Step 3: Complete the application process for SA@UA
The Study Abroad Student Advisor will confirm reccommendation to apply based on the course selection. Course registration is done after being officially admitted to the U of A. Course registration is done at different times depending on the faculty/department you are admitted to.
To apply for Study Abroad @UA, click here to submit your online application. For help completing your application see the online application tip sheet located at the bottom of this page.
After submitting your SA@UA online application, you must submit the following to:
Summer and Term Programs
Education Abroad Program
University of Alberta International
8920 HUB Mall
Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2E1
Or faxed to 1-780-492-6213.
If faxing your application please also submit by regular mail.
- $115 CDN (non-refundable) application fee ($75 if you have previously attended the University of Alberta)
- A passport sized photo.
- An official record (transcript) of all post-secondary work completed and/or currently in progress at your home institution. (Please note: An Official Transcripts bears an official university seal or signature and is sent directly from the home institution to the University of Alberta in a sealed envelope.)
- An official record (transcript) of all high school work.
- Documentation of Language Proficiency as follows:
- Proof of English Language Proficiency for students from non-partner institutions must be met by one of the following:
- 3 years of education in which the language of instruction was English
- 580 TOEFL (237 computer-based test)
- 6.5 on the IELTS
- 90 on the MTELP
- Proof of English Language Proficiency for students from exchange or study abroad agreement partner institutions can be demonstrated by a letter from the home university certifying sufficient English Language Proficiency. (TOEFL documentation may be required.)
- Proof of French Language Proficiency for students from non-partner institutions wishing to take courses delivered in French must be met by one of the following:
- 3 years of education in which the language of instruction was French
- Applicable minimum score on the TEF as needed for the prerequisite to enter desired course
- Testing can be done upon arrival for free, however, student must test to necessary minimum level to enter desired course
- French Language Proficiency requirements for students from exchange or study abroad agreement partner institutions can be demonstrated by a letter from the home university certifying sufficient French Language Proficiency. (TEF documentation may be required.)
- Proof of English Language Proficiency for students from non-partner institutions must be met by one of the following:
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