A Brief Introduction
The University of Alberta, also known as UAlberta, was established in 1908 by the first chief of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford with Henry Marshall Tony as its first President. Situated in Edmont, Alberta, Canada, the University is a public research University with the motto is “Whatsoever Things Are True”. The University employs 15,000 people which make it the 4th largest employer of Alberta. Around 39,000 students from Canada and 150 International students study in the university every year.
It is consistently ranked amongst the top 100 universities of the world by Times Higher Education World University, QS World University and in the top 5 of Canada’s Universities.
Campus
The University has 4 beautiful campuses which are situated on different locations. They all provide more than just a study location for students.
North Campus:
Spread across 250 acres, this campus is situated along the North Saskatchewan River bank. It is home to more than 39,000 students.
South campus:
Situated just a few kms South from the North campus, this campus is larger in space and also has Seville Community Sports centre, which is a recreational centre for students. It spreads across 32,500 km sq.
Campus Saint Jean :
This campus is situated in five kilometres east from the main campus in Edmonton’s Francophone Neighbourhood and has around 750 students, which is why the students here receive more specialised and personal attention. The Bibliotheque Saint Jean is the biggest francophone library in western Canada.
Augustana Campus:
This campus is in a small rural city of Alberta, Camrose. It has around 1,000 students and one can get all the facilities.
COLLEGES
- St. Joseph's College
- St. Stephen's College
Courses
The University offers various programs at undergraduate, graduate and certificate or short-term levels. These are:
- Animal Science
- Human Nutrition
- Plant Bioscience
- Visual Communication Design
- Masters of Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Software Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Internetworking
- Cardiac Surgery
Student
Facilities
The University has more than 450 student
organizations which range from Academics, Cultural, religion, Social issues,
and many recreational facilities for students. The University also boasts of
its own radio, television channel and newspaper edition for students who are
interested in these fields.
Fine infrastructure, cafeterias are also
available for the students. It also has several fitness and sports associations
like: Volley ball, Basket ball, Soccer, Cricket etc .
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Places to eat for students
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Sugar bowl
Highlevel Dinner
Dewey’s
RATT (Room at the Top)
Upper Crust Café
The Arbour Restaurant & Tea Room
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Places to live for students
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Furnished, dormitory-style residences:
Lister
Centre,
International House,
St. Joseph's
College, and
Residence
Saint-Jean
Unfurnished, apartment or townhouse-style
residences:
HUB,
East Campus
Village,
Michener Park
and
Newton Place
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Special facilities for students
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Friendly airport greeting
“Transitions,” a three-day orientation program
for new international students
Peer program
International Week
Workshops and seminars
Social events
Community outreach
Personal advice on academic and financial issues
University of Alberta International Student Network
(UAISN), an online community
Accommodation
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FINANCES (estimated amounts are given
here):
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Particulars
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Monthly
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Full Year (Sept. to Aug.)
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Accommodation
(Single, off-campus, not shared)
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$800–$1,050
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$9,600–$12,600
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Food
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$250
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$3,000
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Clothing
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$50
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$600
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Miscellaneous*
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$155
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$1860
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Cost of Living Total
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$1,255–$1,505
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$15,060–$18,060
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Average cost of living
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$16,560
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Tuition and fees (thesis student)
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$5,550 (Canadian student) or $9,600 (International
student)
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TOTAL
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$23,110 (Canadian student) or $26,160 (International
student)
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Scholarships
Several scholarships are offered by the
university to offer aids to the students during their study. These are met by
the eligibility criteria of the University itself. Some of the programs are :
- Alberta Scholarship Program
- Apprenticeship scholarships
Notable
Alumni
The University boasts of more than 25,000
known alumni who also come to the university to give motivational speeches to
current students.
Some of the alumni’s are: -
- Joe Clark is the 16th prime minister of Canada,
- George Stanlet is the 25th lieutenant governor
of new Brunswick and designer of the Canadian flag,
- Peter Lougheed is the 10th premier of Alberta,
- Beverley MClachlin is the 17th chief justice of
Canada,
- Roland Michener is the 20th governor general of
Canada
LOCATION
Address: 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB
T6G 2R3, Canada
Phone: +1 780-492-3111
3-100 University Hall, Van Vliet Complex
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2H9
Tel: 780-492-9510
Fax: 780-492-2222
Email: infoden@ualberta.ca
