature points
• A team of four BCom students ranked #1 out of
all Canadian teams in a 2010 International Trading
Competition. These students are members of
PRIME, a student-run investment program which
manages a portfolio worth over $1,200,000.
• In 2009, the School sent seven BCom Cooperative
Education students on international work Some career possibilities:
experience placements in Australia, China, and
Singapore. • Accountant
• As part of her studies in the BCom program, • Economic Policy Analyst
Katie Worobec, an East Asian Studies major, • Financial Analyst
has participated in exchanges at the Chinese • Human Resources Advisor
University of Hong Kong, Yonsei University
• IT Specialist
(Republic of Korea), and Meiji University (Japan).
• Logistics Officer
• Market Research Consultant

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 Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education
Elementary Education We are proud of a rich and meaningful legacy as the
• Early Childhood Education first Faculty of Education in Canada. For six decades,
International
• Educational Psychology our graduates have been excelling provincially, feature points
• English as a Second nationally, and internationally. Our degree is
• International education and development
Language recognized globally for its excellence and our
is a major focus of the Faculty of Education.
• Fine Arts
graduates teach in countries throughout the world.
Having established the original graduate
• Language and Literacy Faculty highlights: programs in education in Canada, the Faculty
• Mathematics / Sciences  We have researchers collaborating in more has attracted a number of international
• Music than 40 different countries. Our commitment to students and has been involved in
• Native Education scholarship and action in global issues has made international educational development
us a leader in global citizenship education. projects since the 1960s.
• Physical Education
• Second Languages  Our Centre for Global Citizenship Education and • The Faculty’s International Office, established
• Social Studies Research focuses on theoretical and practical in 2005, coordinates and assists international
works in the areas of citizenship education, work undertaken within the Faculty of
• Special Education
human rights education, and education for Education.
• Visual Studies
social justice and social development. • Examples of our initiatives include student
Secondary Education
• Art  With University of Alberta International, the mobility and exchange programs in South
Faculty leads a campus-wide Global Citizenship Korea, Norway, Hong Kong and Mainland
• Biological Sciences
Curriculum Development initiative. China, and field experience coursework
• Career and Technology in Ghana.
Studies  International study opportunities are
• Chemistry available for both undergraduate and
• Drama graduate students.
• English Language Arts  We offer comprehensive and diverse
• English as a Second Bachelor of Education programs,
Language including many combined degree
• General Sciences alternatives.
• Health Education  We pride ourselves on having
• Instructional Technology professors of education who are world
• Mathematics / Sciences class researchers.
• Music
• Music (Choral)
• Native Education
• Physical Education
• Physical Sciences
• Physics
I am proud to be a part of the Faculty of Education at the U of A
• Religious and Moral
because they have such a high standard among all Canadian
Education universities.
• Second Languages
• Social Studies
Ka Young Park, South Korea
Elementary Education
• Special Education

Read more online at www.international.

Note: International students
can complete their Bachelor of
Education at U of A but are not
eligible for the Alberta Teaching
Certificate.
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ualberta.ca/prospective/education.cfm 
Some career possibilities:
• Professional Teacher
• Educational Administrator
• Educators/Trainers in the public and
private sectors
• Human Resources Personnel
• Communications Professional
• Educational Consultant
• Educational Materials-Publishing
Faculty of Engineering
BSc in Engineering
One of the best things about the Faculty of • Chemical
The Faculty of Engineering offers internationally
respected and fully accredited undergraduate Engineering is that you don’t need to commit to a • Chemical (Computer
engineering degree programs, as well as Process Control)
specific field in 1st year.
internationally recognized graduate degree programs. • Chemical (Biomedical)
As the second largest Engineering program in Canada, Rachita Bhatia, India • Civil
we offer the ability to experience innovative and Engineering • Civil (Environmental)
cutting edge programming in diverse areas such as • Civil (Biomedical)
Biomedical; Nanotechnology; Energy and Natural • Computer
Resources; and Information and Communications Read more online at www.international. • Computer (Software)
Technology Engineering. ualberta.ca/prospective/engineering.cfm
• Computer (Nanoscale
This faculty offers: System Design)
 the highest rated chemical engineering program • Electrical
in Canada – ranked fifth in North America, ahead • Electrical (Biomedical)
of schools such as Princeton and Stanford. • Electrical
 the opportunity to use world class teaching and (Nanoengineering)
learning facilities, including nanotechnology • Engineering Physics
facilities that are unparalleled in Canada. • Engineering Physics
(Nanoengineering)
 innovative programs, including four
• Materials
Nanotechnology options, a Chemical – Computer
Process Control Option (the only program of its • Materials (Biomedical)
kind in North America) and a Chemical – Oil Sands • Materials (Nano and
elective stream. Functional Materials)
• Mechanical
 16 Canada Research Chairs, 12 Natural Sciences
and Engineering Research Council of Canada • Mechanical
(Biomedical)
(NSERC) Chairs, 10 Endowed Chairs and
Professorships, and three Foundation Supported • Mining
Chairs and Professorships. No other engineering • Petroleum
faculty has a higher number of NSERC Industrial
Research Chairs and NSERC Steacie Fellows.
 the opportunity to learn from world renowned
professors who are conducting groundbreaking
research.

Some career possibilities:

International • Consulting Engineer

• Field Engineer
feature points • Operations & Facilities Engineer
Who imagined that while studying at • Process & Production Engineer
the University of Alberta you’d end up • Project Management Engineer
launching a rocket in Norway? • Research & Development Engineer
James Huber, a third-year mechanical engineering • Systems Design Engineer
student, was selected to participate in a rocket design
course hosted by the University of Oslo at the Andoya
Rocket Range in Norway.
James feels that international experiences enhance a
university education. Watch Rachita’s video at www.international.
“You can really learn about yourself. Your day-to-day ualberta.ca/prospective/video.cfm
life is tipped upside-down with a new language, new
culture and new friends. As much fun as that is, it also
challenges your awareness and perception of who
you are.”

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 Faculty of
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Bachelor of Laws and Master
of Business Administration
(LLB/MBA)
• Bachelor of Laws and Juris
Doctor (LLB/JD - a joint
program with the University
of Colorado)
• Master of Laws (LLM)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Law
Established in 1912, the Faculty is one of Canada’s
leading law schools. The Faculty offers a wide range
of courses covering legal fundamentals, practice
skills, and theoretical inquiries. The experience
provided by the Faculty is academically and
personally rewarding.
Faculty highlights:
 Courses are taught by some of the best
academics and lawyers in the country.
 Faculty members’ publications are used by
lawyers, law students, judges, and academics
across Canada.
 In addition to technologically advanced
classrooms and wireless Internet access,
the Law Centre houses the Eldon Foote Moot
Courtroom, a computer lab, career and other
student services, and the John A. Weir Memorial
Law Library.
 The Faculty hosts four cutting-edge research
institutes, which influence provincial, national,
and international legal developments.
 Many opportunities are available to participate
in University and broader community affairs,
including providing legal services to the
low-income community through Student
Legal Services, the largest and one of the
oldest student-based legal assistance programs
in Canada.

International feature points

• Professor Catherine Bell is a co-investigator
in Intellectual Property Issues in Cultural
Heritage, an international, interdisciplinary
collaboration among more than 50 scholars
and 25 partnering organizations investigating
intellectual property issues bearing on cultural
heritage and local and global interpretations
of culture, rights, and knowledge.
• Professor Timothy Caulfield is a research
collaborator in NeuroScienceAndNorms
(NeuroSCAN): Ethical and Legal Aspects of
Norms in Neuroimaging, a tri-national project
(Germany, Finland and Canada) investigating
the normative dimensions of neuroscience
from multi-disciplinary perspectives.

Being a student at the U of A has been an adventure of a lifetime

and I will look back at this as one of the best periods of my life.

Tina Buur Johnsen, Denmark

Law
Some career possibilities:
Read more online at www.international. • Law Firm Practice
ualberta.ca/prospective/law.cfm • In-house Counsel
• Positions in Government (e.g.
Prosecutions, JAG, Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade,
Policy Development)
• Positions in Non-governmental
Organizations
• Positions in Academia

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Faculty of Native Studies
The only independent Faculty of Native Studies in • Bachelor of Arts (Native
Studies)
the Canadian university system provides a common Some career possibilities:
ground for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students • Bachelor of Arts (Native
to explore and critically examine the historical and • Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Aboriginal Studies) Honors
contemporary relations concerning Aboriginal peoples Government representative • Bachelor of Arts (Native
and communities. • Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer: Oil & Studies) After Degree
Gas, Forestry, Mining industries • Bachelor of Arts (Native
This Faculty offers: Studies) / Bachelor of
• Pursue a Bachelor of Law and enter the legal
a close-knit academic community of students and Education (Elementary,
profession


faculty members. Secondary) Combined

• Positions in Health & Wellness Degree
 small class sizes with a diverse student population. • Environmental Management: Consultant, • Bachelor of Arts (Native
 opportunities for undergraduate students to Project Manager Studies) / Bachelor of
participate in Faculty research projects. • Positions in the rapidly expanding number of Science (Environmental
aboriginal businesses and Conservation
 a wide range of opportunities to study abroad. Sciences) Combined
• Educational Policy Planning and Teaching Degree
 a unique and marketable arts-based university
education. • Bachelor of Arts in
Aboriginal Sport,
 exciting combined and joint degree programs in the
Recreation and
areas of Education; Environmental and Conservation Community Development
Sciences; and Aboriginal Sport, Recreation, and (pending)
Community Development (pending).
• Certificate in Aboriginal
 courses in legal issues, human rights, governance, Governance and
economic development, health, Cree and Partnership
other Aboriginal languages, land and resource • Master of Arts in Native
management, and more! Studies (pending)

 guest lecturers, including Elders and representatives

from various Aboriginal organizations.
 practicum opportunities for third and fourth year
students.

International I chose the University of Alberta because it has the only

Faculty of Native Studies in Canada and this demonstrated
feature points to me that they were serious about my field of study.
Jake Archie, Canada
Native Studies

Read more online at www.international.

ualberta.ca/prospective/nativestudies.cfm

Dr. Isabel Altamirano-Jimenez

As a former international student and a current professor, Dr. Isabel
Altamirano-Jimenez has a unique perspective on the international Native
Studies experience. Originally from Juchitan in southern Mexico, she
first visited the University of Alberta on a short research trip. “I was so
impressed with the area and the people I met that I knew I wanted
to come and study at the University of Alberta,” she says. That first
experience led to her eventually completing a PhD and joining Native
Studies as a faculty member.

