The University of Alberta offers a range of scholarships for both Canadian and international students to pursue undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Canada. These scholarships are designed to attract talented students from around the world and provide financial support throughout their studies.
Key Details
- Host Country: Canada
- Host University: University of Alberta
- Degree Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD
- University Ranking: 5th in Canada, 119th globally
- International Students: Over 40,000 from more than 150 countries
List of Scholarships at the University of Alberta
- Entrance Scholarships: Automatically awarded to students applying for bachelor’s and graduate degree programs at the time of admission.
- International Student Scholarship: For students already in Canada with a valid study permit.
- Gold Scholarship: Awarded to the top 5% of students based on academic achievements, valued up to $6,000.
- Master Scholarships: Includes a stipend of $17,500, with an additional $10,000 for international students to cover fees.
- PhD Scholarships: Provides $5,000 per year to help cover tuition fees for doctoral students.
- Graduate Excellence Scholarships: Masters and doctoral students can receive up to $15,000.
Also see:
Yale University Scholarship 2024-25
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarship 2025
IELTS Exemption
The University of Alberta has expanded its list of countries exempt from providing IELTS scores. Applicants from these countries, or those who have completed degrees from exempted universities, are not required to provide English language proof.
Available Study Fields
Choose from over 200 undergraduate programs, 500 graduate programs, and numerous specializations and research areas, including:
- Nursing
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Science
- Engineering
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Business
- Fine Arts and Humanities
- Education
- Native Studies
- Public Health
- Agricultural Life and Environmental Sciences
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to both Canadian and international students.
- Must meet the academic requirements for the desired degree level.
- Specific eligibility varies by scholarship and program.
Application Deadlines
- July 1: For September admission
- November 1: For January admission
- March 1: For May admission
- May 1: For July admission
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Alberta’s admission portal. Applicants must first receive an offer letter from the university before applying for scholarships.
For more information and to apply, visit the University of Alberta’s Online Application Portal.
