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Canada September 2026 intake: most admission scholarships are assessed from the admission application — earlier complete applications are favoured; check ualberta.ca

University of Alberta International Admission Scholarship

The University of Alberta (U of A) is one of Canada's top five research universities, ranked in the global top 100–110, in Edmonton. It offers merit-based international admission scholarships to high-achieving entering students; values commonly start around CAD 5,000, with a limited number of larger and renewable awards for the strongest entrants, applied toward tuition. They reduce rather than cover full costs, so treat them as merit awards. While the most prominent named awards are at the undergraduate entry level, U of A and its faculties also offer entrance and graduate funding, so this entry is positioned across levels — always check the specific scheme for your level. For Sri Lankan applicants, U of A is strong in engineering, science, business, and energy/agriculture: top A/L results (undergraduate) or a first-class/upper-second Bachelor's (graduate) from a recognised Sri Lankan university are the competitive base. Confirm exact amounts, eligible programs, and deadlines on the U of A awards pages, as offerings change each cycle.

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Value

~CAD 5,000+ (renewables for top entrants)

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Level

Entry-level (check graduate funding separately)

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Basis

Merit — assessed from admission

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International Applicant

Open to international students entering the University of Alberta. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible. Domestic Canadian students apply via separate schemes.

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High Academic Achievement

Awards recognise strong results. Undergraduate: high A/L grades (commonly mostly A grades) above the program's entry score, or a strong IB/Cambridge profile. Graduate: a first-class or upper-second Bachelor's from a recognised Sri Lankan university.

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Admission to an Eligible Program

You must apply for and be admitted to an eligible U of A program. Scholarship eligibility, value, and whether a separate application is needed differ by level and faculty — check the relevant awards page.

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English Proficiency

Typically IELTS 6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90+, depending on program. Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium study may qualify for an exemption — confirm with U of A admissions.

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Apply for admission to U of A

Submit your undergraduate or graduate application via the University of Alberta portal with transcripts, results, and English evidence. Apply early — admission scholarships favour complete, timely applications.

Scholarship consideration

Most admission scholarships are assessed automatically from your application; some awards and graduate funding require separate applications. Confirm the route and deadline for your level on the U of A awards page.

Receive offer with scholarship terms

Your offer or award letter states any scholarship value, renewal conditions, and net costs. Review these for your study-permit funding plan.

Accept and apply for the Canadian study permit

Accept your place and scholarship, obtain the provincial attestation/acceptance documents, then apply for the Canadian study permit, showing tuition, scholarship, and living-cost funds. Start early.

Why University of Alberta?

U of A is one of Canada's top research universities, strong in engineering, science, energy, agriculture, and health, with a large international community in Edmonton — a comparatively affordable Canadian city with a strong job market. It offers a solid path to post-graduation work in Canada.