University of Alberta: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #64 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #48 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #4 of 101 | In Canada |
| #1 of 12 | In Alberta |
| #1 of 5 | In Edmonton |
| #9 of 1,388 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top100 | For 176 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 31,185
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ualberta.ca
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* The University of Alberta is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent; post secondary transcrits; English language proficiency |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April); Spring and Summer sessions available |
| Enrollment | 31,185 |
Research profile
University of Alberta is a world-class research university with 233,302 scientific papers published and 7,552,530 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
University of Alberta majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2092 | 22478 |
| 1993 | 2184 | 23084 |
| 1994 | 2282 | 26109 |
| 1995 | 2305 | 29171 |
| 1996 | 2385 | 31952 |
| 1997 | 2460 | 34962 |
| 1998 | 2521 | 39483 |
| 1999 | 2702 | 44214 |
| 2000 | 2886 | 52860 |
| 2001 | 3038 | 58231 |
| 2002 | 4016 | 68360 |
| 2003 | 4151 | 78771 |
| 2004 | 4257 | 87834 |
| 2005 | 4765 | 100735 |
| 2006 | 5291 | 115332 |
| 2007 | 5196 | 130427 |
| 2008 | 5833 | 148408 |
| 2009 | 6127 | 166680 |
| 2010 | 6559 | 188385 |
| 2011 | 7051 | 214597 |
| 2012 | 7529 | 246327 |
| 2013 | 7878 | 271643 |
| 2014 | 8329 | 298414 |
| 2015 | 8496 | 315539 |
| 2016 | 9282 | 337025 |
| 2017 | 9050 | 359994 |
| 2018 | 10004 | 392408 |
| 2019 | 10851 | 443754 |
| 2020 | 11622 | 539425 |
| 2021 | 11765 | 603563 |
| 2022 | 11211 | 589986 |
| 2023 | 11248 | 606519 |
| 2024 | 9386 | 597004 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Alberta gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition (CAD) | International Tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 6,120 | 22,300 |
| Bachelor of Science | 7,370 | 27,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 10,700 | 39,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | 6,120 | 22,300 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | 11,100 | 40,500 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | 6,120 | 22,300 |
| Bachelor of Music | 6,120 | 22,300 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 8,200 | 30,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 27,000 | 54,000 |
| Master of Education | 6,120 | 22,300 |
| Master of Engineering | 10,700 | 39,000 |
| Master of Fine Arts | 6,120 | 22,300 |
| Master of Music | 6,120 | 22,300 |
| Master of Science in Nursing | 8,200 | 30,000 |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery | 28,000 | 28,000 |
| Doctor of Medicine | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 6,120 | 22,300 |
The University of Alberta has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Alberta.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Finance, Law, Library Science |
|---|---|
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, French, German, Italian, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
University of Alberta alumni
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Jordan Peterson
- Enrolled in the University of Alberta
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in psychology and political science
- Occupations
- psychologistpodcasterInternet celebrityuniversity teacherclinical psychologist
- Biography
-
Jordan Bernt Peterson is a Canadian psychologist, author, and media commentator. He began to receive widespread attention in the late 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues. Often characterized as conservative, Peterson has described himself as a classic British liberal and a traditionalist.
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Nathan Fillion
- Occupations
- executive produceractorfilm actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Nathan Fillion is a Canadian-American actor. He played the leading roles of Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds on Firefly and its film continuation Serenity, and Richard Castle on Castle. As of 2018, he stars as John Nolan on The Rookie and is an executive producer on the show as well as its spin-off series, The Rookie: Feds during its run.
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Sara Canning
- Occupations
- film actorfigure skatertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Sara Canning is a Canadian actress. She co-starred in the CW television series The Vampire Diaries as Jenna Sommers and appeared in the 2009 feature film Black Field. She starred as Dylan Weir in the Canadian television series Primeval: New World and as Dr. Melissa Conner on the Global medical drama Remedy. Canning appeared in the 2017 theatrical film War for the Planet of the Apes. She is also known for her role as Jacquelyn Scieszka in the Netflix TV series A Series of Unfortunate Events.
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Dayo Wong
- Occupations
- screenwriterwriterfilm directortelevision actorsinger
- Biography
-
Dayo Wong Tze Wah is a Hong Kong actor and standup comedian. Known as a pioneer of stand-up comedy in Hong Kong, he is known for his stadium shows integrating political satire and social commentary. He has performed at the Hong Kong Coliseum, including 26 sold-out shows at his farewell stand-up performance.
University of Alberta faculties and divisions
| Campus : Augustana | Biology, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, French, Geography, German, Greek (Classical), History, Latin, Management, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Scandinavian Languages, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Sports, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Campus : Saint-Jean | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Sociology, Soil Management, Teacher Training |
| College : St. Joseph's | Ethics, Philosophy, Religious Education, Theology |
| College : St. Stephen's | Art Therapy, Pastoral Studies, Psychology, Theology |
| Faculty : Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Ecology, Food Science, Food Technology, Forest Biology, Forest Economics, Forest Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Soil Science, Veterinary Science, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Arts | African Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Arabic, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Comparative Literature, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Danish, Design, East Asian Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Film, Fine Arts, Folklore, French, German, History, Hungarian, Indic Languages, Information Sciences, International Studies, Italian, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Medieval Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology, Norwegian, Peace and Disarmament, Persian, Philosophy, Polish, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Singing, Slavic Languages, Sociology, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Technology, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Natives Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Faculty : Extension | Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Administration, Adult Education, Business Administration, Chinese, Communication Studies, Continuing Education, English, Fine Arts, French, German, Government, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Technology, Insurance, Japanese, Management, Natural Resources, Occupational Health, Painting and Drawing, Spanish, Statistics, Writing |
| Faculty : Graduate Studies and Research | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Comparative Law, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Design, Earth Sciences, East Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Food Science, French, Genetics, German, Health Education, Health Sciences, History, Immunology, Information Sciences, Italian, Laboratory Techniques, Latin American Studies, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Music, Natural Resources, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Religious Studies, Russian, Secondary Education, Slavic Languages, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Surgery, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine and Dentistry | Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Genetics, Immunology, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Native Studies | Native American Studies |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing |
| Faculty : Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Physical Education and Recreation | Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Sports, Tourism |
| Faculty : Rehabilitation Medicine | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Marketing, Operations Research, Statistics |
| School : Library and Information Studies | Information Sciences, Library Science |
| School : Public Health | Behavioural Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Occupational Health, Public Health |
General information
| Alternative names | UofA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Quaecumque vera |
| Colors | green, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | 114 St. 89 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E1 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,011,000 |