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 Faculty of
• Nursing – 4-year BScN -
Collaborative Program
• Nursing – 4-year BScN -
Bilingual Program
• Nursing – 4-year BScN -
Honors Program
• Nursing – 2-year BScN -
After Degree Program
• Nursing – 2-year RPN to
BScN Program
• Nursing – 1-year BScN -
Post RN Program
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Nursing
The Faculty of Nursing is the largest nursing
faculty in Canada and is recognized nationally
and internationally for excellence in teaching and The context-based learning concept that U of A applies
research. We offer a full range of programs, at all levels of nursing education is renowned in
including our Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Canada and one of the reasons I chose to study here.
which provides the educational background for
licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Canada. Eileen Meier, Germany
Faculty highlights: Nursing
 Our professors have received multiple
teaching and research awards at the local,
provincial, and national levels.  Read more online at www.international.
ualberta.ca/prospective/nursing.cfm
 Using our Context Based Learning approach,
students work in small seminar groups
studying real-life nursing scenarios to develop
the critical-thinking skills that best prepare
them for their career as a Registered Nurse.
 Students gain hands-on laboratory
experience every semester using advanced
learning methods and equipment, including
cutting-edge patient simulation technology.
 Clinical placements throughout the program
allow students to put their classroom
theory and laboratory skills into practice in a
variety of hospital and community settings,
including the opportunity to do their final
placement abroad through one of our
international partners.
International
feature points
• The Global Nursing Office, established in
1998, pursues international initiatives by
forming linkages with institutions abroad.
Currently, the Faculty has formal linkages Some career possibilities:
with universities in Brazil, China, Thailand,
Ghana, and the United States. • Hospital-Based Nurse
• Long-Term Care Nurse
• The Faculty has been designated a
• Public Health Nurse
Collaborating Centre for Nursing and
Mental Health by the World Health • Occupational Health Nurse
Organization (WHO) and the Pan • Military Nurse
American Health Organization (PAHO). • Home Care Nurse
As part of a global network, the Faculty • Mental Health Nurse
supports PAHO/ WHO endeavors and the
integration of mental health into primary
healthcare initiatives.
Faculty of
Pharmacy &
Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical • Bachelor of Science
Sciences has built a reputation as one of the finest Some career possibilities: in Pharmacy
pharmacy schools in Canada. It has embraced
new technologies, developed new approaches to • Community Pharmacist
pharmacy education, and created an environment • Hospital or Institutional Pharmacist
for innovative research. Graduates are acknowledged • Academic Researcher in both clinical and
as outstanding pharmacy professionals and the
scientific areas
work of the academic staff is respected nationally
and internationally. • Industry related positions in: research,
medical information, and sales
Faculty highlights:
 Our students gain real-life work experience. The
undergraduate program offers an internship
program and students have the chance to spend
sixteen weeks over four years working in the
pharmacy field.
 Pharmacy students get to take part in clinical
and scientific research work.
 There are 130 spots in each year and in 2009-
10, we received almost 600 applications. The
program requires one year of general science
before applying to Pharmacy.
 Four new faculty positions were appointed this
year and two more will soon be announced.

It has been an amazing experience to study here at U of A, mostly

because I realized the differences between the pharmaceutical programs
in Canada and Sweden are enormous – as a result, I learned much more
about pharmacy than I could ever have imagined.

Suzan Mahdi, Sweden

Pharmacy

Read more online at www.international.ualberta.ca/

prospective/pharmacy.cfm

International feature points

• The Faculty has a diverse professoriate. Members come
from Egypt, India, Turkey, United States, Iran, China,
Australia, and Mexico.
• Dr. Raimar Löebenberg from Germany is an Associate
Professor, Chair of the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
and Director of the Drug Development and Innovation
Centre. Dr. Löbenberg holds a BS in pharmacy from the
Johannes Gutenberg-University (Mainz, Germany) and a
PhD in pharmaceutics from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe-
University (Frankfurt, Germany). His research expertise
is in pulmonary drug delivery using nanoparticles and
biopharmaceutics, and he is working with United States
Pharmacopoeia (USP) to develop new drug performance
standards for generic drugs.

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 Faculty of
• Bachelor of Arts in
Recreation, Sport, and
Tourism
• Bachelor of Physical
Education
• Bachelor of Physical
Education/Education
(Combined Degree)
• Bachelor of Science in
Kinesiology
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Physical Education
& Recreation
Ours is one of Canada’s leading physical education areas, including occupational therapy, physical
and recreation faculties. Established in 1964, our therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, dentistry, and
Faculty offers academic programs that span the arts medicine.
and sciences and embrace every aspect of human  international student exchange opportunities.
movement study, leisure, and recreation. Our courses
are taught by award-winning educators and exceptional  Play Around The World, a three-month service-
scholars. learning course, promoting global citizenship in
students as they work with children and youth in
This Faculty offers: Thailand who have limited access to social and
 a professional practicum, where students gain health services. See the photo on page 8!
work experience at degree-relevant, community-
based agencies. Local, national, and international
opportunities are available. 
 a peer mentor program (including a student-for-
a-day option) connecting prospective and current
students to share first-hand insights about being a
student here.
 programs that are acknowledged foundational
degrees for graduate studies in several different
The world-renowned reputation held by the Faculty of
Physical Education and Recreation will undoubtedly
give me a competitive edge when pursuing my future
career in sports psychology.
Spencer Tait, New Zealand
Visiting Student
Read more online at www.international.ualberta.
ca/prospective/PER.cfm
International
feature points
• Dr. Marvin Washington, Sport Management
Professor and an expert in organizational
structures and rules, regularly works with the
departments of the Government of Botswana.
• Doctoral student Son Truong is gathering
data and working with a Thai organization, Some career possibilities:
the Foundation for Child Development, on
its Creative Spaces campaign to develop safe • Certified Exercise Physiologist
play spaces in Bangkok that are hospitable • Community Health and Wellness Practitioner
to children, youths, and their families. The • Fitness Consultant
Canadian Bureau of International Education • Prosthetist /Orthotist (graduate studies
presented Son with its student leadership required)
award for internationalization last year.
• Recreational Therapist/Adapted Physical
Activity Specialist
• Mental Training Consultant
• Sport and Recreation Facilities/Operations
Manager
Campus Saint-Jean
Baccalauréat (1er cycle)
Le Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ) fait partie intégrante de • Arts/Arts avec
l’Université de l’Alberta. Il s’agit d’un campus ouvert sur spécialisation/Arts après un
le monde qui est à l’image de la diversité canadienne. Le J’ai quitté un pays ensoleillé pour me retrouver dans premier diplôme
CSJ est un petit joyau francophone croissant au coeur de une communauté universitaire chaleureuse qui me • Administration des affaires
l’Ouest canadien dans un environnement anglophone fait sentir comme chez moi. (bilingue)*
où étudient environ 700 étudiants.
• Éducation/Éducation
Faits saillants : Alberto Padilla-Rivera, et sciences combinées/
Éducation après un
Un nombre grandissant d’étudiants provenant de
Mexico

premier diplôme
plus de 25 pays fréquentent le CSJ qui est reconnu
Commerce international et finances • Sciences en génie
comme une destination de choix surtout parmi les
(première année)*
pays de la francophonie. 
• Sciences
 Les étudiants du Campus Saint-Jean bénéficient • Sciences de
de toute une panoplie de services et d’activités Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre site web:
l’environnement et de la
culturelles qui viennent agrémenter leurs études. www.international.ualberta.ca/ conservation (bilingue)*
prospective/CSJ.cfm
 Le Campus Saint-Jean se distingue aussi en étant la • Sciences infirmières
seule institution au Canada à offrir les programmes (bilingue)*
bilingues suivants :
• Administration des affaires * Ces programmes sont
offerts en collaboration
• Sciences infirmières avec d’autres facultés de la
• Sciences de l’environnement et de la University of Alberta
conservation
Maîtrise (2e cycle)
• De plus, les étudiants en génie ont le privilège
d’y suivre la première année de leur • Maîtrise en arts en études
canadiennes
programme en français.
• Maîtrise en sciences de
l’éducation

Points importants pour

étudiants internationaux: Quelques carrières
• Un service d’accueil sans pareil pour tous les potentielles:
nouveaux étudiants étrangers incluant des • Représentant en commerce
ateliers pour faciliter la transition. De plus, international
nous embauchons des étudiants étrangers
• Spécialiste des politiques
qui agissent à titre de conseillers auprès de
environnementales
nouveaux étudiants étrangers.
• Analyste financier
• Des professeurs spécialisés dans la recherche
• Chercheur en sciences
interculturelle, notamment dans le domaine
biomédicales
des affaires internationales.
• Infirmière
• Un centre spécialisé d’appui à l’apprentissage • Enseignant
de l’anglais ainsi que d’autres sujets
• Ingénieur Biomédical
académiques.
• Un certain nombre de chambre (privées avec
salle de bain individuelle) de notre résidence
francophone sont réservées pour nos
étudiants étrangers. Watch Alberto’s video at www.international.
• Des bourses supplémentaires s’ajoutent aux ualberta.ca/prosepctive/video.cfm
bourses offertes par la U of A.

