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The University of Alberta is a top-ranked public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1908, it is one of Canada’s leading institutions for innovation, research, and higher education. With five campuses, including the North Campus, South Campus, Campus Saint-Jean, Augustana Campus, and Enterprise Square.
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Subject Ranking

1. Psychology

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    101-150
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
Top Psychology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Psychology Universities in Canada

2. Economics

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    86
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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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    93
Top Economics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Economics Universities in Canada

3. Law LLB

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    201-300
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
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4. Geography

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    94
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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    151-200
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5. Physics

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    208
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    201-250
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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6. Mechanical Engineering

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    65
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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    76-100
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7. Mathematics

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    140
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    115
  • Shanghai
    76-100
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8. Computer Sciences

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    95
  • QS
    105
  • Times Higher Education
    80
Top Computer Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Sciences Universities in Canada

9. Arts and Humanities

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    160
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    160
  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
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10. Agricultural Sciences

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    58
  • QS
    76
  • Shanghai
    36
Top Agricultural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Agricultural Sciences Universities in Canada

11. Chemical Engineering

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    97
  • QS
    70
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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12. Chemistry

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    167
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    101
  • Shanghai
    76-100
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13. Environmental Sciences

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    150
  • QS
    78
  • Shanghai
    12
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14. Electrical Engineering

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    72
  • QS
    98
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Electrical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Electrical Engineering Universities in Canada

15. Art Design and Architecture

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    142
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    151-200
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    201-250
Top Art Design and Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Art Design and Architecture Universities in Canada

16. Medicine

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    81
  • QS
    92
  • Times Higher Education
    70
Top Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medicine Universities in Canada

17. Education

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    78
  • Shanghai
    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
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18. Veterinary Sciences

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    51-100
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Veterinary Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Veterinary Sciences Universities in Canada

19. Sociology

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    201-250
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Sociology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sociology Universities in Canada

20. Nursing

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    14
  • Shanghai
    76-100
Top Nursing universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nursing Universities in Canada

21. Chemistry

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    112
  • Shanghai
    76-100
Top Chemistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemistry Universities in Canada

22. Life Sciences

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    69
  • Times Higher Education
    100
Top Life Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Life Sciences Universities in Canada

23. Earth Sciences

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    51-100
  • Shanghai
    24
Top Earth Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Earth Sciences Universities in Canada

24. Business Administration

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    128
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Business Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business Administration Universities in Canada

25. Human Biological Sciences

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    129
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Human Biological Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Human Biological Sciences Universities in Canada

26. Statistics

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Statistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Statistics Universities in Canada

27. Political Science

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    201-230
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Political Science universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Political Science Universities in Canada

28. Materials Science and Engineering

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    151-200
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29. Social Sciences

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    145
  • Times Higher Education
    201-250
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30. Biotechnology

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    116
  • Shanghai
    151-200
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31. Pharmacy

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    49
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Pharmacy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmacy Universities in Canada

32. Dentistry

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    51-120
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Dentistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Dentistry Universities in Canada

33. Metallurgical Engineering

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    10
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Metallurgical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Metallurgical Engineering Universities in Canada

34. Food Sciences

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    49
  • Shanghai
    43
Top Food Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Food Sciences Universities in Canada

35. Nano Technology

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    212
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Nano Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nano Technology Universities in Canada

36. Civil Engineering

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    76-100
Top Civil Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Civil Engineering Universities in Canada

37. Biological Specializations

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    101-150
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    151-200
Top Biological Specializations universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biological Specializations Universities in Canada

38. Mining and Mineral Engineering

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    11
  • Shanghai
    43
Top Mining and Mineral Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mining and Mineral Engineering Universities in Canada

39. Energy and Power Engineering

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    132
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Energy and Power Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Energy and Power Engineering Universities in Canada

40. Electronics Engineering

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    72
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Electronics Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Electronics Engineering Universities in Canada

41. Humanities

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    142
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    201-250
Top Humanities universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Humanities Universities in Canada

42. Business and Management

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    128
  • Times Higher Education
    93
Top Business and Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business and Management Universities in Canada

43. Legal Studies

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    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    151
Top Legal Studies universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Legal Studies Universities in Canada

44. Natural Sciences

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    102
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
Top Natural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Natural Sciences Universities in Canada

45. Engineering

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    78
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
Top Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Universities in Canada

46. Engineering Related Technology

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    93
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
Top Engineering Related Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Related Technology Universities in Canada

47. Petroleum Engineering

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    2
Top Petroleum Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Petroleum Engineering Universities in Canada

48. Modern Languages

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    101-150
Top Modern Languages universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Modern Languages Universities in Canada

49. Linguistics

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    93
Top Linguistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Linguistics Universities in Canada

50. Hospitality Management

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    101-150
Top Hospitality Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Hospitality Management Universities in Canada

51. Architecture

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    201-260
Top Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Architecture Universities in Canada

52. Anthropology

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    101-170
Top Anthropology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anthropology Universities in Canada

53. Transportation Science Technology

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    151-200
Top Transportation Science Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Transportation Science Technology Universities in Canada

54. Telecommunication Engineering

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    101-150
Top Telecommunication Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Telecommunication Engineering Universities in Canada

55. Oceanography

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    76-100
Top Oceanography universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oceanography Universities in Canada

