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TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES

RANKED IN THE WORLDS
An education can give you the tools to effect change in the world, inspiring those around you to do the same. In 1908, the University of Alberta opened under the leadership of President Henry Marshall Tory, who promised that the university would be for the uplifting of the whole people.

This pledge holds true today.

UAlberta students live to inspire, uncovering new ideas and thought through their studies and using their education to make a difference in the world. You can be a part of it. UAlberta is one of Canadas leading research and teaching institutions, with 200 undergraduate and 170 graduate programs that rank among the worlds finest.

A PLACE OF

INSPIRATION

GREAT

is an inspiring place, with breathtaking natural beauty and world-class, modern cities ready to welcome you. The United Nations ranked Canada eighth out of 169 countries on the 2010 Human Development Index, which measures level of development and standard of living. Canada offers a first-class education system, a high quality of life, and a safe, welcoming, and multicultural environment. is a province in Western Canada and home to the majestic Rocky Mountains, one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the world. With an economy that remains strong in the global marketplace, Alberta offers a high quality lifestyle. Its the perfect blend of bustling city life and the natural peace of the great outdoors. is a modern, multicultural city with more than one million people, and youll find that it is just the right size. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with clean, safe streets and friendly communities. Edmonton is a great place to live and work its Albertas major economic centre and a leading hub for the oil and gas industry. You can enjoy festivals, Edmontons river valley, West Edmonton Mall (the worlds largest shopping and entertainment complex), professional sporting events, concerts, and more, all year long.

CANADA

ALBERTA

EDMONTON

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campus located centrally in Edmonton on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and just across the river from downtown. There is a major transit and subway station right on the main campus, providing convenient transportation throughout the city. Main campus has everything youll need, with more than 90 buildings offering student services, computer labs, student residences, libraries, 24-hour study spaces, athletic facilities, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Just minutes away you can discover the trendy Old Strathcona neighborhood and its many boutiques, shops, bistros, and great entertainment venues. Along with the North Campus, UAlberta is made up of Campus Saint-Jean (Frenchlanguage campus), Enterprise Square, South Campus, and Augustana Campus (located in Camrose, Alberta). There is also a Faculty of Arts satellite campus in Cortona, Italy!

UALBERTA HAS FIVE CAMPUSES, with the North (main)

JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

SUMMER
AVERAGE HIGH AVERAGE LOW AVERAGE

Hot days (up to 30C) full of sunshine.

22C 72F

11C 52F

17C 63F

SEPTEMBER TO MID-NOVEMBER
Cool, crisp mornings with warm and sunny afternoons.
AVERAGE HIGH AVERAGE LOW AVERAGE

FALL

9C 48F

-1C 32F

4C 39F

MID-NOVEMBER TO MARCH
Refreshing and invigorating days with sun and snow.
AVERAGE HIGH AVERAGE LOW AVERAGE

WINTER

Summer

Fall

-4C 25F

-13C 9F

-8C 18F

MARCH TO JUNE

SPRING
AVERAGE HIGH AVERAGE LOW AVERAGE

Pleasant, warm days with fresh green grass.

Winter

Spring

10C 50F

-1C 32F

5C 41F

Source: Environment Canada Climate Normals www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca

MORE AT WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA/PROSPECTIVE/WEATHER.CFM

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faculties
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alumni branches worldwide

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campuses

4,464

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varsity teams with

national sport titles

international students

151 countries

student groups

400

research laboratories

400

languages taught

24

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number of bear mascots on campus number of real bears on campus

FAST FACTS
Canadas 2nd largest research library system
undergraduate programs

700+

students studying, working, researching abroad each year

236,000+
alumni worldwide

200 170
graduate programs

green & gold

school colours:

37,000
students

1908
external research funding of

founded in

CAD $513.5 million

CHECK OUT STUDENT BLOGS AND SOCIAL MEDIA AT WWW.UOFAINSIDEOUT.CA

University of Alberta International

www.facebook.com/universityofalberta www.youtube.com/uofainsideout download apps at mobile.ualberta.ca/welcome

International Relations and Recruitment

3-600 Enterprise Square 10230 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6 Canada

phone: (780) 492-4094 fax: (780) 492-1488 email: welcome@international.ualberta.ca www.international.ualberta.ca

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WANT TO
Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science Human Ecology Renewable Resources Rural Economy Fine Arts Humanities Science

WHAT DO YOU
STUDY
Faculty of Engineering
Chemical and Materials Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering
WE OFFER MORE THAN 200 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF YOUR CHOICES.

Augustana Campus

Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation Campus Saint-Jean (French-language Faculty) Faculty of Science
Biological Sciences Chemistry Computing Science Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Physics Psychology

Physical Education Social Sciences

School of Business
Accounting and Management Information Systems Finance and Management Science Marketing, Business Economics, and Law Strategic Management and Organization

Faculty of Arts
Anthropology Art and Design Drama East Asian Studies Economics English and Film Studies History and Classics Interdisciplinary Studies Linguistics Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Womens Studies

Faculty of Law Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Faculty of Native Studies Faculty of Nursing

Faculty of Education
Educational Policy Studies Educational Psychology Elementary Education Secondary Education

If you have an undergraduate degree already, then you can take your studies to the next level and explore UAlbertas 170 Masters and PhD programs. www.gradstudies. ualberta.ca

MORE AT WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/PROSPECTIVE/PROGRAMS.CFM

WHAT WILL

AT UALBERTA?
Get the tools for success at the International Centre.
WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/ PROSPECTIVE/IC.CFM

INSPIRE YOU
UAlberta offers a strong support system to help you adjust to life in Canada and succeed in your studies. The International Centre offers a friendly airport greeting, the Transitions orientation, great social events throughout the year, and advice on academic, immigration, and personal issues.