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 Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Science
• Animal Biology Our Faculty offers a rich diversity in degree programs
and opportunities. Science students learn from
International
• Applied Mathematics
• Astrophysics instructors who are recognized nationally and feature points
internationally for teaching excellence. Students have
• Atmospheric Sciences • Science students were part of the
access to numerous facilities, resources, and research
• Biochemistry
and internship opportunities. They make strong Canadian team that won an award
• Bioinformatics (Biological contributions to the university’s athletic programs from the International Genetically
Sciences) and campus life. Engineered Machine (iGEM), the premiere
• Bioinformatics (Computing undergraduate synthetic biology
Science) Faculty highlights: competition.
• Biological Sciences  With over $71 million in funding, we attract • Physics professor James Pinfold is leading
• Cell Biology worldwide attention as leaders in resource an international team of physicists who are
• Chemistry geosciences, environmental sciences, artificial conducting a series of ultra-high energy
intelligence, and space research. proton collisions inside the Large Hadron
• Computing Science
• Computing Science (Business  We offer internship opportunities (paid work Collider at the European Centre for Nuclear
Minor) experience) for Canadian and international Research, known as CERN.
• Computing Science students. • Research by Kurt Konhauser (Earth &
Specialization in Software  We have a strong record of excellence in Atmospheric Sciences) into the origins
Practice research and teaching, with both nationally of oxygen on this planet 2.7 billion years
• Computational Science and internationally recognized professors and ago landed in Discover magazine’s top 100
(Mathematics) instructors. science stories of 2009.
• Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences  We have more NSERC Steacie Fellows (13)
than any other faculty in the West. We rank
• Ecology
consistently among the top Canadian universities
• Environmental Earth Sciences
in both total and per capita funding from the
• Evolutionary Biology Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
• Geology Council of Canada (NSERC).
• Geophysics
 Science 100 is a unique, full-year, integrated,
• Immunology and Infection multi-disciplinary course designed to give
• Mathematical Physics students a rigorous academic education in all
• Mathematics aspects of science.
• Mathematics and Economics  The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary
• Mathematics and Finance Science (CCIS) is a state-of-the-art facility that
• Mathematical Sciences brings together students, professors, and
• Microbiology researchers to collaborate on scientific discovery
• Molecular Genetics under one roof.
• Neuroscience
• Paleontology U of A is recognized as one of the world’s top universities, due to their
• Pharmacology resources and specialization in both the Paleontology and Earth Science
• Physical Sciences departments, so deciding to study here was an easy choice.
• Physics
• Physiology Sarah Brown, England
• Physiology and Paleontology
Developmental Biology
• Plant Biology
• Psychology Read more online at www.international.ualberta.
• Statistics ca/prospective/science.cfm

Some career possibilities:

• Environmental Impact Analyst
• Water Purification Chemist
• Geophysicist (petroleum, environment,
data collection)
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• Environmental Consultant (weather modification
and global change, environmental protection)
• Investment Analyst
• Food & Drug Inspector
• Systems Software Developer
Faculty of
Graduate Studies
& Research
• Agricultural, Food and
Nutritional Science
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is home • Anthropology
to more than 7,000 graduate students – the largest Some career possibilities: • Art and Design
• Biochemistry
contingent of researchers on campus. Our students play a • Biological Sciences
key role in U of A discoveries as they partner with award- • Academic faculty positions at leading • Biomedical Engineering
universities • Business
winning faculty to exchange information and ideas. • Cell Biology
Faculty highlights: • Corporate or private industry positions • Chemical and Materials
Engineering
• Postdoctoral fellowships • Chemistry
 Amoung the highest graduate student funding
• Civil and Environmental
rates in Canada; more than 80% of current doctoral Engineering
students received $20,000 CAD a year during their • Communications and
Technology
first four years of study. • Comparative Literature
• Computing Science
 World-class facilities, including the National Institute • Dentistry
for Nanotechnology and a first-rate library collection • Drama
critical for social science and humanities research. • Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences
 Diversity in program selection, with 110+ master’s • East Asian Studies
• Economics
and 60+ doctoral degrees in over 300 research areas. • Educational Policy Studies
• Educational Psychology
 Opportunities to conduct research abroad through • Educational Studies
formal exchange agreements, industry internships • Electrical and Computer
Engineering
and field work. • Elementary Education
• English
• Etudes canadiennes
The department of Public Health Science at U of A has an internationally • Etudes en langue et culture
• Health Promotion Studies
recognized reputation and is formed by a multidisciplinary team that has • Health Sciences Education
come together with the common goal of improving health. (NEW)
• History and Classics

Isac Lima, Brazil • Human Ecology

• Humanities Computing
• Internetworking
Master’s Public Health Sciences • Laboratory Medicine and
Pathology
• Law
• Library and Information Studies
Read more online at www.international.ualberta. • Linguistics
ca/prospective/fgsr.cfm • Mathematical and Statistical
Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
Tips for finding a program: • Medical Genetics
• Medical Microbiology and
Your first step is to identify and make an inquiry with the Immunology
• Medicine
department offering a program in which you hope to • Modern Languages and
study before applying. Try these tips: Cultural Studies
• Music
 Review department websites. This is where you will • Neuroscience
find program and course outlines, specific research • Nursing
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
areas, faculty profiles and department contact • Occupational Therapy
information. See Programs at • Oncology
• Ophthalmology
www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca for links. • Pediatrics
• Pharmacology
 Contact a professor whose research matches your • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
interests. Starting a dialogue with a U of A faculty Sciences
member can be a great way to find a program that’s • Philosophy
• Physical Education and
right for you. See Find at Researcher at Recreation
www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/research • Physical Therapy
• Physics
• Physiology
• Political Science
• Psychiatry
International feature points • Psychology
• Public Health Sciences
Chris Dyck, PhD candidate in Political Science, is travelling to Sierra Leone and Liberia to explore the • Radiology and Diagnostic
Imaging
effectiveness of post-civil war peace building strategies. “It’s one thing to read theories in books, but it’s another • Rehabilitation Medicine
thing to be speaking to people and seeing things with my own eyes.” Dyck will investigate how external • Religious Studies
• Renewable Resources
groups, such as the United Nations, are framing strategies for disarmament, demobilization, and security reform. • Rural Economy
Dyck was also in Sierra Leone in 2005 as a visiting researcher. This experience inspired a U of A book drive that • Secondary Education
collected 2,000 pounds of academic journals and books for Fourah Bay College in Freetown. • Sociology
• Speech Pathology and
Audiology
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 Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
The following Faculty offers limited enrolment for international students.

• Dentistry
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Laboratory Science
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is a large
faculty with 20 departments and 18 research groups.
The Department of Dentistry teaches the
knowledge and skills necessary to assume positions
in private dental practice and community health
care. Admission to the DDS and Dental Hygiene
programs is limited, and applications are selected
on a competitive basis. 85% of the places in the
program are reserved for Alberta residents, five
percent for international students and ten percent
for non-Albertan Canadians.
The Faculty of Medicine is one of the top three
medical schools for research in North America.
There is an outstanding environment covering
the spectrum of health research, with scientists
who are highly sought after by research centres in
North America and Europe. The teaching hospital
at the University of Alberta is the largest in Western
Canada, offering state-of-the-art facilities for the
clinical education of medical students and residents.
Entrance is restricted to students who are Canadian
citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed
immigrants).
MORE AT MED.UALBERTA.CA

School of Public Health

This Faculty offers graduate programs only.

The School of Public Health is uniquely focused on
protecting and promoting the health of populations
as well as preventing disease and injury. Graduate
programs in the School of Public Health are
designed to prepare a new generation of skilled
health professionals to tackle the challenges facing
our global population and improve the health
of people. Programs are centered on the broad
spectrum of learning in the field of public health
and the social determinants of health. They are
interdisciplinary in nature and practical in their
focus. Graduate programs lead to the following
degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health
Sciences, Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of
Science (MSc) and the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
in Health Promotion.
MORE AT PUBLICHEALTH.UALBERTA.CA

Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

This Faculty offers graduate programs only.

The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine offers
graduate course-based programs in physical
therapy, occupational therapy and speech language
pathology. In addition, the Faculty offers MSc
and PhD programs in rehabilitation science. The
MSc in Rehabilitation Science program is a thesis
degree program designed to provide entry-level
training for future scientists. Typically, these are
students who plan to pursue a PhD in Rehabilitation
Science or a related field. The PhD in Rehabilitation
Science program is a research degree program
designed to provide advanced research training in
rehabilitation science for students from a variety of
rehabilitation-related backgrounds, not all of whom
are credentialed clinical professionals.
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STEP 1
Check out
program options,
admission
requirements, and
deadlines.
Explore the impressive list
of our program options
(page 23)! Choose a
Faculty and program
appropriate for you.
You will need to:
• Check U of A’s English
language proficiency
requirements.
• Check to find out what
the admission subject
requirements are for
your program.
• Find out the
application and
document deadlines.
NOTE: Some programs
can be entered directly
from high school, while
others require pre-
professional study in
another Faculty at the
U of A.
You can apply to up to
three different programs,
in order of preference.
WWW. INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/PROSEPCTIVE/APPLYUNDERGRADUATE.CFM
STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
Submit your Wait to receive your Submit interim documents for
application online. U of A email and IDs. Early Admission consideration.
Fill out the online If you apply online, you will Starting as early as November, your
application for admission receive important information application will be processed for Early
at www.registrar. from the U of A by e-mail within Admission after we receive the necessary
ualberta.ca/apply 48 hours of submitting your documents.
application.
You can fill out the With Early Admission, you will be able to start
application now and send You will receive: your study permit application and be eligible
your documents later.
to register in courses earlier than if you wait
• Your 7-digit ID number until the final document deadlines. (Early
Tips: (include this with any
Admission is not final admission. You will
correspondence and need to complete Step 8 and submit official
• Be sure to use your documents).
full legal name on and complete documents by the deadline.)
the application form • Your Campus Computing ID High school students: Submit an unofficial
(as it appears in your (CCID) and password, which school transcript that shows all of the courses
passport). you will use to access Bear
you have already taken and grades you
Tracks, where you can track have already received, as well as interim (i.e.
• Include your personal the status of your application
email address on your midterm) results for courses still in progress.
for admission at
application form (you https://www.beartracks. Postsecondary transfer students: can
will need to validate ualberta.ca
also be considered for Early Admission to
your email as part
many programs. Submit transcripts for
of the application • Login information for your
your entire academic record (high school
process). U of A webmail account. and postsecondary). For the current year in
This is your personal e-mail progress, you must submit all the transcripts
• You will be required account with the University
to submit a CAD $115 up to and including: first semester results;
and will become our main second semester registration for the
application fee by source for sending you
credit card. institution you are currently attending; official
information. You are required and final transcripts for any other institutions
to check this account previously attended; and detailed course
• Make sure that you
regularly for communications. descriptions of each course .
receive and save the
electronic receipt NOTE: See the U of A
All applicants must also submit evidence of
to confirm that your Electronic Communications
application was English language proficiency (passing score
Policy at https://www. or scheduled test date).
submitted successfully. registrar.ualberta.ca/
ecommunications Remember to include your U of A 7-digit
• If you are unable to
submit the application ID number with all documents and
online, use the PDF correspondence.
copy of the application
Send your documents to:
from www.registrar.
ualberta.ca/forms University of Alberta
Office of the Registrar and
• There is also a paper
Student Awards
application beginning
201 Administration Building
on page 56 that you
Edmonton, AB, Canada
can fill out or use as
T6G 2M7
a reference.
STEP 5
Explore scholarship
opportunities.
U of A provides international
students with exceptional
financial rewards for
academic and extracurricular
achievements.
In most cases, you will
automatically be considered
for scholarships (page 19), but
some competitions require a
specialized application.
www.international.ualberta.
ca/prospective/scholarships.
cfm
How to
for
Undergraduate Studies
STEP 6
Apply to live
on-campus.
All international students who
apply for housing before April
30, 2011 are guaranteed a space
in one of our residences for
their first year. This application is
separate from your application
to study at U of A.
If you have a preference for a
particular residence community
(page 13), make sure you apply
as early as possible, starting
October 1, 2010.
You can submit your housing
application once you have
applied for admission and
obtained your 7-digit U of A
student ID number. You can
apply online at www.ualberta.
ca/residences
There is a CAD $175 application
fee for housing (a partial refund
of $150 may be available if you
are unable to attend and cancel
before room offers are made).
STEP 7
Apply for your
study permit.
In order to study in Canada,
you will require a study permit.
Application processing time
can take up to three months to
complete. We encourage you to
apply for your study permit well
in advance of your program
start date.
You can use your letter of Early
Admission to start your study
permit application.
For complete information on
immigration and application
requirements, consult the
Government of Canada website
at www.cic.gc.ca
You may also contact the
U of A’s International Student
Services for advice at arriving@
international.ualberta.ca
STEP 8
Send your official and
complete documents
by the deadline.
Your application will be
processed for final admission
once we have received your
original official documents,
showing us your complete
academic record, by the
deadline.
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/
ro.cfm?id=160
Even if you are offered Early
Admission, you must send your
official documents and meet
all conditions listed in your Early
Admission letter in order to
finalize your admission.
Documents must be sent to
U of A’s Registrar’s Office
directly from the authorized
issuing institution by the
posted deadlines.
The typical documents
you will be required to
provide are:
• Proof of English language
proficiency (eg. TOEFL, IELTS,
etc).
• High school grades and
transcripts, certificates, and/
or diplomas.
• Transcripts from any
postsecondary institutions
you have attended.
• Detailed course descriptions
for each postsecondary
course completed outside of
Canada.
• Official English translation of
all documentation not issued
originally in English or French.
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Undergraduate • Completing an undergraduate
program will give you a

