Study Programs in Alberta for International Students
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We list 13 programs for international students at 3 schools in Alberta.
Tuition for international students runs from CAD $13,800 to CAD $43,300 a year. The middle program costs CAD $36,000.
Start dates: September (all) and January (2). 6 of the 13 offer a co-op option.
- Programs
- 13
- Schools
- 3
- Lowest tuition
- CAD $13,800
- Middle tuition
- CAD $36,000
- Most common start
- September
- With co-op
- 6
All 13 programs, lowest tuition first
Tuition and minimums come from each school's published information, checked on February 7, 2026. Confirm with the school before you apply. Minimums are not offers.
Master of Science in Computing Science
University of Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
CAD $13,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MSc
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteBusiness Administration
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $19,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Computer Engineering Technology
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $19,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Digital Media and IT
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $19,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Haskayne School of Business - Commerce
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $32,200
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BCom
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteMBA
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $33,500
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MBA
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 7.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteMBA
University of Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
CAD $36,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MBA
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 7.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteComputer Science
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $36,200
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 78% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteEngineering
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $36,200
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 78% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteBusiness - Accounting
University of Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
CAD $39,500
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BCom
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 78% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteComputer Science
University of Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
CAD $39,500
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 80% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteNursing
University of Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
CAD $39,500
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BScN
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 78% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteMechanical Engineering
University of Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
CAD $43,300
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 80% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school site
Alberta: common questions
- Master of Science in Computing Science at University of Alberta in Camrose, Alberta, at CAD $13,800 a year in tuition. The highest in this list is Mechanical Engineering at University of Alberta, at CAD $43,300 a year. Fees change every year, so confirm the current fee on the school site before you apply.
- Across the 13 programs in this list with a published fee, the middle tuition is CAD $36,000 a year. Tuition is only part of the cost. For a study permit you must also show money for living costs: CAD $23,448 for a single applicant from 1 September 2026, plus your first-year tuition and travel.
- In this list, September: 13 programs and January: 2 programs. Many schools close applications for international students months before the start date, so check the deadline on the school site early.
- 6 of the 13 programs list a co-op option. Co-op lets you work in your field as part of your studies. International students usually need a co-op work permit for it, so ask the school how they handle this.
- Not always. It depends on the school, the program, its length and, for many college programs, the field of study. Each program above shows its PGWP status as we have it on record. Confirm with the school, and use our free PGWP checker before you pay a deposit.
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