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.
University of Alberta Key Statistics & Highlights
- #94 Ranking
- 129 Masters
- 89 Scholarships
- 14,438 Academic Staff
- 40,061 Students
- Public Institution Type
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University of Alberta Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 42 Reviews
- 4 Star 41 Reviews
- 3 Star 16 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Admission Process 4.5
- Quality of Student Life 4.1
- Career Development 4.1
A Great Place to Learn with Room to Grow
As a Computer Science student at the University of Alberta, my experience has been mostly positive. The program is challenging but well-structured, and many of the professors are passionate and knowledgeable�especially in upper-year courses. What stood out to me the most was how much support is available if you�re willing to seek it out, whether it�s through office hours, TA sessions, or peer groups. Campus life is lively, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved through clubs and events, although it can feel overwhelming at first. One thing I would mention is that first-year class sizes can be large, which sometimes makes it hard to get one-on-one attention. That said, the university does offer resources like tutoring and academic advising to help you stay on track. Overall, the U of A offers a solid education and a supportive environment�you just need to take the initiative to make the most of it.
Good
At first it started off stressful but I conquered
Study review
Hi For the time that I have studied I really liked it because of the environment and the people around it
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Career DevelopmentDid the university provide support for your career development?
University of Alberta Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 2 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | 96 | 94 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| 91 | 101 | 101 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 3 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 109 | 116 | 119 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 150 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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
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).