Brief description:
Our Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences will prepare you for a successful career in a range of agriculture-related industries.
Eligibility:
Your home institution must have a formal exchange agreement with UAlberta.
You must first apply for exchange and receive a nomination through your home institution.
You must be registered as a full-time student at your home institution at the time of your application for exchange and while you are on exchange at UAlberta.
You cannot apply for a graduate-level exchange while you are still an undergraduate student.
You must present a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4 point scale) to be considered for an exchange at UAlberta.
Unless the exchange agreement between UAlberta and your home institution specifies otherwise, you can study at UAlberta on exchange during:
Fall Term: September to December
Winter Term: January to April
Full Year (Fall + Winter): September to April
English Language Proficiency (ELP)
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
Housing
After you apply to UAlberta and receive your 7-digit student ID, CCID, and password, you can apply online for a space in a UAlberta campus residence.
UAlberta exchange students who submit their housing application by April 30 are guaranteed a space in a UAlberta campus residence for September entry. Some conditions apply.
- You must contact UAlberta Residence Services with all inquiries related to housing.
Overview:
The University of Alberta is one of the Top 5 universities in Canada and Top 100 in the world, with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, award-winning professors, a diverse and welcoming community, and opportunities for undergraduates you won’t find anywhere else. Come learn, try, solve, create, challenge, master, transform, and change the world.
Our Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences will prepare you for a successful career in a range of agriculture-related industries. Areas of study include plant and animal biology, the role of biotechnology in society, and environmentally sustainable approaches to land use and management.
Opportunity Details:
Programs offered
- Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Agricultural Business Management
- Animal Science
- Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture
- Companion and Performance Animals
- Conservation Biology
- Crop Science
- Dietetics
- Environmental Economics and Policy
- Environmental Studies
- Family Science
- Fashion Business Management
- Food Animals
- Food Business Management
- Food Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Forest Business Management
- Forestry
- Human Dimensions of Environmental Management
- Land Reclamation
- Nutrition
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems
- Wildlife and Rangeland Resources Management
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How to Apply:
Check for an exchange agreement between UAlberta and your home institution
Get nominated for exchange by your home institution
Review UAlberta course options
Submit your UAlberta application and documents
Track your application status and receive an admission decision
Access the application guide online for more information
Application Deadlines:
March 1: Fall term or Full Year Exchanges
September 1: Winter Exchanges