Admissions
Bachelor’s Degree.

• An undergraduate program will

last four years on average. Some
programs may take longer to
complete.
Admission is competitive and is based on your complete academic history and
achievement in three main areas:

L ang ua g e P ro ficiency
1. Your English

ELP
y requirements. oficienc
glish language pr
See page 44 for En

ad em ic h isto r y, showing
2. Your ac lled certain
t you ha ve fulfi
tha

Subjects
su bje c t re q uir ements
academic have t show that they
de nt s fro m high school mus n subjects you
For exam pl e, stu
io n su bj ects. The admissio
successfully compl
eted 5 ad m iss eck our website to
ra m an d Faculty. Please ch
need to present w
ill va ry by prog ogram of choice.
yo u w ill ne ed to present for your pr
ects
find out which subj
equisites.
ra m s m ay ha ve postsecondary prer
Some prog
ples.
fo r co m m on qu estions and exam
See pages 45-4 6
GPA

academic
3. Your grades on the s shown
(a
subject requirements
on your transcripts) depending to U of A varies
average to be accepted
The minimum admission ch oice. The averages change eac
h year.
d pro gram of yo ur
on the Faculty an
tive averages.
See page 47 for competi
English language proficiency requirement (ELP)
• All undergraduate applicants to English-
speaking and bilingual programs need
an adequate level of English language
proficiency before admission, regardless
of their citizenship status or country of
origin.

How can I show that I’ve met the

requirements?
Completing a test of English
Language Proficiency and earning
the minimum score required by
• The University of Alberta reserves the
right to use discretion in determining
adequate levels of language proficiency
to ensure success in academic programs.
In some cases, additional English
language testing, conducted by the

U of A will accept one of the following:

TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Faculty of Extension, may be
required to confirm English proficiency.

Details and conditions

iBT: at least 86, with a minimum score of 21

points in each section,
or, Paper based: 580
1
U of A.
(See Note 4) IELTS (academic) (International English At least 6.5 with no band less than 5.0.
Language Testing System).
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language at least 70.
assessment exam).
MELAB (Michigan English Assessment Battery). at least 85.

PTE (Pearson Test of English) (Academic) at least 59.

Completing certain courses
that have been approved by
U of A, and achieving a certain
minimum grade in that course.
(See Note 4)
Previous Education in English
(See Notes 1, 2, 3, 5)
English Language Arts 30-1 course (Alberta
High School).
International Baccalaureate English A1, A2.
International Baccalaureate English B.
Advanced Placement English.
O-level, GCSE, IGCSE, AS-level or A-level
English Language or Literature course.
6 credits of transferable university-level English
Language and Literature completed at a
postsecondary institution where English is the
language of instruction.
The University of Alberta’s ESL 140/145.
Three full years of education in English in
Canada or the equivalent in another country
where English is the principal language.
Successful completion of the equivalent of
three years of full-time instruction in a school/
institution in Canada in which the major
language of instruction is English.
Graduation from a degree program offered by
an accredited institution at which English is
the primary language of instruction.
Final blended grade of 75% or better.
A grade of 5 or better.
A grade of 6 or better.
A grade of 4 or better on the AP English
College Board examination.
A grade of B or better (See Note 7).
A grade of B+ or better.
Successful completion.
Such education must include Alberta Grade 12 or
its equivalent level, and can be a combination of
secondary and postsecondary education.
The level of English proficiency required
for graduation must be equivalent to that
in English language schools/institutions in
Canada.
The institution must be located in a country
where English is the primary language.

Spoken English Note 1: Enrolment in English as a second language

(ESL) courses or programs will not be included in the
Note 5: For a list of countries and institutions that are
recognized as having met U of A’s English language

language proficiency calculation of three years of full-time study. Enrolment

(required by some programs)
If you select a program related to Health
Sciences or Education, you will be
required to meet the spoken English
language proficiency requirement.
must be in a regular high school or postsecondary for-
proficiency requirement, visit our website at: www.
registrar.ualberta.ca/elp
credit program. Where students are registered in both
Note 6: In countries where alpha-grades are further
ESL and regular programs, the ESL hours will be deducted
from the total educational hours.
defined by numerical grades, a minimum grade of 3 is
required to meet ELP (For example: a grade of B3).
Note 2: Proof of three years of education must be
submitted in the form of official transcripts (including
details on course enrolment and hours of instruction).

Please refer to the U of A Calendar for
how to meet this requirement (Section
13.3.2).
Note 3: Failing grades/courses will not be counted
when calculating full-time attendance. Only courses with
passing grades will be considered.
Note 4: Standardized test results must be issued directly
from the testing office. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Test scores must be valid and verifiable.
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Subjects Subject requirements for undergraduate admission:
general information
To be admitted to a U of A program, you need to show that you have fulfilled certain
academic requirements, for example: completing certain courses, and/or exams.
Can students enter U of A
undergraduate programs directly
from high school?
• Direct Entry programs can be
entered directly from high
school.
• Professional programs cannot
be entered directly from high
school – you need to take some
postsecondary courses first.
(All prerequisites can be taken
at U of A).
How many subjects do I need to present if I am a high school
student entering a Direct Entry program?
You need 5 Admission Subjects taken in high school.
For example:
Subject requirements if you apply for the general Bachelor of Science Program
1. English
2. Algebra (Math)
3. One from Biology, Chemistry,
Calculus (Additional Math), Physics, Some requirements will be specific
subjects, such as 1 – 4 listed here.
or Computer Science
4. One from Biology, Chemistry,
Calculus (Additional Math), Physics
or Computer Science
5. Subject from Humanities,
Some requirements can be a subject
Fine Arts, or Sciences from either the Humanities, Fine Arts, or
Science categories
See page 48 for more information
Transfer students:
If you are transferring from another postsecondary institution, you
will be evaluated on a combination of your postsecondary and high
school results.
NOTE: Some programs will have additional requirements, such as
portfolios or an audition.
To find the specific admission requirements
for your program, visit WWW.INTERNATIONAL.
UALBERTA.CA/PROSPECTIVE/ADMISSIONS.CFM
 What courses qualify as
Humanities, Fine Arts, or Science
subjects?
• Humanities subjects: English
(Literature and Composition);
Languages other than English;
History; Cultural Geography; Social
Studies; Economics
• Fine Arts subjects: Art; Drama;
Music
• Science subjects: Algebra (Math);
Biology; Calculus (Additional
Math); Chemistry; Physics; Physical
Geography; Science; Computer
Science
What subjects do I need to enter
a Professional program?
• You will need to complete some
postsecondary study (university-
level) before you can be considered
for admission. All prerequisites can
be taken at U of A.
• The level and amount of
postsecondary study required will
vary by program.
• Admission is based on your
academic performance at the
postsecondary level, but may also
include some of your high school
matriculation subjects.
What do I need to send to show
that I’ve met the admission
requirements?
You will need to send us your
documentation. Grades can possibly
come from your local high school
curriculum, postsecondary work, or
an internationally recognized exam,
such as:
• IB
• AP
• SAT (see page 48 for minimum SAT
scores)
• A, AS, or O Levels

What’s next?
• Visit www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/admissions.cfm
to see the specific subject requirements for your program
• Learn about the competitive average required on page 47
• Learn about the documentation you will need to send on page 49
• Check the deadlines on page 53

STUDYING IN SUB

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GPA Competitive averages

Competitive averages are determined each academic year. The minimum admission average varies
depending on the Faculty and Program; however, in general, applicants are expected to have the
minimum level of achievement indicated below.

