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MS Courses at University of Alberta

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Last updated on 16 Jan '26

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The MS course deadlines are generally done on a rolling basis but most of the dates fall around December to February for the September 2026 intake and it can also be in earlier Winter. Look at the deadline below -

Apply from January to Feb for 2026

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Highlights of MS Courses at University of Alberta
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Highlights of MS Courses at University of Alberta

MS Courses are offered at the University of Alberta in various fields of study. These courses last from 12 months to 3 years. These MS programs are good for the students who are looking for a university with a really good academic reputation (in Engineering and Business), high career placement rates, la arge international community, a supportive campus and strong industry ties.

The MS Courses at Alberta can be taken up in Computing Science, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Internetworking, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacology, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Chemical & Materials Engineering and more.

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MSc in Computing Science

4.418 months

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₹7 L

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MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

2 years

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₹7 L

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Master of Science in Medical Sciences - Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

18 months

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₹7 L

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MSc in Medical Sciences Obstetrics and Gynecology

18 months

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₹6 L

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MSc in Internetworking

2 years

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₹7 L

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MSc in Biomedical Engineering

18 months

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₹7 L

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MSc in Medicine

18 months

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₹7 L

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MSc in Pharmacology

24 months

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₹7 L

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MSc Civil and Environmental Engineering

15 months

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₹13 L

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MSc in Chemical and Materials Engineering

3 years

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₹4 L

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MSc in Physical Therapy

30 months

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₹14 L

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Master of Science in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

20 months

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₹6 L

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Master of Science in Chemistry

2 years

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₹6 L

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Master of Science in Integrated Petroleum Geosciences

1 year

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₹12 L

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MSc in Physiology

18 months

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₹6 L

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Master of Science in Neuroscience

2 years

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₹6 L

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Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology)

2 years

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₹11 L

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Master of Science in Cell Biology

2 years

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₹6 L

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Master of Science in Renewable Resources

2 years

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₹6 L

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MSc in Surgery

2 years

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University of Alberta MS Tuition Fees 2026

A tuition fee is required for international students to pay at the University of Alberta. This ranges from INR 4.05 L to INR 25.38 L. In total, international students will be required to pay from INR 12.27 L to INR 42.09 L.

Many other factors are also there which students are required to take care of like -

Accommodation
Transportation cost
A health insurance
Other miscellaneous expenses

Look at the table given below to understand the full University of Alberta MS Courses fee breakdown –

Fee components	Amount (for 12 months - 3 years)
Tuition	INR 4.05 L - 25.38 L
Hostel	INR 7.57 L - 12.72 L
Insurance	INR 24.19 K - 37.8 K
Transportation	INR 19.91 K - 22.68 K
Others	INR 21.11 K - 3.39 L
Total fee	INR 12.27 L - 42.09 L

Fee components	Amount (for 12 months - 3 years)
Tuition	INR 4.05 L - 25.38 L
Hostel	INR 7.57 L - 12.72 L
Insurance	INR 24.19 K - 37.8 K
Transportation	INR 19.91 K - 22.68 K
Others	INR 21.11 K - 3.39 L
Total fee	INR 12.27 L - 42.09 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

University of Alberta MS Application Process

Applying for University of Alberta is not as hard as people think. The MS application should be made via the GPS (Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) portal. However, it is important to check the course specific application requirements and meet all the English language proficiency needs.

Look at the detailed process given below for the University of Alberta application process for MS Courses –

As the first step of the application process, international students should check the University of Alberta eligibility requirements.
Now, international students should start the application via the U of A Graduate Admissions Portal.
The application can be completed via this portal after uploading all the docs.
Pay the application fee of CAD 150 (INR 9.7K). It is non-refundable.
At the end, the applicant should enroll by paying a deposit which is CAD 5,000 (INR 3.26L) to secure your seat.

