University profile

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Founded in 1906, University of Alberta is a university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It enrols approximately 46,350 students. The institution is ranked #94 globally by QS and #119 by Times Higher Education.

Admission rate
58%
Founded
1906
QS World Rank
#94
QS 2026 · Score 70.1
THE World Rank
#119
Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — home students
Canadian students, 2026-27, 'one year of full-time study in a general Arts program': Tuition $7,200 (listed apart from 'Books, Supplies and Fees $3,700'). This is a rounded published estimate. [Universities Canada/StatCan 2025-26 arts & humanities range for comparison: $7,151-$7,151.]
C$7,200 / year
Undergraduate tuition — international students
Universities Canada 'Tuition fees by university' table (source: Statistics Canada), full-time international undergraduate, arts and humanities programme, 2025-26. Published as a range $35,666-$35,666; value is the lower bound (range covers variation within arts & humanities / year of study as published). Tuition only per source table.
Source: Tuition fees by university · as of 2025-26
C$35,666 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount = sum of full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate fall enrolment (FT undergrad 35,831, FT graduate 6,751, PT undergrad 2,178, PT graduate 1,590).
Source: Enrolment by university · as of Fall 2025
46,350

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

This university

Dates this university publishes for itself.

  • Entrance award application deadline · in 89 days
    Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • Application deadline for most programs (Fall 2027) · in 139 days
    Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
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About the institution

  • Affiliations: Agence universitaire de la Francophonie, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Association of Research Libraries, Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (+10 more)
Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at University of Alberta?

University of Alberta has an admission rate of approximately 58.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was University of Alberta founded?

University of Alberta was founded in 1906.

How many students attend University of Alberta?

University of Alberta enrols approximately 46,350 students.

How much is tuition at University of Alberta for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Alberta is about C$35,666 a year (2025-26, Tuition fees by university). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Alberta?

University of Alberta is ranked #94 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does University of Alberta rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

University of Alberta is ranked #119 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of University of Alberta?

The official website of University of Alberta is ualberta.ca.

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