• British Curriculum • Advanced Placement (AP) • US Curriculum

Grades of A’s and B’s on GCE O-level
and predicted A-level subjects;
a minimum of 2 (sometimes 3)
subjects must be completed at
the AS or A-level (check the
admission requirement prerequisites
for which subjects must be at the AS
or A-level).
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
(www.ibo.org)
U of A will award final admission
based on a minimum 29-34
predicted points on the full diploma
(excluding bonus points), and
presentation of the 5 matriculation
subjects (at higher or standard level).
Final IB grades in the range of 4 to
7 in the 5 matriculation subjects
are considered competitive for
admission.
A combination of grades of 4 An overall average of B/B+, with
and 5, and presentation of the 5 Advanced/Honors Science subjects
matriculation subjects. to meet matriculation subjects;
SAT Reasoning and Subject Test
results can assist you in meeting the
• Chinese Curriculum entrance requirements (see Common
A combination of A’s and B’s on the equivalency comparisons on
Joint Graduation Exam (Hui Kao), or page 48).
a competitive score on the University
Entrance Exam (Gao Kao), and
presentation of the 5 matriculation Other curricula and credentials will
subjects. Results must be issued by also be considered, see
the governing authority, not by WWW.REGISTRAR.UALBERTA.CA/
the school. CREDENTIALS
To view competitive admission averages from last year, visit
WWW.REGISTRAR.UALBERTA.CA/AVERAGES
Presentation of the minimum requirement does not always guarantee admission.
Common
equivalency
Begin by consulting WWW.INTERNATIONAL.
UALBERTA.CA/PROSPECTIVE/ADMISSIONS.
CFM to determine what program-specific courses
are required. Then, verify subject equivalencies in the
chart below.
Equivalency comparisons (commonly seen in the American System)
To meet the Subject Requirements, you can present the prerequisites listed in column A, B, C, or D.
Subject Requirements
Will Vary by Program A High School Courses
English Four years of English Language Arts with a
course in the grade 12 year.
If a grade 12 course is completed prior to
the grade 12 year, this must be indicated on
the transcript or in a letter from the school.
Humanities Three years of History, Government Studies,
or Civics including the grade 12 year.
A Language other than English may also be
used. At least three consecutive years are
required, including the grade 12 year.
Fine Arts Three years of the same Fine Arts subject (e.g.
3 years of Music or 3 years of Art, including
the grade 12 year. Combinations of disciplines
will not be considered.)
Sciences
Algebra / Geometry Pre-Calculus (Calculus, Statistics, Business
or Applied Mathematics will not be
considered.)
Calculus Calculus course completed in the grade
12 year.
Biology One year high school course alone will
not meet the subject prerequisite for
admission. *
Chemistry One year high school course alone will
not meet the subject prerequisite for
admission.*
Physics One year high school course alone will
not meet the subject prerequisite for
admission.*
Sciences One year high school course alone will
not meet the subject prerequisite for
admission.*
comparisons
Advanced
or B Placement
or
AP English
AP Government and
Politics, AP Human
Geography, AP European
History, AP World History,
any Language at the AP
level, AP US History, AP
Micro Economics, AP
Macro Economics, AP
Psychology
AP Art History, AP Studio
Art, AP Music Theory
N/A - There is no AP
course that meets the
Algebra requirement for
admission.
AP Calculus AB,
AP Calculus BC
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Environmental
Sciences, AP Statistics ,
AP Computer Science A,
AP Computer Science AB
* Advanced or Honors courses in the US curriculum may meet the subject requirements for certain Faculties.
Visit WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/PROSPECTIVE/ADMISSIONS.CFM
SAT Critical Reading/SAT
C Subject Tests
or
SAT Critical Reading with a minimum
score of 550
American History and Social Studies
(minimum score 620);
World History (minimum score 620);
French (minimum score 580);
German (minimum score 560);
Latin (minimum score 600);
Modern Hebrew (minimum score 600);
Italian (minimum score 620);
Spanish (minimum score 570);
Korean (minimum score 600);
Japanese (minimum score 620);
Chinese (minimum score 750)
N/A
Mathematics Level 2 or Mathematics IIC
with a minimum score of 600
There is no SAT Subject test in Calculus
Biology E or Biology M with a minimum
score of 590
Chemistry with a minimum score of 600
Physics with a minimum score of 600
N/A
D IB courses
English
• Anthropology • Economics • Geography • History
• History of the Americas • History of Europe
• History of Africa • History of Asia & Middle East
• History of Asia & Oceania • Islamic History
• Philosophy • Psychology • Arabic • Bengali • Bosnian
• Bulgarian • Cantonese • Chinese • Czech • Danish
• Dutch • Finnish • French • German • Greek • Hindi
• Indonesian • Italian • Japanese • Latin • Mandarin
• Norwegian • Polish • Portuguese • Russian • Slovak
• Spanish • Swahili • Swedish • Turkish
• Art & Design • Dance • Film • Music
• Theatre (Drama Theatre Arts) • Visual Arts
Mathematics (Math studies will not be considered)
Mathematics (Math studies will not be considered)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
• Computing Science • Design • Environmental Systems
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Documentation:
What should you provide
Do not wait until the deadline to submit your documents. The earlier we receive
your documents, the earlier we can consider you for admission.

Official documentation must be sent

directly from the issuing high school,
postsecondary institution, government,
evaluated once all supporting
documents are submitted. A
maximum of two years of transfer
?
other than English or French must
be accompanied by official English
translations.
or organization. credit from your previous institution
Please remember to include your
• One official copy of your high can be applied towards a University
of Alberta degree. 7 digit U of A ID number in all
school diploma and a transcript of correspondence.
your grades are required. Photocopies will not be accepted. In
the event that the issuing institution Send documents to:
• If you have attended a
produces only one official copy of the University of Alberta
postsecondary institution, then two
official copies of your postsecondary document and will not send additional Office of the Registrar
transcripts are required. You will copies to universities, we will accept a and Student Awards
need to provide a detailed course certified copy. 201 Administration Building
syllabus for all postsecondary Certified copies can be authorized by Edmonton, AB, Canada
coursework completed outside one of the following: your high school, T6G 2M7
of Canada. The syllabus should university or college; a notary public; a
include topics covered, and the ministry of education office; a Canadian
total number of lecture hours for Embassy or Consulate
each course completed. We will General.
accept compiled descriptions from In the event that
your institution’s webpage (specific a certified copy
URL links must be provided), or is presented, the
photocopies from the relevant original document
pages of your institution’s course must be presented
catalogue. If these are not available, for verification
please contact an International upon your arrival on
Admissions Advisor in the Registrar’s campus.
Office.
Documents issued
• Transfer credit is determined on in a language
an individual basis and will be

Information and Privacy

Canadian law prohibits the University of Alberta from discussing
the details of an applicant’s file with anyone but the applicant.
In the event that you wish to allow a counsellor, parent, or
other third party to have access to your file, written permission
(including your signature) must accompany the application form.
? Advanced standing:
Get university credits for advanced high school curricula
There are several systems of secondary education that exceed the level of meeting the basic admission
requirements. The U of A acknowledges the efforts of students who have completed one of the
programs indicated below. Transfer credit, advanced placement, and the opportunity for credit by special
assessment are available for students who have demonstrated excellence in specific subject areas.
Note: Students given advanced placement
will be permitted to register in a senior course.
Students entering the Faculty of Arts who are
given Advanced Placement will be admitted
to a senior course after determination of their
background qualifications for that course
(interview, placement test, etc.). They may also
challenge a junior or senior course for credit via
the Credit by Special Assessment route if they
have appropriate qualifications and are eligible
within the regulations.
Note: For students entering the Faculty of
Engineering, transfer credit for the first (qualifying)
year courses does not reduce the minimum load
requirement of 37.0 units.
Note: Augustana Faculty course equivalents for
transfer credit are available in the U of A Calendar
(Section 16, Admissions Chart 6).

Advanced Standing: British System

British System Applicants Chart One • Equivalency Chart for British-style Curriculum *
(Chart One) GCE Advanced A-Level Course (A2-Level) University of Alberta Equivalents
The General Certificate of Education (GCE) is Arabic ARAB 1XX (6)
one of the most internationally recognized Biological Sciences BIOL 107 (3)
systems of secondary education. The U of
A recognizes the level of commitment Chemistry CHEM 101 (3) and 261 (3)
and excellence required of those who Chinese CHINA 101 (3) and 102 (3)
have completed Advanced Level (A-level)
Economics ECON 101 (3) and 102 (3)
subjects. Transfer credit and the opportunity
to earn credit by special assessment are English ENGL 1XX (6)
available for students who have completed History HIST 120 (6)
specific A-level subjects with a grade of A or
Mathematics Eligible to apply for credit by special assessment for MATH 114 (3)
B. Advanced Subsidiary (AS-level) subjects
are considered grade 12-level equivalent Further Mathematics (*MATH 120 only awarded if S TAT 141 (3) and MATH 120 (3). Eligible to apply for credit by
and can be used for admission, but do not A-level Math written on or after June 2002) special assessment for MATH 114/115
qualify for advanced standing. PHYS 124 (3) and 126 (3) with a grade of “A”.
Physics A grade of “B” will qualify if the student has a minimum “B” in A-level
 = units of course weight (credits) Mathematics.
Psychology PSYCO 1XX (3) (Faculty of Arts)
* refer to Notes listed above.
Sociology SOC 100 (3)
Spanish SPAN 100 (6)

