Alberta

The average base salary of UCalgary MBA graduate is USD 117,000 (INR 99.79 LPA) annually. According to the student reviews on Shiksha, University of Calgary graduates can earn from CAD 60,000 - 65,000 (INR 36.32 L - INR 39.35 L) per year. The university graduates work in top companies such as City of Calgary, Suncor, TC Energy, Cenovus Energy, SAIT, Mount Royal University, ATB Financial, and others.

The estimated cost of living in Edmonton varies with type of accommodation & the standard of lifestyle being pursued by students.

The estimated cost of living is around CAD 14,199 (INR 8.8 L), while some other costs such as books, supplies & instruments, public transportation, medical insurance, etc. take the overall annual estimated costs of living to CAD 17,462 (INR 10.84 L).

Learning French is not a mandatory requirement for students planning to study in Alberta. However, students who have a decent understanding of written & verbal French can get an edge when it comes to interacting with the local population & developing meaningful relationships as a decent chunk of the locals speak the language.

Alberta is a popular choice among international students due to a variety of reasons such as:

• Greater exposure to sunlight as compared to other Canadian cities
• the highest average salary after tax in Canada
• Better working opportinities 
• Availibility of world class educational institutions 
• the highest per hour working wages
• Lower costs of residential properties
• Quality public transport network & more

Some of the top DLI in Alberta include:

• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge
• Alison College
• Athabasca University
• Columbia College
• Concordia University of Edmonton
• MacEwan University
• NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
• Northern Lakes College
• Northwestern Polytechnic
• Portage College
• Prairie College
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT Polytechnic)
• The Royal Alberta College

Most programs have passed their January 2024 intake application deadlines at the University of Calgary. The application period for most programs usually ends in September, and the deadlines for winter sessions are usually between early to late fall. In general, the university usually offers a limited number of courses for winter sessions. There may still be specific opportunities for late applications or certain types of graduate programs. The best place to find information about the most current program-specific deadlines is on the official website.

Alberta University cost vary from INR 5 L to INR 64 L for first-year. International students can study over 280 undergraduate and graduate courses at low cost at the university. The below includes the University of Alberta fees in Indian rupees:

The minimum score requirement for Alberta when it comes to GPA is 2.5 on a scale of 4. However, students should aim for a score above this as scoring a high GPA can create a positive impact on international students' admission.