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  • 37,735 undergraduate students

    Undergraduate students

    Undergraduate headcount in the university's official overview, current as of March 17, 2026.

    University of Alberta official communications overview
  • 17 academic units

    Faculties and schools

    Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation · Medicine and Dentistry · Nursing · Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences · Public Health · Rehabilitation Medicine · Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences · Engineering · Science · Alberta School of Business · Arts · Education · Law · Augustana Campus · Campus Saint-Jean · Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies · Native Studies

    Alberta faculties and schools within and outside its three colleges

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  • Applications open for admission, awards and residence

    2027 entry

    Admission, entrance awards and residence applications open on the same date.

  • Applications open. Spring and Summer 2027 admission

    Spring and Summer 2027 entry

Other deadline details
Within 30 days of your offerAccept your Nursing offerFall 2027
  • High-school applicants to the Edmonton Collaborative BScN
  • Within 30 days of your offer
  • Accept your offer and pay the deposit by the deadline in your offer
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  • High-school applicants to the Edmonton Collaborative BScN
  • Weeks of November 9, December 14, February 1, March 8, April 12, June 1 and August 16
  • November and December are in 2026
  • The remaining rounds are in 2027
  • Dates can change
  • Applications are reconsidered in later rounds
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Housing and dining

First-year residence guaranteeFall 2027April 30, 2027

University of Alberta: Dates + Deadlines for Admissions (Timeline for Fall 2027 Applicants)

Fall 2027 · Eligible first-year undergraduates applying to North Campus or Campus Saint-Jean by April 30 can secure housing for a Fall 2027 move-in. Building and room assignments depend on availability.

University of Alberta Fall 2027 admissions timeline, North Campus guaranteeCampus Saint-Jean 2027–28 viewbook, printed pages 28–29 and 36–37University of Alberta standing first-year fall housing guarantee

University Residence Services operates housing across Edmonton and Camrose. St. Joseph’s College operates separate residences on North Campus for University of Alberta students.

University of Alberta Residence Services housing directoryCurrent residence instructions
Lister ResidenceNorth Campus$14,863–$18,7932026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Residence Hall (Single) · Residence Hall (Double) · Residence Hall (Suite)
Rates
$14,863–$18,793
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Seven-day meal plan $6,332 included in published contract totals.

Requirement
Required
Residence package
Meals included
  • Residence Hall (Single)$17,357
  • Residence Hall (Double)$14,863
  • Residence Hall (Suite)$18,793

Who can apply

First-year undergraduates and student leaders.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Anthony Henday Hall · Henry Kelsey Hall · Alexander Mackenzie Hall · Thelma Chalifoux Hall · Mary Schäffer Hall

Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates. Includes the published August early-arrival days where specified.

View residenceLister Residence residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Peter Lougheed HallNorth Campus$17,357–$18,7932026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Residence Hall (Suite) · Residence Hall (Single)
Rates
$17,357–$18,793
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
More than 140 beds
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Seven-day meal plan $6,332 included in published contract totals.

Requirement
Required
Residence package
Meals included
  • Residence Hall (Suite)$18,793
  • Residence Hall (Single)$17,357

Who can apply

First-year students and student leaders.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Peter Lougheed Hall

Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates. Includes the published August early-arrival days where specified.

View residencePeter Lougheed Hall residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
HUB ResidenceNorth Campus$10,9382026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Apartment (2 or 4-bedroom)
Rates
$10,938
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Voluntary meal plan available separately.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Apartment (2 or 4-bedroom)$10,938

Who can apply

Upper-year undergraduates, graduates and student couples; couples in one-bedroom apartments only.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
HUB Residence above HUB Mall

Eight-month shared-unit rates shown. Apartment (1-bedroom): $1,996/month/person; Apartment (Studio): $1,595/month/person. Monthly units use a separate lease; do not add these rents to the eight-month charge.

