About Alberta

world leader in the oil and gas industry
Guaranteed quality program
A magnet for talent and innovation
grants and scholarships
zero provincial sales tax
less living costs than other Canadian provinces.

zero provincial sales tax
well-defined routes from study/employment permits to permanent residence.
3 largest job generating industries: Construction, Technology & Health Care & social assistance
highly sought-after degrees available: engineering, health sciences, business, and environmental studies.

70 k jobs vacancy

10k + newcomers

26 Public funded pg institutes

$1700 Average rent

Monthly cost of living

Housing

CAD 400 - CAD 900

Transportation

CAD 100 - CAD 110

Groceries

CAD 200 - CAD 400

Health Insurance

CAD 50 - CAD 100

Internet and Phone

CAD 50 - CAD 100

Utilities

CAD 50 - CAD 100

Miscellaneous

CAD 100 - CAD 200

Estimated Total Cost

CAD 1,000 - CAD 1,800

A thriving city life and cultural scene can be found all year long in Alberta's largest cities, such as Calgary and Edmonton, which host festivals, international cuisine, and community events.
Networking & Career Development: Students can gain real-world experience and industry connections through Alberta's top-notch networking events, internships, and co-ops.
Access to Good Health Care: Alberta provides international students with access to quality health care, guaranteeing their wellbeing while they are enrolled in classes.

Alberta College / University In Alberta

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA www.ualberta.ca Application Fees: $125 CAD Location: Edmonton Intake: Jan / May / September		SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNO www.sait.ca Application Fees: $150 CAD + $1750 CAD Location: Calgary Intake: Jan / May / September
OLDS COLLEGE www.oldscollege.ca Application Fees: $160 CAD Location: Olds Intake: Jan / May / September		NORQUEST COLLEGE www.norquest.ca Application Fees: $155 CAD Location: Edmonton Intake: Jan/May / September
MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE www.mhc.ab.ca Application Fees: $75 CAD Location: Medicine Hat Intake: Jan / September		LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE www.lethbridgecollege.ca Application Fees: $90 CAD Location: Lethbridge Intake: September
KEYANO COLLEGE www.keyano.ca Application Fees: $107 CAD Location: Fort McMurray Intake: Jan / May / September		UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE www.uleth.ca Application Fees: $140 CAD Location: Lethbridge & Calgary Intake: Jan / September
ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY www.stmu.ca Application Fees: $275 CAD Location: Calgary Intake: September		THE KING’S UNIVERSITY www.kingsu.ca Application Fees: $140 CAD Location: Edmonton Intake: Jan/September
NORTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY www.nait.ca Application Fees: $115 CAD + $1000 CAD Location: Edmonton Intake: Jan/May/September		MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY www.mtroyal.ca Application Fees: $60 CAD Location: Calgary Intake: Jan/May / September
MACEWAN UNIVERSITY www.macewan.ca Application Fees: $110 CAD Location: Edmonton Intake: Jan/May/September		LAKELAND COLLEGE www.lakelandcollege.ca Application Fees: $90 CAD Location: Lloydminster Intake: Jan/September
BOW VALLEY COLLEGE www.bowvalleycollege.ca Application Fees: $140 CAD Location: Calgary Intake: Jan/May/September		PORTAGE COLLEGE www.portagecollege.ca Application Fees: $160 CAD Location: Lac la Biche Intake: Jan/May/September