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Advanced standing: IB
International Baccalaureate (IB) Applicants (Chart Two)
U of A recognizes the academic rigors of the IB program in a number of ways. Transfer credit
can be awarded for specific IB courses if you present a minimum grade of 6 (Chart Two),
exclusive scholarships are dedicated to full IB Diploma candidates, special IB advisors are
available to assist you, and final admission based on predicted IB grades may be possible.
Contact: IB@registrar.ualberta.ca
Chart Two • Equivalency Chart for IB Courses *
International University of Alberta
Baccalaureate Courses Equivalents
Anthropology (HL) ANTHR 100-level (3)
Biology (HL) BIOL 107 (3)
Chemistry (HL) CHEM 101 (3)
[or CHEM 103 (4.3)
for Engineering only]
Chemistry (SL) Students may apply to
write a credit by special
assessment examination in
CHEM 101 (3) [or CHEM
103 (4.3) for Engineering
only]
Computing Science (HL or CMPUT 101 (3)
SL) taken prior to 2006
Computing Science (HL) CMPUT 114 (3) and
taken 2006 onwards CMPUT 115 (3)
Computing Science (SL) CMPUT 114 (3)
taken 2006 onwards
Dance (HL) DANCE 100-level (3)
Economics (HL) ECON 101 (3) and
ECON 102 (3)
(not to take ECON 204)
English (HL) ENGL 100-level (6) [or
ENGL 100-level (3) and
100-level complementary
studies elective (3) for
Engineering only]
French A or B (HL) FREN 100-level (3) and
FREN 211 (3) (not to take
FREN 111 or FREN 112)
French A or B (SL) FREN 100-level (6) (not to
take FREN 111 or 112)
German A or B (HL) GERM 100-level (3) and
GERM 211 (3) (not to take
GERM 111 or 112)
German A or B (SL) GERM 100-level (6) (not
to take GERM 111 or 112)
Greek (HL) GREEK 101 (3) and
GREEK 102 (3)
History (HL) (see Note 1) HIST 100-level (3) (not to
take HIST 112 or 113)
Islamic History (HL) HIST 100-level (3) (not to
take HIST 117)
Italian (HL) Advanced Placement
Japanese A (HL) Advanced Placement
Japanese AB JAPAN 101 (3) and
JAPAN 102 (3)
International
Baccalaureate Courses
Japanese B (HL or SL)
Latin (HL)
Mathematics (HL)
Further Mathematics (SL)
Mathematics (SL)
Music (HL)
Philosophy (HL)
Physics (HL)
Physics (SL)
Social Cultural Anthropology
(HL)
Spanish A (HL)
Theatre Arts (HL)
Visual Arts (HL)
Successful completion of
all components of the IB
Diploma program
Note 1: Credit will be awarded for all five
regional options offered at the higher level (HL),
including Africa; Americas; East and South East
Asia and Oceania; Europe (including Russia/
USSR); and South Asia and the Middle East
(including North Africa).
* Refer to Notes on page 50.
University of Alberta
Equivalents
JAPAN 101 (3) and
JAPAN 102 (3)
LATIN 101 (3) and
LATIN 102 (3)
MATH 114 (3) [or MATH
100 (4) for Engineering
only]. Student may also
apply to write a credit
by special assessment
examination in MATH 115
(3) [or MATH 101 (3.5)
for Engineering only]
MATH 114 (3) and MATH
115 (3) [or MATH 100
(4) and MATH 101 (3.5)
for Engineering only]
Students may apply to
write a credit by special
assessment examination in
MATH 114 (3) [or MATH
100 (4)
for Engineering only]
MUSIC 102 (3) and
MUSIC 100-level (3)
(not to take MUSIC 101)
PHIL 100-level (3) (not to
take PHIL 101 or 102)
PHYS 124 (3) and
PHYS 126 (3)
PHYS 124 (3)
ANTHRO 100-level (3)
Advanced Placement
DRAMA 101 (3)
ART 100-level (3) and
ART 134(3)
100-level Open Elective
(3)
Advanced standing: AP
Advanced Placement (AP) Applicants (Chart Three)
The U of A appreciates the academic challenge and preparation required of those completing Note: Augustana Faculty course equivalents are
Advanced Placement exams. We seek to acknowledge the achievements of AP students available for AP students entering that Faculty (U
through transfer credit and advanced standing (minimum grade of 4 in approved courses – of A Calendar Section 16, Admissions Chart 7).
Chart Three), scholarships, and specialized advising. Contact: AP@registrar.ualberta.ca * Refer to Notes on page 50.

Chart Three • Equivalency Chart for AP Courses *

Advanced Placement University of Alberta Advanced Placement University of Alberta
Courses Equivalents Courses Equivalents
Art History ART H 101(3) and Italian Language and Advanced Placement
ART H 102 (3) Culture
Art Studio: Drawing ART 140 (3) Japanese Language JAPAN 201 (3) and
and Culture 202 (3)
Art Studio: 2D Design ART 134 (3) and
DES 135 (3) Latin (Literature) LATIN 100-level (3)
Art Studio: 3D Design ART 134 (3) and Latin (Virgil) LATIN 100-level (3)
DES 135 (3)
Macroeconomics ECON 102 (3)
Biology BIOL 100-level (3) (not to
take BIOL 107) Microeconomics ECON 101 (3)
Calculus AB MATH 113 (3) Music Theory MUSIC 155 (3)
Calculus BC MATH 113 (3) [or MATH Physics B PHYS 124 (3) and
100 (4) for Engineering PHYS 126 (3)
only]
Physics C: Electricity and PHYS 124 and 126 (6)
Chemistry Students may apply for Magnetism/Mechanics or PHYS 144 (3)
Credit by Special
Assessment Psychology PSYCO 100-level (3) (not
CHEM 101(3) [or CHEM to take PSYCO 104 or 105)
103 (4.3) for Engineering
only] Spanish Language Advanced Placement
Chinese Language and CHINA 200-level (3) Spanish Literature Advanced Placement
Culture
Statistics STAT 151 (3)
Computer Science A CMPUT 114 (3) or
CMPUT 174 (3) United States History HIST 100-level (6)
Computer Science AB CMPUT 114 and 115
(6) or
CMPUT 174 and 175 (6)
English (Language and ENGL 100-level (3) for
Composition or Literature Engineering Students only
and Composition)
English (Literature and Advanced Placement
Composition) (English) for non-
Engineering students
French Language Advanced Placement
French Literature Advanced Placement
German Language Advanced Placement
Comparative Government Advanced Placement
& Politics
Government & Politics: Advanced Placement
United States

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Application Deadlines Document Deadlines
Fall/Winter (September entry)
Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Arts
BA (Criminology). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
All other programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Augustana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
Education
BEd and BEd After Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
BEd (Adult Education Route) . . . . . . . . . . . . . contact department
Diploma in Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1
Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Medicine & Dentistry
BSc (Dental Hygiene Specialization)
Post-Diploma Degree Completion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Dental Hygiene Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Medical Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Native Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
Physical Education & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Campus Saint-Jean
Bilingual BCom and BEd (Elementary, Secondary). . . . . . . March 1
BSc Nursing (Bilingual) apply to Faculty of Nursing. . . . . . February 1
All other programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Open Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 31
Winter Term (January entry)
Refer to U of A Calendar at
WWW.REGISTRAR.UALBERTA.CA/CALENDAR
Spring/Summer Terms (May entry)
Refer to U of A Calendar at
WWW.REGISTRAR.UALBERTA.CA/CALENDAR
Summer Term (July entry)
Refer to U of A Calendar at
WWW.REGISTRAR.UALBERTA.CA/CALENDAR
Fall/Winter (September entry)
The document deadlines for most U of A programs are:
High school applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 1
Postsecondary/transfer applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15
The following programs have different deadlines or require additional
documentation:
Arts
BA (Criminology) – references, résumé
and written statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
transcripts and interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1
BFA (Art and Design) and BDesign
portfolio submission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
BFA (Drama) in Acting – audition application. . . . . January 11
BFA (Drama) in Theatre Design
references, portfolio submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 1
BFA (Technical Theatre)
letter of intent, references, interview, and résumé . . . April 1
BMus and BMus/BEd – audition application . . . . . . . . May 1
Augustana
All applicants – residency application. . . . . . . . . . . August 1
BA (Music Major or Minor) – interview. . . . . . . . . . . April 15
BSc (Music Minor) – interview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 15
BMus – audition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 15
Education (Diploma) – all documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1
Law – all documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Medicine & Dentistry
Dentistry – Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 15
Medical Laboratory Science – letter of intent. . . . . . . . . . . . May 1
Dentistry and Diploma in Dental Hygiene--
All previously completed course work and
course registration of current year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Fall term final grades and Winter Term
registration of current year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Medicine – Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT),
interview and letters of reference,
all previously completed course work,
and course registration of current year . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Fall Term final grades and Winter Term registration
of current year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Pharmacy – letter of intent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1
Open Studies Consult U of A Calendar §12.7

Winter Term (January entry)

Refer to U of A Calendar at
WWW.REGISTRAR.UALBERTA.CA/CALENDAR
The academic year is divided into four terms.
Spring/Summer Terms (May entry)
Fall Term September to December Refer to U of A Calendar at
Winter Term January to April WWW.REGISTRAR.UALBERTA.CA/CALENDAR
Spring Term May to mid-June Summer Term (July entry)
Summer Term July to mid-August
Refer to U of A Calendar at
WWW.REGISTRAR.UALBERTA.CA/CALENDAR
The majority of undergraduate programs accept applications for
the Fall Term only, but there are several programs that can admit
in Winter or Spring. Complete details on deadlines and application Do not wait until the deadline to send your
procedures can be found on our website at
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/admissions documents. The earlier we recieve your documents,
the earlier we can consider you for admission.
Tuitionand
Cost of Living
8 months 12 months
Based on 30 credits Based on 30 credits
in 8 months (CAD) in 12 months (CAD)

$ Tuition & Fees1 $ 19,230 $ 19,230

Accommodation $2,800 - $5,300 $4,800 - $7,900

(SHARED)3

Accommodation
(PRIVATE APARTMENT)
$5,600 - $8,000 $8,300 - $12,000

Food  $2,160 $3,240

Clothing $400 $600

Bus Pass4 $0 $297

Books and $1000 $1000

Supplies

? Miscellaneous $1,480 $2,220

TOTAL (CAD) $27,070 $31,387

TOTAL (USD)2 $25,254 $29,281

1. Tuition estimate is based on 2010/11 rates assessed to undergraduate students in Arts or Science and are
subject to change. For most updated rates, visit www.registrar.ualberta.ca
2. 1 Canadian dollar= $0.9329 US dollars (average exchange rate from May 2009 to May 2010, www.oanda.com)
3. For undergraduate student residences that range from dormitory-style rooms to four-bedroom, shared
apartments.
4. A student bus pass for September to April is included in U of A’s non-instructional fees. From May to August,
students may purchase a bus pass for $74.25 per month.