View residenceHUB Residence residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Graduate ResidenceNorth Campus$1,335–$1,5952026–27 · Per month under eleven-month graduate contract

Rooms and rates

Room types
Apartment (Studio) · Apartment (2-bedroom)
Rates
$1,335–$1,595
Contract period
2026–27 · Per month under eleven-month graduate contract
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Voluntary meal plan available separately.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Apartment (Studio)$1,595
  • Apartment (2-bedroom)$1,335

Who can apply

Graduate students. First lease eleven months, renewals twelve months.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Stonecrop · Rockcress · Juniper · Speedwell

Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates. Includes the published August early-arrival days where specified.

View residenceGraduate Residence residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
International HouseNorth Campus$12,3642026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Residence Hall (Suite)
Rates
$12,364
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Voluntary meal plan available separately.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Residence Hall (Suite)$12,364

Who can apply

Upper-year undergraduates and graduates; competitive application for commitment to global learning and community.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
International House

Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates. Includes the published August early-arrival days where specified.

View residenceInternational House residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Nîpisîy HouseNorth Campus$10,9382026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Apartment (4 or 6-bedroom)
Rates
$10,938
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Voluntary meal plan available separately.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Apartment (4 or 6-bedroom)$10,938

Who can apply

Undergraduate students.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Nîpisîy House

Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates. Includes the published August early-arrival days where specified.

View residenceNîpisîy House residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Alder House and Linden HouseNorth Campus$11,0252026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Residence Hall (Single)
Rates
$11,025
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Voluntary meal plan available separately.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Residence Hall (Single)$11,025

Who can apply

First-year undergraduates and student leaders.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Alder House · Linden House

Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates. Includes the published August early-arrival days where specified.

View residenceAlder House and Linden House residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Aspen House and Maple HouseNorth Campus$10,9382026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Apartment (2 or 4-bedroom)
Rates
$10,938
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Voluntary meal plan available separately.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Apartment (2 or 4-bedroom)$10,938

Who can apply

Upper-year undergraduate students.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Aspen House · Maple House

Eight-month shared-unit rates shown. Apartment (1-bedroom): $1,996/month/person. Monthly units use a separate lease; do not add these rents to the eight-month charge.

View residenceAspen House and Maple House residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Elsey's HouseNorth Campus$958Monthly rent; source does not identify academic year

Rooms and rates

Room types
Private furnished bedroom
Rates
$958
Contract period
Monthly rent; source does not identify academic year
Capacity
4 beds
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Not researched

  • Private furnished bedroom$958

Who can apply

First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.

Operator
University of Alberta First Peoples’ House
Building group
Elsey’s House

Includes heat, water and power; bedrooms rented individually.

View residenceElsey's House residence informationUniversity of Alberta First Peoples’ House residence profile for Elsey’s House
Marge's HouseNorth Campus$917–$1,200Monthly rent; source does not identify academic year

Rooms and rates

Room types
Upstairs private furnished bedroom · Downstairs private furnished bedroom
Rates
$917–$1,200
Contract period
Monthly rent; source does not identify academic year
Capacity
6 beds
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Not researched

  • Upstairs private furnished bedroom$917
  • Downstairs private furnished bedroom$1,200

Who can apply

First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.

Operator
University of Alberta First Peoples’ House
Building group
Marge’s House

Includes heat, water and power; bedrooms rented individually.

View residenceMarge's House residence informationUniversity of Alberta First Peoples’ House residence profile for Marge’s House
Pinecrest House and Tamarack HouseNorth Campus$10,9382026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Apartment (2 or 4-bedroom)
Rates
$10,938
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
North Campus

Meal plan

Voluntary meal plan available separately.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Apartment (2 or 4-bedroom)$10,938

Who can apply

Upper-year undergraduate students.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Pinecrest House · Tamarack House

Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates. Includes the published August early-arrival days where specified.

View residencePinecrest House and Tamarack House residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Résidence Saint-JeanCampus Saint-Jean$8,531–$12,4612026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Residence Hall (Suite) · Residence Hall (Double)
Rates
$8,531–$12,461
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
Campus Saint-Jean

Meal plan

Voluntary plan; use North Campus Lister or Peter Lougheed dining halls.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Residence Hall (Suite)$12,461
  • Residence Hall (Double)$8,531

Who can apply

Campus Saint-Jean students have priority. Residents agree to live in French. Eligible Campus Saint-Jean first-year undergraduates can secure a room for Fall 2027 by applying by April 30.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Résidence Saint-Jean

The operator lists eight-month academic-year contracts and four-month contracts for exchange students.

