10 Interesting Facts about University of Alberta
- The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1908.
- It is one of the top five universities in Canada and is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world.
- The university has five campuses, including the North Campus, the Augustana Campus, the Campus Saint-Jean, the South Campus, and the Enterprise Square Campus.
- The University of Alberta offers over 400 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 18 faculties and schools.
- Notable alumni of the University of Alberta include former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark, astronaut Robert Thirsk, and Nobel Prize winner Richard E. Taylor.
- The university is home to several research institutes, including the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, and the Alberta Innovates Centre for Machine Learning.
- The University of Alberta is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, which is a group of the top 15 research-intensive universities in Canada.
- The university has a strong focus on sustainability and is committed to reducing its environmental footprint through initiatives such as composting, recycling, and energy conservation.
- The University of Alberta is known for its strong programs in the areas of engineering, business, and the sciences.
- The university has a vibrant student community, with over 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world.
Tuition & Fee
| tem | Monthly | Annually (September to August) | Monthly | Annually (September to August) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | $900 – $1,200 (one bedroom) | $10,800 – $14,400 | $1,400 – $2,000 (3-bedroom house) | $16,800 – $24,000 |
| Utilities | $240 – $450 | $2,880 – $5,400 | $240 – $450 | $2,880 – $5,400 |
| Internet & mobile phone | $170 | $2,040 | $240 | $2,880 |
| Food | $200 – $300 | $2,400 – $3,600 | $550 – $650 | $6,600 – $7,800 |
| Clothing | – | $500 + $200 for winter clothing | – | $1,500 + $600 for winter clothing |
| Transportation (Bus) | Included in student fees (U-Pass program) | Included in student fees (U-Pass program) | $95 for the second adult + $70 for the child | $1,140 for the second adult + $840 for the child |
| Educational Supplies** | – | $1,600 | – | $1,600 |
| Child Care and School Fees | – | – | $1,000 | $12,000 |
| Recreation | $75 | $900 | $200 | $2,400 |
| Cost of Living Total (excluding tuition) | $1,585 – $2,195 | $21,320 – $28,640 | $3,795 – $4,705 | $49,240 – $60,160 |
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