Discover research excellence.

At UAlberta, you will have the best opportunities to engage in research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UAlberta leads the country with 34 professors holding 3M Teaching Fellowships, Canadas highest award for undergraduate university teaching excellence. Our campuses offer a world-class research environment and state-of-the-art learning facilities including the National Institute for Nanotechnology.
WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/ PROSPECTIVE/RESEARCH.CFM

Work while you study!

Many of your future employers will view international work experience as a major asset. At UAlberta, you will have great opportunities to gain work experience: Working on campus The Off-Campus Work Program Cooperative work programs in the School of Business and the Faculty of Engineering Academic internships and work experience programs The possibility to work in Canada for three years after you graduate
WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/ PROSPECTIVE/WORKSTUDY.CFM

MAYBE YOU WILL BE THE NEXT ONE TO CHANGE THE WORLD!

The high quality education offered at UAlberta will give you the opportunity to make a difference. Youll be able to use what you learn to contribute to your field of study and to your community, making your own discoveries and uplifting those around you. Our graduates range from a Nobel Prize winner in Physics to an Art Director on the Oscar-winning team for the movie Avatar what will you do to change the world?
WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/ PROSPECTIVE/INSPIRING.CFM

Live a great life in student residence we offer guaranteed housing!

International undergraduate students receive a guaranteed spot in residence for their first year if they apply for residence before April 30. Some restrictions apply for details please visit
WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/ PROSPECTIVE/RESIDENCES.CFM

See what UAlberta students are saying!

www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/video.cfm
JOCELYN BERKOWITZ, LOS ANGELES, CA, USA

& AWARDS
REWARDING INSPIRED LEARNING
UAlberta awards more than $25 million in undergraduate scholarships each year! You may qualify to receive multiple scholarships and awards based on superior academic achievement and leadership skills. Top international students may be eligible for up to $70,000 in Entrance scholarships alone! Entrance awards Continuing awards Transfer awards Faculty and Department awards Country-specific awards
WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/PROSPECTIVE/SCHOLARSHIPS.CFM

SCHOLARSHIPS

TUITION & COST OF LIVING ESTIMATE*

8 months
Based on 30 credits in 8 months (CAD)

12 months

Based on 30 credits in 12 months (CAD)

Tuition & Fees* Accommodation Accommodation Food Clothing Bus Pass 3 Books and Supplies

$ 19,340 $2,800 - $5,300 $5,600 - $8,100 $2,160 $400 $0 $1,200 $1,480 $27,378 $27,145

$ 19,340 $4,200 - $9,000 $8,300 - $12,200 $3,240 $600 $308 $1,200 $2,220 $31,108 $30,840

(SHARED)2

1. 1 Canadian dollar= $0.9914 US dollars (average exchange rate from May 2010 to May 2011, www.oanda.com) 2. For undergraduate student residences that range from dormitory-style rooms to four-bedroom, shared apartments. 3. A student bus pass for September to April is included in UAlbertas non-instructional fees. From May to August, students may purchase a bus pass for $76.95 per month.

(PRIVATE APARTMENT)

Miscellaneous TOTAL (CAD) TOTAL (USD)1

* This tuition and fees amount is an estimate for students in the Faculties of Arts and Science, based

on 2011-12 rates. Other UAlberta Faculties may have higher tuition estimates- your actual tuition may be higher than the estimate in this chart. To see estimates for all programs, visit www.registrar.ualberta.ca

HOW TO

STUDIES
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UNDERGRADUATE
Check out program options and admission requirements Submit your application online Wait to receive your UAlberta email and IDs Submit interim documents for Early Admission consideration Explore scholarship opportunities Apply to live on campus Apply for your study permit Send your official and complete documents by the deadline
Note: Graduate programs have different application procedures. For information, see www.gradstudies. ualberta.ca

APPLY FOR

For complete details on the application process, visit www.international. ualberta.ca/ howtoapply

APPLICATION TIMELINE
FOLLOWING IS A TIMELINE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STARTING CLASSES IN SEPTEMBER.

YOUR

April 30:
First-year international students: be sure to submit your housing application by this date to guarantee your space in residence for your first year!

September:
Fall term begins! See you on campus!

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY
May 1:

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

November 1:
Explore your scholarship opportunities!
WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/ PROSPECTIVE/SCHOLARSHIPS.CFM

March 1:
Application deadline for Education Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Business BA (Criminology) Medical Laboratory Science

August 1:
High school applicants: Make sure that you have submitted all of the necessary documents by this date to complete your UAlberta application (for most programs).

Application deadline for Law Dental Hygiene Dentistry

February 1:
Application deadline for Nursing

October is a great time to start the application process!

The earlier that you submit your application and send the appropriate documentation, the earlier we will be able to make an admission decision. You can complete the online application form at WWW.REGISTRAR.
UALBERTA.CA/ADMISSIONS

Application deadline for Agricultural, Life, & Environmental Sciences Arts - All programs except BA in Criminology Augustana Engineering Native Studies Science Campus Saint-Jean Physical Education and Recreation

Applications for housing for September will be accepted starting in October of the previous year. For information on University housing visit:
WWW.INTERNATIONAL.UALBERTA.CA/ PROSPECTIVE/RESIDENCES.CFM

The timeline above is intended as a general guideline. There are several programs at the UAlberta that have deadlines different from those shown above. For a complete listing of deadlines, visit

www.international.ualberta.ca/ prospective/admissions.cfm