View residenceRésidence Saint-Jean residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Hoyme ComplexAugustana, Camrose$10,674–$12,4612026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Residence Hall (Single) · Residence Hall (Double)
Rates
$10,674–$12,461
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
Capacity unavailable in reviewed sources
Campus
Augustana, Camrose

Meal plan

Seven-day meal plan $6,332 included in published contract totals.

Requirement
Required
Residence package
Meals included
  • Residence Hall (Single)$12,461
  • Residence Hall (Double)$10,674

Who can apply

First-year undergraduate students.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
East Hall · Central Hoyme · West Hall

Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates. Includes the published August early-arrival days where specified.

View residenceHoyme Complex residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 ratesUniversity of Alberta Augustana house rules, Hoyme wings and Theme House meal policy
Ravine ComplexAugustana, Camrose$11,555–$13,2942026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Residence Hall (Single) - renovated · Residence Hall (Double) - renovated
Rates
$11,555–$13,294
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
224 beds
Campus
Augustana, Camrose

Meal plan

Seven-day meal plan $6,332 included in published contract totals.

Requirement
Required
Residence package
Meals included
  • Residence Hall (Single) - renovated$13,294
  • Residence Hall (Double) - renovated$11,555

Who can apply

First-year and upper-year undergraduate students.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Anderson Hall · Bergh Hall · Marken Hall · Moi Hall · Ronning Hall · Solheim Hall

Moi Hall includes accessible units added in the renewal. Winter-only contracts have separate four-month rates.

View residenceRavine Complex residence informationAlberta published building-specific Fall 2026 rates
Theme Community HouseAugustana, Camrose$6,1292026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person

Rooms and rates

Room types
Single
Rates
$6,129
Contract period
2026–27 · Eight-month Fall 2026 contract, per person
Capacity
5 graduate residents listed by the operator
Campus
Augustana, Camrose

Meal plan

Theme Community House has a shared kitchen and no residence meal plan in the Augustana house rules.

Requirement
Not required
Residence package
Meals charged separately
  • Single$6,129

Who can apply

Graduate students.

Operator
University of Alberta Residence Services
Building group
Theme Community House

The residence page lists five graduate residents. The 2026–27 agreement sets a shared-accommodation limit of up to seven.

View residenceTheme Community House residence informationUniversity of Alberta Augustana Theme Community House eligibility and roomsAugustana 2026–27 residence agreement, occupancy and meal planUniversity of Alberta Augustana house rules, Hoyme wings and Theme House meal policy

Other housing options

St. Joseph’s College men’s residence

Furnished private dorm rooms with shared washrooms and a mandatory Gold meal plan.

St. Joseph’s College men’s residence profile
St. Joseph’s College women’s residence

The college publishes a 284-student community with furnished private bedrooms and suite kitchens. Its residence-services table lists studio, two-bedroom and four-bedroom layouts and requires at least one Bronze meal package per term.

St. Joseph’s College women’s residence profile
Placement and contract terms

Application fee and room deposit · Fall 2027 applications

Apply for a program to get a Campus Computing ID, then pay the $25 non-refundable housing application fee. Accept a room offer with a $500 deposit credited to your first month’s rent. The cancellation policy lists limited refund exceptions.

University of Alberta Fall 2027 residence applications and room selectionUniversity of Alberta residence application and deposit rules

First-year and upper-year room assignment

First-year applicants receive room assignments. Upper-year applicants eligible for room selection get priority if they apply by March 1. Residence Services assigns rooms at International House and Résidence Saint-Jean.

University of Alberta Fall 2027 residence applications and room selection

Campus Saint-Jean first-year guarantee · Fall 2027

First-year Campus Saint-Jean undergraduates can secure housing by applying by April 30, 2027. Résidence Saint-Jean is a French-speaking residence. Campus Saint-Jean students have priority.