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decision about your major and minor
You can get advanced standing
or transfer credit if you successfully
complete certain high school courses.
U of A can offer you transfer credit, advanced placement, or
the opportunity for credit by special assessment if
you have demonstrated excellence in specific subject
areas under the British, IB, and AP curricula.
www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/
advancedstanding.cfm
You don’t have to make the final
right away.
U of A offers 200+ undergraduate programs so you
have great flexibility to tailor your degree to your
interests. In some programs, you can enroll in a Faculty
but wait up to your third year to declare your major
and minor areas of study.
www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/
programs.cfm

?
You can apply now and then send
your documents later.

Did you
To start the application process, you just need to complete the
Application for Undergraduate Studies form and submit it. The
application deadline for most direct entry programs is May 1,

know
but there are some exceptions.

Documents have a later deadline, (August 1 for

most programs) so you can send them later on, although you
should try to send them as soon as possible to get a faster
admissions decision.

www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/
documents.cfm

U of A accepts many different

international curricula.
In addition to IB, AP, British, and US-style curricula,
U of A accepts many local high school curricula
from around the world. Consult our website to see
which curricula are accepted from your country. You can complete your pre-
www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/ professional year at U of A.
equivalencies.cfm Most undergraduate programs can
be entered directly from high school,
but some require at least one year of
pre-professional study before you can
apply. (You can complete your pre-
professional studies at U of A).

You can track the progress of your

application online.
When you submit your application to study at
U of A, you will receive an ID and login for Beartracks,
our online system where you can track your
application status. Eventually, you can also use it to
register for your courses.

www.beartracks.ualberta.ca

MORE AT WWW. INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/PROSEPCTIVE/APPLYUNDERGRADUATE.CFM

Undergraduate Application for PDF Instructions
Admission,
If you are completing the online Portable Document Format (PDF) form on your
computer, you can type directly into the fields. Use the TAB key to go to the next
field. Print the application form and review.

Readmission or Information for Students with Disabilities

Internal Transfer For information about services for students with disabilities or serious
health conditions please contact Specialized Support and Disability Services at
www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/SSDS

Online Services Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery

Apply online and pay your application fee by credit and Dental Hygiene Diploma applicants:
card at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/admissions Do not use this form. Use the online application at
• It’s secure, faster, and provides immediate acknowledgement of www.registrar.ualberta.ca/apply
receipt of your online submission.
• You will also receive an e-mail within 24 business hours providing Campus Saint-Jean applicants
online access to Bear Tracks where you can track your application status.
Use the Campus Saint-Jean demande d’admission, et de réadmission ou de
transfert interne PDF form available at www.registrar.ualberta.ca or
Application Fees Campus Saint-Jean.

The University of Alberta (U of A) will not

accept any application not accompanied by the
appropriate application fee.
• If you have never attended the U of A, including Augustana Campus, or
Augustana University College (AUC), your nonrefundable application
fee is $115.
• If you have attended the U of A, including Augustana Campus or AUC,
your nonrefundable application fee is $75.
Checklist
Refer to our website for information on admission requirements and deadlines.
(www.registrar.ualberta.ca/admissions)
Provide your U of A Student ID Number if you have previously attended the U of A.
Ensure that you have completed all sections of the form.
Review all sections of the application form.

U of A Electronic Communications Policy Read the ApplyAlberta Transcript Authorization and sign as required.
Check out the benefits and applicant/student responsibilities at
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ecommunications Read the declaration, sign and date your application.

Protecting Your Information Enclose your application fee.

The personal information requested on this form is collected under the Mail application to:
authority of the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act and the Alberta Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for authorized purposes including Administration Building
admission and registration; administration of student records; consideration University of Alberta
for scholarships and awards; and provision of student services. Personal Edmonton, AB,
information may be disclosed to academic and administrative units according to Canada T6G 2M7
University policy; alumni relations and fundraising upon graduation; university
planning and research in accordance with federal and provincial legislated Fax application to:
reporting requirements; information sharing agreements; and to contracted 780-492-7172
service providers as required. For further information on the use and disclosure
of personal information please refer to §23.9.1 of the University of Alberta
Calendar, the information at www.ipo.ualberta.ca or call the Office of the
Registrar and Student Awards at 780-492-3113.

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1
Print your Name
name

2 Former or Current U of A Student Status Have you ever registered or taken courses at the University of Alberta?
Yes
previous applicants

No

If yes, provide your seven digit U of A Student ID:

U of A Student ID

3 Start Date Status

Many programs admit students only in September, so be sure to
check application and document deadlines at:
When do you wish to begin attending?
Fall/Winter (September-April)
Beginning:
intended status

www.registrar.ualberta.ca/admissions Spring/Summer (May-August) M M Y Y Y Y

Student Status Degree or Diploma Student

Students working toward a degree or diploma.
Special Student
Students applying for admission to a Faculty to take course(s) for
credit, but not working toward a degree. Most Special Students will have a
degree and/or wish to take courses for professional development.
Visiting Student
Students applying for admission to a Faculty to take course(s) for credit
toward a degree from another institution. A “Letter of Permission” from the
other institution is required.
Open Studies
Part-time students taking courses for credit without following a degree or
diploma program.

4 Provide your Legal Name

You must use your legal name as shown on one of the
following documents: Birth Certificate, Passport, Canadian
Legal Last Name
personal information

Legal First Name and Middle Name(s) (Do not use initials)
Immigration Record of Permanent Resident, Canadian
Immigration Student Authorization document or Marriage
Certificate. The name you enter is the one that will appear Former Name (if different from above)
on your University record and on your degree or diploma
parchment upon graduation.
Date of Birth Canadian Social Insurance Number (optional)
It is very important that you let us know immediately if you male
change your personal information, including name, address, M M D D Y Y Y Y female
emergency contact or citizenship. Refer to our website at: Place of Birth (Country, City)
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/myrecords

Country of Citizenship First Language

Office use only

Place Receipt Stamp here

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4 Mailing Addresses
Correspondence Addresses: Your mailing address will be used for
printed correspondence from the University.
Street Address, Apartment Number, Box Number
personal information (cont’d)

The U of A uses electronic communications with its applicants and

students in lieu of many paper-based processes. Currently this most
often includes information by e-mail or via website. City or Town and Province

Your personal e-mail address will be used to communicate

to you until you are assigned a University of Alberta e-mail Country Postal Code
account. Subsequent communications will be sent to your
U of A e-mail address. It is your responsibility to check your
U of A e-mail frequently. (Area Code) Home Telephone (Area Code) Business/Cell Phone Number

See the U of A Electronic Communications Policy:

www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ecommunications E-mail Address

Hometown City or Town

Where do you consider your hometown to be if it is different from

the address above? Province

Country Postal Code

Name Relationship
Emergency Contact

(Area Code) Home Telephone (Area Code) Business/Cell Phone Number

Citizenship Status in Canada (check one only) Canadian Citizen Permanent Resident
Effective Date
Proof may be required.
M M D D Y Y Y Y

You have or will be Other (specify below)

applying for a Study
Permit

Resident of Alberta Are you a resident of Alberta?

You may qualify as an Alberta resident if you are a Canadian Yes
Citizen or Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant) and you have
continuously lived in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon No
Territory or Nunavut for at least one year immediately prior to
the first day of classes of the term to which you are applying. If yes, give month and year you began continuous residency,
The one-year residence period shall not be considered broken even if it is your birth date.
if the Admissions Committee is satisfied that the applicant was
temporarily out of Alberta on vacation, in short-term employment,
M M Y Y Y Y
or as a full-time student.

Canadian Aboriginal Applicants only Do you wish to declare that you are of Aboriginal ancestry within the meaning
of the Canadian Constitution Act of 1982?
The Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC) offers services and
cultural events that may be of interest to you. By declaring your Yes
status, you will help in the development of new services and events
for Aboriginal students. For this purpose, and in order to improve If yes, please specify:
the assessment of the educational achievement of Aboriginal
Learners, we ask you to declare if you are of Aboriginal ancestry I am Status Indian/First Nations I am Non-status Indian/First Nations
within the meaning of the Canadian Constitution Act of 1982.
Please note that some programs require proof of Aboriginal Status I am Métis I am Inuit
for admission purposes. Refer to §14.1 of the University of Alberta
Calendar at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar
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5
Academic Programs
Read the notes below before completing the Program Selection part of this form. When selecting a program, provide all of the details requested
for each selection, such as Specialization, Honours (if applicable), majors, and minors. For information about program selection, go to Page 8 of
academic programs

this Application, or the following website: www.registrar.ualberta.ca/admissions

New Applicants to the U of A Augustana Applicants

New applicants to the U of A may enter three program choices.
Your eligibility for admission will be considered in order of the
program preferences you enter below. If you are not eligible for
your first choice, you will be considered for your second and/
or third choice. It is recommended that you enter three program
choices, since this will increase the chances of you being considered
for admission.
Current and Previous U of A Students:
Students who are currently attending the U of A, or have
previously attended the U of A, enter only one program choice per
application. An application, and an application fee, is required for
each program choice.
If you wish to take courses at Augustana Campus, located in
Camrose, Alberta, select Augustana as your Faculty of choice. For
more information about Augustana Campus programs, go to
www.augustana.ca
Campus Saint-Jean Applicants
If you wish to take courses at Campus Saint-Jean, select Saint-Jean
as your Faculty of choice. For more information about programs at
Campus Saint-Jean, go to www.csj.ualberta.ca
Physical Education (BPE/BEd) and
Arts (BMus/BEd) Applicants
Applicants must enter a Route: Elementary or Secondary

Program Choices (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Faculty Program Specialization/Honors/ Major Minor

Route*

Additional Program Details for Applicants to:

Education Are you applying to a collaborative off-campus program? If so, indicate location.
ATEP GPRC Keyano MHC Red Deer

Engineering Will you be taking first-year courses in French at Faculte Saint-Jean?

Yes

Nursing Are you applying to a collaborative off-campus program? If so, indicate location
GPRC Red Deer Keyano After Degree (Camrose)

Physical Education Are you applying from a Physical Education program at an off-campus location? If
so, indicate location.
GMU GPRC Red Deer

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Complete all sections (A-I) where applicable. Attach additional sheet if necessary.

