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Edmonton• Alberta’s capital city• One million people • Canada’s Festival City• Major economic hub for Alberta

industries & government• Diverse and multicultural• Clean, safe environment

A place of great inspiration

EdmontonA place of great inspiration

University of AlbertaInspired learning

• Founded in 1908• One of Canada’s top five

universities• 200+ undergraduate

specializations • 18 Faculties• 37,000 students

• 110 Master’s and 60 PhD programs

• Main campus located centrally in Edmonton along the river valley

U of A advantageWhy choose U of A?

• Ranked in the world’s top 100 universities• 2nd highest research funding in Canada• World renowned facilities, like Canada’s National

Institute for Nanotechnology• Unique programs: undergraduate paleontology,

land reclamation, petroleum engineering, computer process control engineering, and more

• Great job opportunities & strong local economy• International Centre

– 3 day orientation just for you!– Support services throughout the year

U of A FacultiesWhat can I study?

• Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences• Arts• Augustana (in Camrose, AB)• Business• Education• Engineering• Extension• Graduate Studies & Research• Law

• Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical

Sciences• Physical Education & Recreation• School of Public Health

• Campus Saint-Jean (French)

• Rehabilitation Medicine

• Science

• Medicine & Dentistry

• Native Studies

• Nursing

Students & research

• U of A students are inventing great things and changing the world!

• Sponsored research funding exceeds CAD$513 million annually

• Research opportunities at undergraduate and graduate levels

• Students have access to world class research facilities and equipment

• U of A professors are world-renowned for their discoveries and are great mentors

Be the next one to change the world!

Campus lifeBe a part of this great community

• 300 student clubs & associations• 25 varsity teams: Golden Bears &

Pandas• Easy subway access• 24 hour study spaces• Art, concerts, theatre• Students’ Union• Powerplant, RATT, Hub Mall

HousingInspiring communities where you’ll feel at home

• 9 residences• Various room types• Meal plans available• Guaranteed housing

(some conditions apply)

ScholarshipsRewarding inspired learning

• More than CAD$25 million in scholarships for undergraduate students awarded annually

• Top students can get up to $70,000!• Scholarships specifically for

international students• Scholarships for top IB and AP

students• Country/region specific scholarships