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University of Alberta

University of Alberta, International Centre, 172 HUB International, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E2, Canada
4.31 / 5 based on 144 reviews.

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95% of students recommend
144 reviews
Housing
4.4/5
 All experiences (144)
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4.7/5
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Academic
4.1/5
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Languages
4.7/5
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“Go to Vancouver or travel across the country (take yourself enough time before or after term!), join UoA-Outdoors Club, Get together with the people. They are incredible frindly and open-minded. You'll love them. Have fun!” Read Review
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HOUSING    
by Wolfgang, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? You have everything you need and can speak English all the time!
Personal comments:
Housing has to be improved for international students. There is not enough rooms available!
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Christoph, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Hudson's on Campus, Elk Island Park, West Edmonton Mall, Whyte Avenue, ...
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ACADEMIC    
by Wolfgang, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
No



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
No

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by Michael, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
i learned a lot in speaking with canadians and how to use everyday phrases!
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EXPENSES    
by Wolfgang, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
-
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Books are so expensive!
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OVERALL    
by Philipp, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Not really. I was pretty good prepared.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Get in contact with the BEA - a cool association helping you to connect with other foreigners and locals. Arranging awesome trips and events!



FINAL COMMENTS

Best time ever!
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