6 A complete listing of secondary and postsecondary education is required. If you attend any institution after having completed this
form, notify the Office of the Registrar and Student Awards immediately in writing or by fax.
previous and current education

(A) English Language Proficiency

State the number of full-time years of formal education you have Years
had at an institution where the primary language of instruction
was English, excluding ESL courses.

(B) IB/AP If you have written or will write any International Baccalaureate or
Advanced Placement (College Board) examinations, indicate program.
Full IB Partial IB AP Not Applicable

(C) Alberta Student Number If you attended a school in Alberta you must provide your Alberta Student
Number (ASN). Obtain your ASN from Alberta Education at
www.education.gov.ab.ca/learning/studentservices/ASNLookup/
Alberta Student Number

(D) Secondary Education (High School)

List all schools attended, Grade 10 through to Grade 12 (or equivalent).
Province (Country, if outside Canada) Name of Institution From To Language of Instruction

M M Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y

M M Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y

M M Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y

M M Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y

M M Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y

(E) Applicants Currently Attending High School Course Interim Final Course Interim Final
List all Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses and levels (e.g., Pure
Math 30, ELA 30-1), including those in progress and any grades
received to date.
The courses and grades you provide on the application will be
used to consider you for Early Admission before final grades
are available. A major advantage of Early Admission is that you
will be eligible to register in courses before your final grades are
available. Indicate all Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses completed
and in progress as well as any final or interim marks you may have
at the time of application. Be sure to indicate which courses you
will be taking in the second semester.
International High School Applicants
If you are completing a high school curriculum outside
of Canada, you will be asked to submit documentation
from your high school in order to be considered for Early
Admission.

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6
(F) Previous and Current Postsecondary Education
List all previous and current postsecondary institutions attended The withholding of requested information in regard to this
including the U of A. application is a serious offence and may result in prosecution
previous and current education (cont’d)

Be certain to include all institutions, regardless of the length of
attendance, whether or not courses were completed, or whether
or not you believe the record will have a bearing on admission or
transfer credit.
under the University’s Codes of Behaviour. See Section 8 —
Declaration.
If you attend any institution after submitting this application, notify
the Office of the Registrar and Student Awards in writing or by e-mail
immediately.

Province (Country, if outside Canada) Name of Institution From To Language of Instruction

M M Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y

M M Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y

M M Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y

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you wish to begin attendance here?
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to obtain high school transcripts from Alberta Education
authorization
and transcripts from certain participating ApplyAlberta
postsecondary institutions on behalf of applicants. Applicants
do not have to pay for transcripts obtained through this service.
To authorize the University of Alberta to obtain your transcripts
from participating ApplyAlberta institutions where required,
please sign the transcript authorization and provide your
Alberta Student Number (ASN) in Section 6C above.
Unless otherwise indicated in Bear Tracks (our online
student self-service), you are responsible for requesting
all required transcripts to be sent directly from the
issuing institutions you attended.
For more information on ApplyAlberta, and our integration
go to www.registrar.ualberta.ca/applyalberta.
8 Declaration
Your application must be complete and accurate in all details
before you sign the form. This application becomes a legal
declaration
document which presumes responsibility on the part of the
prospective student and the University of Alberta.
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of withholding processing of applications until the
payment
appropriate nonrefundable application fee has been
received.
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normally required to support my application for admission to the
University of Alberta.
“I hereby authorize the University of Alberta to obtain transcripts from
certain participating ApplyAlberta institutions on my behalf, where
required, and further, I authorize the University to obtain or verify my
Alberta Student Number, as required.”
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“I certify that the information in this application is true and complete
in all respects and that I have withheld no information. I understand
of requested information regarding this application are serious
offences and may result in prosecution under the University’s Codes
of Behaviour and/or the Criminal Code of Canada. By this declaration
or misrepresentation to other postsecondary institutions. I agree, if
admitted to the University of Alberta, to comply with the University
regulations as stated in the University of Alberta Calendar.”
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Academic Program Listing
Faculty of Agricultural,
Life and Environmental
Sciences
Program
BA (Environmental Studies): 4 years
BSc (Agricultural/Food Business
Management): 1 + 3 years
BSc (Agriculture): 4 years
BSc (Animal Health): 4 years
BSc (Environmental and Conservation
Sciences): 4 years
BSc (Environmental and Conservation
Sciences)/BA (Native Studies) Combined:
5 years
BSc (Environmental and Conservation
Sciences – Bilingual):
2 years Campus Saint-Jean +
2 years Agricultural, Life and
Environmental Sciences
BSc (Forest Business Management):
1 + 3 years
BSc (Forestry): 4 years
BSc (Human Ecology): 4 years
BSc (Human Ecology)/BEd (Secondary)
Combined: 3 years Agricultural, Life
and Environmental Sciences + 2 years
Education
BSc Nutrition and Food Science: 4 years
Pre-Veterinary Medicine: 2 years
For applicable majors or minors see the UofA
Calendar at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/
calendar
Faculty of Arts
Program
BA: 4 years
BA: (Drama)/BEd (Secondary) Combined:
3 years Arts + 2 years Education
BA (After Degree): 2 years
BA (Criminology): 1 + 3 years
BA (Environmental Studies): 4 years
BA (Honors): 1 + 3 years
BDesign: 4 years
BFA (Art and Design): 4 years
BFA (Drama – Acting only): 1 + 3 years
BFA (Drama – Design, Technical Theatre):
4 years
BMus: 4 years
BMus/BEd Combined: 3 years Arts + 2 years
Education
For applicable majors or minors see the UofA
Calendar at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/
calendar
Augustana Campus
Program
BA: 4 years
BMgt in Business Economics: 4 years
BMus: 4 years
BSc: 4 years
For applicable majors or minors see the UofA
Calendar at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/
calendar
Faculty of Business
Program
BCom: 1 + 3 years
BCom After Degree: 2 years
BCom Cooperative Education: 1 + 3.5 to
4 years
BCom (Bilingual): 2 years Campus Saint-Jean
+ 2 years Business
BCom (Honors): 2 + 2 years
For applicable majors see the UofA Calendar
at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar
Faculty of Education
Program
BEd (Elementary, Secondary): 1 + 3 years
BEd After Degree: 2 years
BA: (Drama)/BEd (Secondary) Combined:
3 years Arts + 2 years Education
BA (Native Studies)/BEd (Elementary,
Secondary) Combined: 3 years Native
Studies + 2 years Education
BSc (Specialization in Science)/BEd
(Secondary) Combined: 2 years Science +
3 years Education
BSc (Human Ecology)/BEd (Secondary)
Combined: 3 years Agricultural, Life
and Environmental Sciences + 2 years
Education
BPE/BEd (Elementary, Secondary) Combined:
3 years Physical Education + 2 years
Education (see Physical Education and
Recreation)
BMus/BEd (Elementary, Secondary)
Combined: 3 years Arts + 2 years
Education
BEd (Elementary) Collaboratives with
Aboriginal Teacher Education programs,
Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, Keyano and
Red Deer: 2 years + 2 years
Diploma in of the Faculty of Education: 1 year
For additional programs of study and
applicable majors or minors see the UofA
Calendar at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/
calendar
Faculty of Engineering
Program
BSc (Engineering): 4 years
BSc (Engineering): Cooperative Education:
5 years
For additional programs of study and
applicable majors see the UofA Calendar at
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar
Faculty of Law
Program
LLB: 3 years, after at least 2 preprofessional
years
Faculty of Medicine
and Dentistry
Program
BSc (Medical Laboratory Science): 1 + 3
years
BSc (Medical Laboratory Science):
Post professional certificate
BSc (Dental Hygiene Specialization):
Post diploma degree completion – 1 year
Dental Hygiene Diploma*: 1 + 2 years
DDS*: at least 2 + 4 years
MD*: at least 2 + 4 years
*Use online application only.
Faculty of Native Faculty of Science
Studies Program
Program BSc (General): 4 years
BA (Native Studies): 4 years BSc (General – Business Minor): 4 years
BA (Native Studies) Honors: 4 years BSc (Honors): 4 years
BA (Native Studies) After Degree: 2 years BSc (Specialization): 4 years
BA (Native Studies)/BEd (Elementary,
BSc (Specialization in Science)/BEd
Secondary) Combined: 3 years Native (Secondary) Combined: 2 years Science +
Studies + 2 years Education 3 years Education
BSc (Environmental and Conservation BSc Industrial Internship Program: 5 years
Sciences)/BA (Native Studies) (Specialization and Honors)
Combined: 5 years For applicable majors or minors see the UofA
For applicable majors or minors see the UofA Calendar at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/
Calendar at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ calendar
calendar
Open Studies
Faculty of Nursing Open Studies students do not compete for
places in degree or diploma programs. For
Program
information on programs of study available
BSc (Nursing): Collaborative Program: 4 years
through Open Studies, see:
BSc (Nursing): Bilingual: 4 years
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/admissions
BSc (Nursing Honors): 1 + 3 years
BSc (Nursing) After Degree: 2 years +
2 Spring Terms + 1 Summer Term
BSc (Nursing) Post RN: 1 year + 1 Spring
Term
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to BScN
Program: 2 years + 1 Spring/Summer Term
Faculty of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Program
BSc (Pharmacy): 1 + 4 years
Faculty of Physical
Education and
Recreation
Program
BA (Recreation, Sport and Tourism): 4 years
BPE: 4 years
BPE/BEd (Elementary, Secondary) Combined:
3 years Physical Education + 2 years
Education
BSc (Kinesiology): 4 years
For applicable majors see the UofA Calendar
at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar
Campus Saint-Jean
Program
BA: 4 years
BA (After Degree): 2 years
BA (Honors): 1 + 3 years
BCom (Bilingual): 2 years Campus Saint-Jean
+ 2 years Business
BSc (Nursing) Bilingual: 4 years (Apply
through Nursing)
BSc (Environmental and Conservation
Sciences - Bilingual):
2 years Campus Saint-Jean + 2 years
Agricultural, Life and Environmental
Sciences
BEd After Degree: 2 years
BEd (Elementary, Secondary): 1 + 3 years
BEd/BSc Combined: 1 + 4 years
BSc: 4 years
Diploma in Education: 1 year
For applicable majors or minors see the UofA
Calendar at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/
calendar
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