56. Finance

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    151-200
Top Finance universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Finance Universities in Canada

57. Ecology

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    51-75
Top Ecology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Ecology Universities in Canada

58. Clinical Medicine

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    51-75
Top Clinical Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Clinical Medicine Universities in Canada

59. Automation and Control

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    20
Top Automation and Control universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Automation and Control Universities in Canada

60. Physical Sciences

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    126-150
Top Physical Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physical Sciences Universities in Canada

61. English Language

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    101-150
Top English Language universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked English Language Universities in Canada

62. Archaeology

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    151-200
Top Archaeology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Archaeology Universities in Canada

63. Religion and Theology

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    101-140
Top Religion and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religion and Theology Universities in Canada

64. Religious Studies and Theology

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    101-140
Top Religious Studies and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religious Studies and Theology Universities in Canada

65. Womens Sports

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    19
Top Womens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Womens Sports Universities in Canada

66. Mens Sports

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    19
Top Mens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mens Sports Universities in Canada

67. Econometrics

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    151-200
Top Econometrics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Econometrics Universities in Canada

68. Marine Sciences

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    51-100
Top Marine Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Marine Sciences Universities in Canada

69. Communication Sciences

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    201-250
Top Communication Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Communication Sciences Universities in Canada

70. Business management

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    128
Top Business management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business management Universities in Canada

71. Public Affairs and Law

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    201-250
Top Public Affairs and Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Affairs and Law Universities in Canada

72. Geology

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    51-100
Top Geology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Geology Universities in Canada

73. Education

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    81
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in Canada

74. Anatomy

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    33
Top Anatomy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anatomy Universities in Canada

75. Accounting

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    98
Top Accounting universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Accounting Universities in Canada

76. Cardiology

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    57
Top Cardiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cardiology Universities in Canada

77. Material Science and Engineering

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    188
Top Material Science and Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Material Science and Engineering Universities in Canada

78. Astronomy and Space Sciences

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    198
Top Astronomy and Space Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Astronomy and Space Sciences Universities in Canada

79. Surgery

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    78
Top Surgery universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Surgery Universities in Canada

80. Radiology

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    160
Top Radiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Radiology Universities in Canada

81. Pharmaceutical Toxicology

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    148
Top Pharmaceutical Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmaceutical Toxicology Universities in Canada

82. Oncology

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    88
Top Oncology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oncology Universities in Canada

83. Neuroscience

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    221
Top Neuroscience universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Neuroscience Universities in Canada

84. Molecular Biology

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    253
Top Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Molecular Biology Universities in Canada

85. Microbiology

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    72
Top Microbiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Microbiology Universities in Canada

86. Immunology

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    182
Top Immunology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Immunology Universities in Canada

87. Gastroenterology

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    28
Top Gastroenterology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Gastroenterology Universities in Canada

88. Endocrinology

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    118
Top Endocrinology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Endocrinology Universities in Canada

89. Cell and Molecular Biology

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    182
Top Cell and Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cell and Molecular Biology Universities in Canada

90. Biology

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    66
Top Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biology Universities in Canada

91. Medical Technology

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    151-200
Top Medical Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medical Technology Universities in Canada

92. Social Science Management

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Social Science Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Management Universities in Canada

93. Social Science Communication

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Social Science Communication universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Communication Universities in Canada

94. General Law

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    201-300
Top General Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked General Law Universities in Canada

95. Public Health

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    101-150
Top Public Health universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Health Universities in Canada

96. Hydrology and Water Management

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Hydrology and Water Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Hydrology and Water Management Universities in Canada

97. Computer Engineering

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    51-75
Top Computer Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Engineering Universities in Canada

98. Biomedical Engineering

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    201-300
Top Biomedical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biomedical Engineering Universities in Canada

99. Instruments Science and Technology

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    37
Top Instruments Science and Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Instruments Science and Technology Universities in Canada

100. Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Universities in Canada

101. Media Studies and Mass Media

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    151-200
Top Media Studies and Mass Media universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Media Studies and Mass Media Universities in Canada

102. Sports Management

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    7
Top Sports Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sports Management Universities in Canada

103. Forestry and Wildlife

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    51-100
Top Forestry and Wildlife universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Forestry and Wildlife Universities in Canada

104. Aerospace Aeronautical

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    151-200
Top Aerospace Aeronautical universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Aerospace Aeronautical Universities in Canada

105. Computer and Information Sciences

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    51-100
Top Computer and Information Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer and Information Sciences Universities in Canada

106. Animal Sciences

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    84
Top Animal Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Animal Sciences Universities in Canada

107. Plant and Crop Sciences

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    84
Top Plant and Crop Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Plant and Crop Sciences Universities in Canada

108. Toxicology

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    128
Top Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Toxicology Universities in Canada

University of Alberta Application Statistics

Students
38423
Undergraduates
30755
Postgraduate
7688
Faculty Strength
2764
Student Faculty Ratio
14
Acceptance Rate
51 %
Tuition Fees
$ 35000
Living Cost
$ 10880
Other Fees
$ 908
Avg. GPA
3.5
Avg. IB
35
Avg. Percentage
80 %
Avg. SAT
1200
Avg. ACT
26
Avg. IELTS
6.5
Avg. GMAT
550
Avg. GRE
310
Avg. GRE Quantitative
155
Avg. GRE Verbal
155

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