University of Alberta
speciality: Sociology

The University of Alberta fosters a community within each program and club, to find people who can widen your perspective of the world. It is not just to get degree but to form connections. The same in the your program can share information about lectures, professors and ongoing campus life. That is the part of the University of Alberta can be proficient in. However, when it comes to funding there is a great disparity between the sciences and arts/humanities. While sciences can enjoy a clean lecture room, the arts and humanities section can get ceiling leaking mysterious liquids and shutting down the whole hallway. In addition, there is still a missing amount of money that the university releases and never acknowledges or tells reasons why there is a missing amount. Plus, not acknowledging or telling reasons why changing the registrations dates by 2 months, and then telling students this is now how it is supposed to be. Putting registration dates in May with no reasoning to why is a bit frustrating as it is in the middle-end of spring semester. This is not the faults of the people who are actively in classes such as students and especially the professors. The professors could be a hit or miss but some of them are competent and helpful to their students, and that is something that we are appreciative of. So while the university can be a bit disruptive and unreasonable without explanation the experience of what we have in this institutions is what we make it to be.

The BFA program is quite extensive and the professors are all well versed in their practices. The Campus is Beautiful during the summer. Overall my experience was good. If I had to change one things it would have to be the course load, it can get quite heavy with multiple studio classes.

Dean and Protective Services fabricated a report in order to exclude a student who could not defend himself. When addressed the Dean stated verbatim “I don’t care”. The report was overturned years later but no compensation or apology was issued whatsoever. Horrible experience at this University.

University of Alberta has great academic and n-academic resources. Professors were really helpful and approachable. There are also lots of opportunities for graduate projects, particularly projects that are funded from external sources/

This is the only university in which I was able to find some specific courses regarding my rare passions (prehistoric marine reptiles, the evolution of birds and such). The courses were clear, really interesting and extremely informative. All the teachers seemed very passionate about the courses they offered. I am very happy I got to learn more in depth about these very specific subjects thanks to the University of Alberta!

I study at the Augustana campus, in Camrose. A lovely small campus characterized by its natural landscapes.
And it was the size what made a huge difference, I was in a class of 20 people, with a cheerful professor who in my first year became my mentor!
The way you connect with your professors is unique! They are willing to help you, they have office hours and they remember your name, besides the interpersonal connections with professors, you could develop your professional potential easier than in a bigger campus.

The University of Alberta garners praise for its academic excellence and ample research opportunities, attracting students from diverse backgrounds. The campus facilities are impressive(especially the gym) and lots of good food ngl, fostering a conducive learning environment. However, the cold winters can be challenging for some, and large class sizes may limit personalized attention. To make an informed decision, research the university and visit the campus . If you guys like it, then UOFA is for you.

University of Alberta has a lot of accommodation programs/assistance that can help you with your studying, as well as residence life if you plan to reside in their dorms for the school year duration! The professors here as nice, as well, and there are lots of program opportunities and activities. I recommend UA if you’re looking for a nice community and good teacher for your future university!

I must admit that my programme of choice is rather small and my faculty is severely underfunded but I suppose that’s the case for the Faculty of Arts in almost all universities. There aren’t as many networking opportunities as compared to my peer in other programmes like business or science. Despite all these shortcomings, I fully believe that significant steps are being taken to make sure the Faculty of Arts can reach its potential. The student network is very empathetic so despite the lack of support from the university you’ll find yourself supported by a strong, close-knit network of peers who are willing to go above and beyond when trying to guide their fellow art students especially if the programme of your choice is as niche as Criminology. Will I recommend the criminology programme at the University of Alberta to others? Yes, I will but I’ll make it a point to highlight the flaws so the person can make an informed decision regarding their application.

I have a love/hate relationship with how hard the University of Alberta pushes its students. I know that in the long haul it is beneficial to becoming a well-rounded professional. But during study sessions, I can’t help but hate myself a little bit. Overall I 10/10 recommend this school if you’re up for a challenge. The pressure will turn you into a diamond in the rough.