Tips: The university is in Edmonton. Weather goes to -30 degrees in winter. Cannabis is legal here, so you will see many addicts on the street. Many homeless people near the downtown area. So avoid downtown. I am not that satisfied with my degree. I wanted to switch from software development to machine learning developed with this degree but I don't think I can do it.

Likes (Public transportation): Rate 5 due to robust public transportation. Campus seamlessly connected to the city via buses and Metro. The whole city is well connected. Transportation cost is included in the tuition fees. No need to pay extra for transportation. Uber is easily available if you want to go to a remote destination.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Rated 3 on post-study jobs due to limited visa sponsorship. Unsure about specific companies. Generally, job roles vary, but the average salary in Edmonton post-studies is around 50k. I got a job through my professor, got lucky with this one. But do not expect the same thing to happen with every student.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2023Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2023

4.7

My journey here was amazing and exposure at University of Alberta is great.

Tips: Definitely there is a cultural shift. It is more about individuals here. Moreover, received a fund of around 21000 CAD/year, which covers my course fees, accommodation, and my living accommodation. This fund is part of my scholarship where the course fee is around 11k/year. CAD and for me the accommodation cost is around 580 CAD. I was very much satisfied with my university. One thing more is that I also received a one-time scholarship of 5000 CAD at the beginning of my programme.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2023Read more

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MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2022

3.8

Life changing college for me.

Tips: I am very shy type boy but after coming to Canada I completely changed and my network is big in Canada. When you leave your home country no one can be with you so you are solely facing all the problems and it is life changing for me. This country culture is different. I am not eligible for applying scholarship because my IELTS band is low. But I enjoyed to live in this country.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation is best in university of alberta. Because they gives university of alberta student U-pass and who have U-pass they can unlimited access to light rail and tansit buses. It is more affordable compare to buy daily ticket. So most of the student have U-pass. And it's affordable.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Because our area lack of availability of Indian food. In our local area Indian foods are hard to find. Most of the hotel and restaurants are non-vegetarian. But all the foods are available in Edmonton. And eating outside is very costly for international students. So I prefer to cook by myself at home.

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023Read more

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Master of Science in Engineering Management - Batch of 2025

3.9

University of alberta one of the best.

Tips: When I was in my home country I don't thing any work because my parents are help me. But after coming canada I am alone and all the world doing myself so many changes after coming canada. Before I comimg here I apply scholarship and I approved and I get $9000. If you want to know how can I get scholarship you want to check university official website.

Likes (Public transportation): University of alberta provide to students and staff member of U-pass. There are many option for public transportation like edmonton transit service buses, light rail transit. U-Pass is provided by university for students and staff which they have unlimited access to both buses and rail. Yes it is affordable fpr student to navigate the city and desired their destination.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Many of the companies are offers sponser visas in cabada but if you are in canada you have many opportunity to get green card. If you are in good and your performance will be appriciate in your company then they will be offer you to visa sponsorship. Average salary package is around $50000.

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023Read more

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MSc in Computing Science - Batch of 2024

3.9

University of alberta placememts are good.

Tips: After moving to canada I experienced different culture customs and way of life. If English is not your first language so improving language skill can help with communication and integrate. I had apply international scholarship in university of alberta and I got $9000.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty of university of alberta committed to supporting student learning and success. Most of the faculty members are good in communication with student. Also faculty members provide one-on-one teaching experience to who have a ought about topic. Teaching methodology is unique because they will more focus on practical knowledge.

Dislikes (Student Life): I like to spend time in college because not only attend lecture but if you want participate event, activities so you can participate. I enjoy study because I loved my field. Orientation, career fair, academics conferences and workshops, sports and athelets events etc. Academic clubs, cultural clubs, sports club, social clubs etc.

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023Read more

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MSc in Chemical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2024

Best life at university of alberta.

Tips: Yes I had experienced transitioned in canada because I live in india and I was move to canada this two are different country and also culture is very different in both country. Yes there are many international student scholarship programme at university of alberta. I awarded $10000 scholarship from university of alberta. If you want to know how then you can check official websites of university of alberta.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent settlement in canada will very easy because most of the my friend are get green card after completing their study and they can does work after they completed permanent resident require points. So chance is high if you want to PR in any country then canada is first choice of everyone. Yes I like to permanently immigrate in this country.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Here local area many types of restaurants available like fast food restaurant like McD, burger king, subway and price ranging albetween $5 to $10 per meal. Also chinese, indian, italian, maxican, thai and many more. And there pricing range $10 to $20. But I preferred cooked myself in home because its very healthy and very cheap for me.

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2023Read more

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