Fees + Funding
An investment in your education is an investment in your future, and the University of Alberta has many options to assist you in your graduate programs pursuit.
Tuition + Fees
At the U of A, tuition differs between Canadian and international students, as well as between the type of program chosen (thesis-based or course-based). Visit the link provided for a detailed breakdown of applicable tuition and fees.
Financial Aid
The U of A has one of the highest graduate student funding rates and one of the most generous awards and financial aid programs in Canada.
Minimum Guaranteed Funding
Minimum guaranteed funding for PhD students at the U of A provides financial support for current and incoming doctoral students through years one to four of their program with minimum guaranteed funding of $100K CAD over four years and not less than $25K CAD in their first year.
Workshops + Info Sessions
Writing and applying for financial aid can be a complicated and daunting process. The U&nbps;of A has resources available to assist in building the tools that will assist students in their pursuit of awards, grants, and other financial support.
Writing and Learning Centre Workshops
The Writing and Learning Centre hosts free workshops to teach you new skills that you can apply to your graduate academic work.
NSERC/SSHRC Writing Workshops
These workshops help you write compelling research communication and enhance your academic performance.
CGRS D Information Sessions
Hosted by GPS Award Services, this session aims to help doctoral students develop strong research proposals and strategies to obtain reference letters for the Tri-Council CGRS D program.
Registration details for SSHRC and CIHR/NSERC workshops are coming soon. Check back here for registration links and dates.
Award Resources
Resources for students, faculty and staff, including:
- Tips for writing a scholarship application
- Information on award acceptances, renewals and declines
- The Scholarships and Awards Manual
- The Gradual Scholarship Committee Handbook
Celebrating our Killam Laureates
Learn about the prestigious Killam doctoral scholarships and meet previous winners.
Contact Us
Awards Services: grad.awards@ualberta.ca