Course

MBA

Offered by Alberta School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

Recognised full-time MBA programme with AACSB accreditationQS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The Alberta MBA offers a strong energy, entrepreneurship and technology focus in one of Canada’s most affordable big cities.

Key advantages

Energy-sector connections
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Entrepreneurship and technology focus
Strong provincial business network
AACSB accreditation
Co-op options

Programme & duration: MBA: about 16–20 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $50,000 – $75,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE, 2–3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT/GRE: competitive score required (waivers considered)

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, finance, technology and public-sector roles in Alberta and across Canada.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in energy, finance, entrepreneurship and operations management.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s MA in Economics offers thesis and course-based routes in an affordable city, with strengths in energy and resource economics.

Key advantages

Energy and resource economics
Thesis and course-based routes
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Strong faculty research
PhD pathway
Government and industry links

Programme & duration: MA in Economics: about 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in economics with a strong average and mathematics preparation. References and statement of purpose.

Employability & placement

Graduates enter government agencies, energy companies, consulting and financial services, or proceed to doctoral study.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in energy and resource economics, econometrics, labour and public economics.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s chemical engineering programme is closely tied to Canada’s energy sector, with research in oil sands, materials and clean-energy technologies.

Key advantages

Strong oil-sands and energy research
MEng and MSc options
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Industry partnerships
Materials engineering links
Active research funding

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, process engineering, materials and environmental consulting, particularly in Alberta’s energy sector.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in oil sands, clean hydrogen, materials engineering and environmental processes.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s civil engineering department is strong in construction engineering, oil-sands environmental engineering and geotechnical research.

Key advantages

Construction engineering strength
Environmental and oil-sands research
MEng and MSc options
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Industry research partnerships
Active research funding

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in construction, geotechnical, environmental and infrastructure consulting in Western Canada.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, water and environmental engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s ECE department is known for research in power systems, microsystems and machine learning, with strong energy-industry connections.

Key advantages

Power systems and energy research
Machine-learning strength
MEng and MSc options
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Industry research partnerships
Active research funding

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in power utilities, energy, AI and telecommunications across Alberta and Canada.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in power systems, microsystems, machine learning and communications.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s mechanical engineering department has strong links to energy and heavy industry, with research in oil-sands technology, materials and biomechanics.

Key advantages

Energy-industry connections
MEng and MSc options
Materials and biomechanics research
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Industry research partnerships
Active research funding

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, manufacturing and heavy industry across Alberta and Canada.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in energy systems, materials, biomechanics and manufacturing.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta has a strong reputation in health and biomedical research, with large research institutes and lower living costs than Canada’s biggest cities.

Key advantages

Strong health-research reputation
Large research institutes
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Funding often available
Wide range of supervisors
Collaborative research culture

Programme & duration: MSc Medical Sciences / Biomedical Engineering / Physiology: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $8,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to PhD or medical programmes or join biotechnology and clinical research organisations.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in diabetes and metabolism, cardiovascular science, neuroscience and regenerative medicine.

Course

Nursing

Offered by Faculty of Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing is one of the largest in Canada, with advanced-practice and research streams at affordable living costs.

Key advantages

One of Canada’s largest nursing faculties
Advanced-practice streams
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Strong health-system links
Research strengths
Interprofessional learning

Programme & duration: Master of Nursing (MN) / Nurse Practitioner streams: 1.5–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5–7.0 in each band; clinical streams may require more)TOEFL iBT: 92+PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Four-year BScN or equivalent with a strong average and RN registration for clinical streams. References and statement of intent.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in advanced practice, clinical leadership and education roles across Alberta and Canada; registration rules apply to clinical streams.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in aging, mental health, cancer care and health systems.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s pharmacy faculty offers research-based graduate study with strengths in drug delivery and pharmaceutical analysis, at affordable living costs.

Key advantages

Drug-delivery research strengths
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Wide choice of supervisors
Funding often available
Hospital and clinical links
Collaborative research culture

Programme & duration: MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (thesis): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $8,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or a related life-science field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates move into pharmaceutical R&D, regulatory and clinical research, or progress to doctoral study; MSc programmes do not by themselves lead to pharmacist licensure.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in drug delivery, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacy practice and pharmacology.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s Department of Psychology is a research-intensive department with strengths in clinical, cognitive and developmental psychology at affordable living costs.

Key advantages

Research-intensive department
Clinical and cognitive strengths
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Funding often available
PhD pathway
Collaborative environment

Programme & duration: MA / MSc (research-based): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology with a strong average and research experience. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and statement of research interests.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to doctoral study or applied research roles; clinical practice requires doctoral-level training and licensure.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and neuroscience.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation offers research-based graduate study at lower living costs, with strength in physical activity and sport research.

Key advantages

Strong sport and physical-activity research
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Funding often available
Wide choice of supervisors
Modern research facilities
Collaborative environment

Programme & duration: MSc / MA in Kinesiology: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $8,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in sport, rehabilitation, public health and research, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in exercise physiology, sport and physical-activity policy, biomechanics and motor learning.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Faculty of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law offers an LLM with strengths in energy and natural-resources law and constitutional law, at low living costs.

Key advantages

Energy and natural-resources law
Constitutional law strengths
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Small cohorts
Strong research supervision
Government and industry links

Programme & duration: LLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB/JD or equivalent) with strong grades. References, statement of purpose and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy law, government and academia; the LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Canada (NCA/bar admission rules apply).

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in energy and resources law, constitutional law, health law and Indigenous law.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Political Science

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 100 (2026)

The University of Alberta’s Department of Political Science offers a research-focused MA with strengths in international relations and comparative politics at affordable living costs.

Key advantages

Research-focused programme
International relations strengths
Affordable Edmonton living costs
Funding often available
PhD pathway
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MA in Political Science (international relations stream): 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $12,000 – $25,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field with a strong average. Writing sample, statement of purpose and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in government, policy research and the non-profit sector, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

Edmonton is one of Canada’s most affordable large cities for students, with a river-valley campus and a strong energy, health and artificial-intelligence sector. Students benefit from lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Research strengths

Research in international relations, comparative politics and political theory.

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