Our team of licensed immigration consultants and student advisors can assist with:

• Study permits, work permits, and visas
• Emergency funding
• Health care insurance
• Social Insurance Number information
• Orientation and settlement
• Adjusting to a new culture and country
• Connecting to community

Note: If you are not a U of A student and want to apply, contact the Student Service Centre.

Drop-in Advising

International Service Centre
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 

• 9:00 - 11:00 am
• 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Wednesdays: advising not available

Student Service Centre (University Commons, 2nd Floor)
Mondays and Fridays only

• 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Find out how to connect with an International Student Advisor

U of A students interested in study abroad, and international exchange students who need assistance can connect with an advisor about:

• Semester and Full-Year Exchange Programs 
• Short-term or Summer Programs
• Faculty-Led Programs (including School in Cortona)
• International Internships
• Funding & Awards for Go Abroad opportunities 
• Assistance to international exchange students already at the U of A 

NOTE: We do not provide advice on obtaining study permits, work permits, visas, etc., for foreign countries for the above-mentioned programs. You should direct all inquiries to your destination country's nearest Consulate or Embassy.