Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Alberta. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & clinical health | 45 | $7,577 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 44 | $10,715 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 34 | $10,715 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 26 | $10,715 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 25 | $10,715 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 24 | $7,577 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 23 | $10,715 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 23 | $7,577 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 17 | $7,577 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 17 | $10,715 | See → |
| Social sciences | 16 | $10,715 | See → |
| Business & management | 14 | $10,715 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $10,715 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 6 | $10,715 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $7,577 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 2 | $9,146 | See → |
Costs and entry
55 courses mention scholarships. 27 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Alberta
The job market for the University of Alberta's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Alberta cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $10,715 a year; half of the University of Alberta's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $7,577 and $10,715. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $10,715, medicine & clinical health $7,577.
How is the University of Alberta ranked?
The University of Alberta is ranked #94 by QS (2026), #119 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#2) and Sports-related Subjects (#10).
What IELTS score does the University of Alberta need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (89 of the 163 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Alberta offer?
299 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are medicine & clinical health (45), public health & allied health (44) and education & teaching (34).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Alberta's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.