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    University of Alberta

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    Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1908
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    About University of Alberta

    Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta is one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. It played a key role in the development of AI, with researchers contributing to the AlphaGo project.

    Best known for

    • AI research (home of AlphaGo team members)
    • Top 5 in Canada
    • One of the largest campuses in Canada
    • Energy and petroleum research
    • Medical research

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1908

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    North Campus
    South Campus
    Enterprise Square
    Augustana Campus
    400+ clubs

    Popular Programs

    Engineering
    AI & Machine Learning
    Business
    Medicine
    Sciences
    Computing Science

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL required

    4

    Supplementary for some programs

    IELTS

    6.5 (min 6.0 each)

    TOEFL

    90

    GPA / Marks

    82%+ (Indian boards)

    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • International Student Scholarship ($5,000–$9,000)
    • University of Alberta Academic Excellence Scholarship

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Winter (January)

    Application deadline

    March 1 (Fall)

    Application fee

    CAD $125

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Edmonton

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at University of Alberta.

    Source not verified — check the official website