The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.
Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (32)
- Master Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Clinical Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Dentistry
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- M.Sc. General Public Health
- M.Sc. Global Health
- MPH Global Health
- M.Sc. Health Policy Research
- MPH Health Promotion
- Master Human Nutrition
- M.Sc. Medical Genetics
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Medicine
- Master Nursing
- M.Sc. Occupational Therapy
- M.Sc. Oncology
- M.Sc. Pathologists' Assistant
- M.Sc. Pediatrics
- M.Sc. Physical Therapy
- M.Sc. Physiology
- M.Sc. Psychiatry
- M.Sc. Rehabilitation Science
- M.Sc. Surgery
Arts, Design & Architecture (16)
- M.Mus Choral Conducting
- Master Composition
- M.F.A. Directing
- M.A. Drama
- M.A. Music
- M.A. Music
- M.F.A. Painting
- M.Mus. Performance
- M.F.A. Printmaking
- Master Sculpture
- M.F.A. Theatre Design
- M.F.A. Theatre Practice
- M.F.A. Theatre Voice Pedagogy
Social Sciences (15)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Community Engagement
- M.A. East Asian
- M.A. Economics
- Master General Psychiatry Residency
- M.A. Native Studies
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Sc. Psychology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (13)
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- Master Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Cell Biology
- M.Sc. Chemical Biology
- M.Sc. Chemical Physics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Medical Genetics
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Physics
Business & Management (11)
- MAcc Accounting
- MBA/MAg Agriculture
- M.B.A. Finance
- M.B.A. International Business
Computer Science & IT (6)
- M.Sc. Computing Science
- M.Sc. Internetworking
- M.Sc. Internetworking
- MBA/MLIS Library and Information Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (6)
Engineering & Technology (5)
Humanities (5)
- M.A. English
- M.Sc. Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
Education & Training (4)
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
- M.Ed. Elementary Education
- M.Ed. Secondary Education
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- MBA/MAg Agriculture
- Master Plant BioSystems
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- M.Sc. Physical Therapy
- M.Sc. Physiology
About
History
The one-hundred-year history of the University of Alberta has been a century of vision, a vision borne out of the partnership of two ambitious men: Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first Premier of Alberta, and Henry Marshall Tory, a McGill University professor who became the University of Alberta’s first president.
Education
The U of A is one of the world's top research universities—fourth in Canada and eighty-first in the world for research impact. From making discoveries that answer fundamental questions to building new businesses and industries, to improving human health and fostering social change, our researchers are at the forefront of advancing knowledge for the benefit of all.
Research
The pursuit of truth drives the work done at the University of Alberta. By asking why, what and how, our researchers push the boundaries of knowledge. They make discoveries that improve our lives, and the world.
Career
Benefiting from multiple internship and work experience programs as well as job shadowing and career mentoring opportunities, U of A graduates rank #1 in Canada and 31st in the world for employment rate.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
101
2018
101
2017
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
113 -4
2019
109 -19
2018
90
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
136 -4
2019
132 -13
2018
119
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
139 -2
2019
137 -3
2018
134
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The University of Alberta Students’ Union (SU) is the official body that represents all undergraduate students and acts as a strong advocate for students at the university, and at all levels of government. We operate a variety of businesses intended to appeal to students (from bars and a deli, to a convenience store and a full service print shop), and provide access to a wide range of student services designed to meet the needs of all of our members. We also operate - and own - the Students' Union Building, and run a budget of more than $10 million, with more than 200 staff.
Housing services
- Lister Centre
- Schaffer Hall
- International Hall
- HUB
- Residence Saint-Jean
- East Campus Village
- Michner Park
- Newton Place
- Graduate Residence
- Pinecreast House
- Temarak House
- Augustana
- Alder House
- Linden House
Library services
Library Service Desk (Renewals, questions about borrowing, your account, general inquiries)
ICT services
Rapidly increasing use of the Internet by library users in all sectors of Canadian library and information services during recent years has been accompanied by the adoption of policies and procedures to control and monitor access to content.
Medical services
In striving for a healthy campus community, we strongly believe in the value of integrating the following health promotion strategies in the work we do on campus:
- Expanding collaborations in health and working closely with partners
- Developing health knowledge and skills
- Conducting student health research to drive evidence based practice
- Creating healthy, supportive campus environments
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Alberta has 18 faculties on five campuses—four in Edmonton, one in Camrose. North Campus has 150 buildings covering 50 city blocks nestled on the edge of the North Saskatchewan River. Campus Saint-Jean is a French-language campus, a one-of-a kind gem in the heart of Edmonton’s francophone community. Augustana is a historic campus in a vibrant rural community with an intimate residential learning environment. South Campus contains extensive land for agricultural research and is home to several recreational facilities. Enterprise Square forms a hub in Edmonton’s downtown for learners at all stages of life and for entrepreneurs creating businesses out of new research.
Sports facilities
Unique to the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, is that the University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas Athletics teams are housed within our faculty. Athletics offers students the opportunity to interweave their studies and research with applied and interdisciplinary experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Student clubs
More than 425 student groups provide students with opportunities to pursue academic, cultural, recreational and political interests. Students also participate in university governance as part of the Students’ Union and the Graduate Students’ Association.
Student Reviews
If you don't know what you want to do, here is the reason why you should start with UofA
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University of Alberta provides fundamental courses for the future. As an undergrad who likes to explore their options, this is an amazing opportunity. I get to explore and dig into my interests and all the professors and others are willing to help the students to succeed. It's easy to build good social connections to not only peers but also faculty members. However, it...
Good university
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great university with many options for different extracurricular activities.
I want to learn how to teach English as a second language so that I can serve the humanity by developing communicative
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I studied English language and literature. It was enjoyable.
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