• Number of students from US: approximately 180
  • Undergraduate: 23 on study permits; 41 permanent residents
  • Graduate: 92 on study permits; 24 permanent residents
• Number of agreements between UAlberta and institutions in the US: 19
• Number of partnerships between UAlberta and institutions in the US: 15
• Key partners include:
  • The Smithsonian
  • The Washington Centre for Internships and Academic Seminars
  • University of Colorado Law School

1. Affordable undergraduate and graduate tuition for a world-class education. UAlberta's tuition is much lower than the tuition at most universities in the UK or USA.
2. Generous academic scholarships and loans. Great scholarships for undergraduate students and super graduate student funding.
3. Work while you study! 
4. Amazing opportunities to study or do research abroad.
5. Guaranteed on-campus housing (conditions apply).

• We are the home of NINT: Canada’s National Institute for Nanotechnology.
• The Timms Centre for the Arts, Canada’s leading theatre training facility, is on our main campus.
• We offer one of the top Engineering programs in North America.
• The Alberta School of Business ranks as one of the Top 40 business schools in the world.
• You can choose from more than 500 Campus Recreation activities—from belly dancing to rock climbing, and everything in between!

• Enjoy Whyte Avenue’s trendy shops, restaurants and nightlife
• Buy local food and crafts year-round at the Old Strathcona Farmers Market
• Walk, jog or bike through the River Valley, the longest urban stretch of parkland in North America
• Attend the Fringe Theatre Festival and find out why Edmonton is known as Canada’s Festival City
• Visit the Art Gallery of Alberta in its bold new building in the heart of the Arts District

• Check out the U of A’s varsity athletes, the Golden Bears and the Pandas, in action
• Attend an NHL hockey game and watch the Edmonton Oilers play their Canadian and American rivals
• Catch a CFL football game at Commonwealth Stadium
• See the city’s biggest concerts at Rexall Place
• Explore the many stores and attractions at West Edmonton Mall

Curriculum Info

• US (American-based) curriculum info 
• Information on IB, AP, GCE, & SAT

US-specific scholarships & funding

• University of Alberta - USA Centenary Scholarship
• University of Alberta - USA First Year Excellence Scholarship 
• University of Alberta Can-Am Academic Athletic Scholarship 
• Information on FAFSA and Parent Plus Loans