University of Alberta
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For all enquiries please contact the Exchange Office at exchange@otago.ac.nz.
Last updated March, 2012
Academic Information
Course Information
The University of Alberta has more than 200 undergraduate programs, 110 master's degree programs and 60 PhD programs. The main campus's faculties range from business to education, to Native studies, medicine and dentistry. The Augustana campus offers a small-city undergraduate experience, while students at every level pursue their studies in French at Campus Saint-Jean.
Course descriptions are available on Bear Tracks (sign in as a “guest”)
- The “Course Listings” includes all course descriptions and credit weight.
- The “Schedule of Classes” outlines in detail the term, time and date, and location that each course is offered.
- Understanding Alberta's course numbering system
Semester Dates
- Academic Year: September - April
- Fall Term: September - December
- Winter Term: January - April
Course Load and Minimum Unit Requirements
International students must remain registered in at least three courses (9 credits) per term to maintain full-time status for immigration purposes if they wish to work on-campus. Exchange students may take a maximum of five courses (15 credits) per term.
Accommodation & the Cost of Living
Accommodation
Accommodation is guaranteed to all exchange students who submit their applications by the deadline for a September start in either HUB International Residence or Lister Centre (other on-campus accommodation options are not guaranteed). For students starting in the January term, guaranteed housing is not available; however, there are usually less applications for housing at this time and students can expect to learn of their room offers in late November.
Estimated Cost of Living
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Additional Information
Student Visa & Insurance
Information on Student Visas & Insurance for students going on exchange can be found elsewhere on this website.
Exchange Experiences
- 2011 FY BSc HUNT DG (89K PDF format)
- 2010 FY BPhEd EXSS PFSD HW (868k PDF format)
- 2010 FY BPhEd EXSS EXPM NS (462K PDF format)
- 2010 S1 BPhEd EXPM CT (302K PDF format)
- 2009 S2 BPhEd EXPM YN (211K PDF format)
- 2009 S1 BPhEd SPLS ST (270K PDF format)
- 2008 FY BA COMS RM (28K PDF format)
- 2008 S2 BPhEd SPLS EXPM RK (38K PDF format)
- 2008 S2 BPhEd EXPM MH (385K PDF format)
The University, City & Region
The University
Created - in the words of its first president, Henry Marshall Tory - "for the uplifting of the whole people," the university is committed to inspiring the human spirit through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship and building one of the world's great universities for the public good.
The University of Alberta is minutes from the North Saskatchewan River valley, North America's largest stretch of urban parkland. Historic Whyte Avenue, with its boutiques and coffee shops, is a short walk from campus, and downtown's Jasper Avenue, home to high-quality restaurants and nightlife, is a few LRT stops away.
Learn more abut the University of Alberta
The City of Edmonton and Region
Dubbed "festival city," Edmonton teems with culture and arts events year-round. Residents celebrate the sunny, warm summer with the second largest Fringe Theatre Festival in the world, the world-renowned Folk Music Festival, and Heritage Days, an outdoor feast honouring the city's multicultural community.
Edmontonians also enjoy dozens of fitness and sport training facilities, and the city is known for its professional sport franchises, including hockey, football, baseball and lacrosse teams.
With the country's top-ranked health system, a mild climate and the Rocky Mountains close by, Edmonton offers an outstanding quality of life.
Further Information
For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange please email exchange@otago.ac.nz