Campus Saint-Jean 2027–28 viewbook, printed pages 28–29 and 36–37University of Alberta Résidence Saint-Jean eligibility, rooms and meal plans

Augustana first-year placement · 2027–28

Hoyme Hall is the usual first-year residence. Augustana’s 2027–28 viewbook directs students to Residence Services for housing applications.

Augustana Campus 2027–28 viewbook, printed pages 16–17University of Alberta standing first-year fall housing guarantee

Augustana residence meal plans · 2026–27

The Hoyme and Ravine residence agreements include the required meal plan at Augustana’s Convocation Centre. The published seven-day plan is $6,332 for fall and winter.

Augustana 2026–27 residence agreement, occupancy and meal planUniversity of Alberta Augustana 2026–27 meal plan

Augustana Hoyme Hall renewal · Fall 2027

The university plans to remove Hoyme’s centre and west wings in summer 2027 and reopen the renewed east wing in Fall 2027. Confirm Fall 2027 room availability with Augustana Residence Services.

University of Alberta Hoyme Hall renewal and planned Fall 2027 configurationUniversity of Alberta Augustana house rules, Hoyme wings and Theme House meal policyUniversity of Alberta Hoyme Complex 2026–27 room and meal contracts

St. Joseph’s College residence meals

The college lists a required Gold plan for men’s residence at $2,840 per term for three meals daily, seven days a week. Women’s residence requires at least one 20-meal Bronze package per term at $230 plus GST. Separate OneCard top-ups cost $241.50 for 20 meals, $472.40 for 40 and $693 for 60, including GST.

St. Joseph’s College required meal plans and OneCard top-up ratesSt. Joseph’s College men’s residence profileSt. Joseph’s College women’s residence profile

St. Joseph’s College 2027 residence application windows · Winter 2027 through Fall/Winter 2027–28

The college lists limited Winter 2027 openings, January to April, in both residences. It states applications for Spring/Summer 2027 and Fall/Winter 2027–28 will open in January 2027.

St. Joseph’s College residence directory, terms and current applications
Published housing tariffs

Eight-month total rent. The tariff table does not state an academic year or occupancy pricing denominator.

St. Joseph’s College North Campus, furnished eight-month contract rent

  • Men’s residence dormSt. Joseph’s College men’s residence$6,675/ CAD per eight-month contract
  • Women’s residence bachelorette studioSt. Joseph’s College women’s residence$11,397/ CAD per eight-month contract
  • Women’s residence two-bedroom categorySt. Joseph’s College women’s residence$8,730/ CAD per eight-month contract
  • Women’s residence four-bedroom categorySt. Joseph’s College women’s residence$7,685/ CAD per eight-month contract
St. Joseph’s College operator rent table

Per term. The tariff table does not state an academic year or occupancy pricing denominator.

St. Joseph’s College North Campus, women’s residence Spring/Summer tariff

  • Bachelorette studioSt. Joseph’s College women’s residence, Spring/Summer$2,766.25/ CAD per term
  • Two-bedroom categorySt. Joseph’s College women’s residence, Spring/Summer$2,118.75/ CAD per term
  • Four-bedroom categorySt. Joseph’s College women’s residence, Spring/Summer$1,865/ CAD per term
St. Joseph’s College operator rent table
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Tuition only. Fees depend on the course or entry cohort.

Campus, city and student life

  • 450Student clubsThe University of Alberta Students' Union states "over 450 student groups on campus" rather than an exact count.University of Alberta Students' Union: Student Groups
  • 22Varsity teamsCurrent faculty page publishes 22 teams, matching 11 Pandas and 11 Golden Bears entries in the current athletics directory. The athletics history page’s 24-team statement is explicitly dated 2023.Alberta current athletics programme team total and directory
  • 13+Recreation programsReviewed programsCounted named programme entries rather than weekly sessions or sections. Fitness Mix is explicitly U of A students only. Other fitness categories, aquatics, dance, martial arts, sport skills and club/intramural offerings are outside this lower bound. The category does not publish a cycle or a university-wide total.Alberta current strength and conditioning programme catalogue

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  • University mailing address: 116 Street and 85 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3
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