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.
- #92 Ranking
- 93 Masters
- 14,438 Academic Staff
- 40,061 Students
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (30)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Cell Biology
- M.Sc. Dental Hygiene
- M.Sc. Dentistry
- Master General Psychiatry Residency
- Master Human Nutrition
- M.Sc. Medical Genetics
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Medicine
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Oncology
- M.Sc. Oral Biology
- M.Sc. Oral Medicine
- M.Sc. Orthodontics
- M.Sc. Pediatrics
- M.Sc. Periodontology
- M.Sc. Physical Therapy
- M.Sc. Physiology
- M.Sc. Psychiatry
- M.Sc. Psychology
Arts, Design & Architecture (20)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.Mus Choral Conducting
- M.A. Composition
- MDes Design Studies
- M.F.A. Directing
- M.A. Drama
- MFA Fine Arts
- 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
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (17)
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Cell Biology
- M.Sc. Chemical Biology
- M.Sc. Chemical Physics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- Master General Psychiatry Residency
- M.Sc. Medical Genetics
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Oral Biology
- M.Sc. Physics
- Master Plant Biosystems
- M.Sc. Psychiatry
Humanities (14)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.Mus Choral Conducting
- M.F.A. Directing
- M.A. Drama
- M.A. East Asian Studies
- M.Sc. Linguistics
- M.A. Native Studies
- M.F.A. Painting
- M.A. Philosophy
- Master Sculpture
- M.F.A. Theatre Design
- M.F.A. Theatre Practice
Social Sciences (14)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Community Engagement
- M.A. East Asian Studies
- M.A. Economics
- Master General Psychiatry Residency
- M.A. Native Studies
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Sc. Psychology
Business & Management (13)
- MAcc Accounting
- MBA/MAg Agriculture
- MA/MLIS Digital Humanities
- M.B.A. Finance
- M.B.A. International Business
Engineering & Technology (10)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Physics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Materials Engineering
- M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (9)
- M.A. Community Engagement
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Sc. Renewable Resources
Education & Training (5)
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
- M.Ed. Elementary Education
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.Ed. Secondary Education
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- MA/MLIS Digital Humanities
- Master Human Nutrition
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Internetworking
- MBA/MLIS Library and Information Studies
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- MBA/MAg Agriculture
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
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 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
92 9
2021
101
2020
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
2023
110 16
2022
126 -7
2021
119
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
2023
118 7
2022
125 6
2021
131
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
2023
136 -1
2022
135 3
2021
138
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.
Accreditation
As of January 2022, the Council has accredited 68 school of public health. In addition to the University of Alberta's School of Public Health, there are 63 in the U.S. two in Taiwan, one in Peurto Rico, one in Mexico, and one in Canada (Université de Montréal).
Student Reviews
Education is the key
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
It was a wonderful experience
Augustana Campus
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
overall great. depending on what experience you seek Augustana Campus has a few and attainable opportunities while north campus has far more range and opportunities
From the trenches to the stars!!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My experience is great. The professors are all well trained and very professional. The assessments and the course contents are really rigorous and finally we are taught to be independent researchers and students.
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