(CAD 1 = INR 65.29)

Out of all the universities given below, the McGill University MS courses are ranked the best at #3 which is 3 places above the University of Alberta rankings. Additionally, the MS tuition fee at McGill seems very reasonable and lower. In terms of the acceptance rate too, McGill wins the race out of all three unis given in the table below -

Particulars	University of Alberta	University of Calgary	McGill University
Shiksha Popularity Rankings	#6	#10	#3
Tuition Fees (MS Courses)	INR 4.19 L to 30.17 L	INR 1.65 L to 39.7 L	INR 10 L to 22 L
Acceptance Rate (General)	33.8%	10 to 20%	46%

Compare MS at Alberta University with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
University of Alberta	INR 4.19 L - 26.25 L	#94 QS, 2026
University of Calgary Compare	INR 1.65 L - 39.7 L	#200 THE, 2026
McGill University Compare	INR 9.92 L - 21.52 L	#27 QS, 2026
University of Victoria Compare	INR 3.26 L - 5.29 L	#301 THE, 2026
University of Waterloo Compare	INR 13.69 L - 29.93 L	#119 QS, 2026
McMaster University Compare	INR 7.17 L - 34.75 L	#116 THE, 2026

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University of Alberta MS Admission Dates 2026

There are no fixed admission deadlines and the University of Alberta admissions can be applied to throughout the year. But yes, international students are required to take care of the MS application window opening and the time of class start.

For most of the University of Alberta MS courses, this window opens for February for the September 2026 intake and it can also be in earlier Winter. Look at the deadline below -

Apply from Jan to Feb for 2026

University of Alberta MS Rankings

The University of Alberta MS Courses are ranked #6 as per the Shiksha Popularity rankings. These MS Courses are also ranked by some of the most popular ranking bodies of the world like Times Higher Education, ARWU (Shanghai Rankings) and QS World.

As per THE 2025, the Alberta MS Courses are ranked at #80 which is an improvement from its previous year ranking. And, for the Physics and Astronomy program, QS ranks this university at #251 and this is a decline of 50 spots from #201 in 2025.

Given below is the table with the detailed University of Alberta MS rankings -

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
QS - Pharmacy and Pharmacology	49	– / –	38
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science	101	89	80
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering	101	90	88
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences	126	101	100
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics	101	76	101
QS - Engineering and Technology	93	100	112
QS - Mathematics	101	131	115
QS - Biological Sciences	101	122	118
QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	151	151	151
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics	201	201	201
QS - Physics and Astronomy	201	201	251

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43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

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Easy going

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Internships4.8

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.8

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.3

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration4.5

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MSc in Computing Science - Batch of 2026

4.5

A great place to make your career.

Tips: There is a cultural shift. You will initially feel discomfort and excitement both at the same time. But when you will get assignments and work at the same time, you won't get time to think of that. Scholarships are for thesis based mostly. I applied for them, it's a bit competitive.

Dislikes (Part time work): As you enter, it's difficult to find on campus part time jobs unless you are in thesis based course. So even if part time job is not in your field, just try to grab it. I did my first part time job at a grocery store as a produce clerk. You need to find off campus jobs. It's manageable. You should do proper time management. 15 CAD per hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1375

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65000

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025Read more

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MSc in Computing Science - Batch of 2023

4.3

My experiences in the University of Alberta was good.

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1200

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

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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.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 6250

Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1140

Prepping time for classes16 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 49426

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023Read more

Taiwo kassim

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 921

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 51749

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023Read more

Kranthi chennoji

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1092

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 52213

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023Read more

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What is the ranking of University of Alberta in the world?

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University of Alberta is one of the finest universities for higher education in the Canada. As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of Alberta is ranked at #151 in world. Top ranking bodies ranks University of Alberta that are as follows-

Ranking Bodies	Rank
Shiksha Popularity Rankings	#151 in World and #4 in Canada
Times Higher Education 2026	#119 in World University Rankings
QS Rankings 2026	#94 in World University Rankings
U.S. News & World Report 2026	#156 in Best Global Universities

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Who are the notable alumni at University of Alberta?

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University of Alberta rich alumni network include 300,000 members all over the world. Alberta University alumni network include mentors, leaders, innovators, etc. Some notable alumni at University of Alberta are Rona Ambrose, Daryl Katz, Preston Manning, Dayo Wong, etc.

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What is the duration of MBA at University of Alberta?

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University of Alberta is among the top choice of international students to pursue MBA programme in the Canada. Alberta University offer MBA for the duration of 10 months to 24 months. University of Alberta first year MBA tuition fee is around INR 10 L to 30 L.

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How many programs does University of Alberta offer for international students?

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University of Alberta is known for offering top academic programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. University of Alberta offers over 200 UG and more than 500 PG programs for its Indian students. Some popular programs opted by international students at Alberta University are-

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What is the placement at University of Alberta?

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University of Alberta MBA placement rate stands at 86%, and the grads employed within 3 months of graduation. With the mean total salary of CAD 95,000 (INR 62.48 L), annually.

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