University of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Semester spots: 4
Open for: Bachelor and Master (Master students have to prove grades of their graduate studies until the end of February)
Minimum language requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90 (at least 21 in each category, Home edition is accepted, TOEFL essential is not accepted), IELTS: 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each category), CAE: 180 (at least 170 in each category), CPE: 180 (at least 170 in each category), DET (Duolingo English Test) 120* (no category under 100), exception: at least 3 years of education in an English speaking country.
*Some graduate programs require a minimum score of 140 (no category under 120).
GPA: 2.5/4.0 (corresponds to 2,5 in the German scale)
Duration: Late August - Mid April
Additional Scholarships:
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Additional Cost:
Health insurance, public transportation, enrollment fee, activity/recreation fee, see:
University of Alberta Health Insurance Plan (UAHIP) | University of Alberta International (ualberta.ca) and U-Pass | University of Alberta (ualberta.ca)
There are some courses for which exchange students have to pay, see: Exclusions to Program and Tuition Fees | Office of the Registrar | Office of the Registrar (ualberta.ca)
Useful Links:
Information for exchange students: Incoming Exchange Student Application Guide | University of Alberta (ualberta.ca)
Academic calendar: University of Alberta Calendar - Modern Campus Catalog™ (ualberta.ca)
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