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Your guide to graduate education Students at the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) are vital to the University of Alberta and, together with faculty, are furthering graduate studies and research in more than 500 programs. 7,600 GRADUATE STUDENTS 34% ARE INTERNATIONAL AMONG THE TOP 100 research universities in the world CLOSE TO 400 TEACHING AND RESEARCH AGREEMENTS IN 50+ COUNTRIES 367 master’s programs 172 doctoral programs 300+ research areas 250 official specializations HOLDS 3 PRESTIGIOUS CANADA EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CHAIRS the most at any university 2,600 graduate students receive scholarship funding of close to $26 MILLION per year More than $460 million in annual research funding, ranking 2nd in sponsored research funding among Canadian universities Member of the WORLDWIDE UNIVERSITY NETWORK, a group of 18 leading research universities established to facilitate international research and teaching collaboration FLEXIBLE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO PROGRAMS TOP 5 Canadian Universities in annual total research funding from CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC LARGEST RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN CANADA 5 th Supporting Your Graduate Experience As a student, you directly participate in one of 73 departments or faculties across campus; however, the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) is your home faculty. FGSR supports every aspect of your UAlberta graduate student experience: admissions, funding, scholarships, academic records, program changes, thesis and teaching preparation, professional development, and much more. We are here for you every step of your graduate career – from admission through convocation.
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Your guide to graduate educationStudents at the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) are vital to the University of Alberta and, together with faculty, are furthering graduate studies and research in more than 500 programs.
7,600
GRADUATE STUDENTS 34% ARE INTERNATIONAL
AMONG THE
TOP 100 research universities
in the world
CLOSE TO 400 TEACHING AND RESEARCH AGREEMENTS
IN 50+ COUNTRIES
367 master’s programs
172 doctoral programs
300+ research areas
250 official specializations
HOLDS 3 PRESTIGIOUS CANADA EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CHAIRS the most at any university
2,600graduate students receive
scholarship funding of close to $26 MILLION per year
More than $460 million in annual research funding, ranking 2nd in sponsored research funding
among Canadian universities
Member of the WORLDWIDE UNIVERSITY NETWORK, a group of 18 leading research universities established to facilitate international research and teaching collaboration
FLEXIBLE, INTERDISCIPLINARY
APPROACHES TO PROGRAMS
TOP 5 Canadian Universities inannual total research funding
from CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC
LARGEST RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN CANADA5th
Supporting Your Graduate Experience
As a student, you directly participate in one of 73 departments or faculties across campus; however, the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) is your home faculty.
FGSR supports every aspect of your UAlberta graduate student experience: admissions, funding, scholarships, academic records, program changes, thesis and teaching preparation, professional development, and much more. We are here for you every step of your graduate career – from admission through convocation.
CONSIDERING A GRADUATE DEGREE?If you’re thinking about applying to a graduate program, your specific department or faculty is the best source for guidance on admission requirements, securing a supervisor, program details and registration
information. The Academic Calendar, Graduate Program Manual, and the FGSR website are other resources.
Awards & FundingGuided by the Dean and Associate Deans, the Awards team develops, adjudicates, and administers nearly $26 million in scholarships per year to more than 2,600 graduate students. Awards advisors help you:
» UNCOVER FUNDING – explore FGSR, department-specific, and external awards listings;
» SHARE YOUR WORK – apply for travel awards to attend research conferences and present to peers;
» SUBMIT A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION – attend workshops with tips on applying for CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC awards.
TEACHING OR RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPSGraduate assistant stipend rates rank among
the TOP 5 in CANADA WITH MORE THAN $46 MILLION in assistantships offered each year. Many graduate students serve as a TA or RA to gain practical experience. Your department is your first point of contact about assistantships. The collective agreement, salary scale, and paid leave/deferral form can be found on the FGSR website.
GRADUATE STUDENT JOURNEY
ADMISSION & REGISTRATIONWhen you’re ready to apply, you get started through FGSR’s online application portal. Admissions advisors at FGSR check your qualifications, validate your information and get an offer of admission to you – provided you meet all program requirements and submit your documents before the stated deadlines.
FGSR Services at a Glance:
» Admissions» Awards and
Funding» Candidacy Exams » Convocation
» Graduate Teaching & Learning Programs
» Leaves of Absence» Professional
Development Resources
» Degree Program Changes
» Ethics Training» Final Oral Exams » Graduate Program
Manual
» Program Extensions» Quality Assurance» Supervision and
Program Progress» Thesis Submissions» Tuition and Fees
CONVOCATIONAs you near the completion of your program, FGSR Program Services advisors work with your department to confirm that you’ve met all your program requirements. You will to need to apply for convocation, and once your program completion is approved, you’ll be set to receive your degree.
SUPERVISION & PROGRAM PROGRESSTo ensure you have a high quality graduate experience, the FGSR provides advice to departments and hosts workshops on graduate student supervision for faculty. If you have any issues or concerns about supervision or your program, first consult with your supervisor and graduate coordinator. For unresolved issues you may contact a FGSR Program Services advisor and one of FGSR’s Associate Deans, who are available to guide you and provide counsel.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OUTREACH PROGRAMVolunteering through the FGSR’s outreach program offers graduate students an opportunity to share their research knowledge and experience with young Edmontonians attending kindergarten through grade 12.
More than 500 graduate students volunteer in our outreach activities each year, inspiring tomorrow’s leaders and thinkers.
Ethics TrainingUAlberta was the first major Canadian university to integrate ethics and academic training into all graduate programs. Check with your advisor/supervisor to ensure you meet the requirements.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDeveloping marketable professional skills is an integral part of graduate student programs at UAlberta. Students have a variety of opportunities to build career portfolios and hone their skills by attending professional development weeks, seminars, workshops, networking events, accessing online modules, and participating in the Graduate Teaching and Learning Program.
THESES & EXAMSFor students in thesis-based programs, the thesis and final exam is the culmination of your research efforts. Producing a body of work that will be shared with the library collections and databases is a highlight of your graduate career. While your department has answers to most of your questions, FGSR provides guidelines for formatting and layouts, file types and deadlines. A thesis can be submitted online after a successful final examination (thesis defense).
UAlberta Resources Academic Calendar: registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar
CAPS: Your U of A Career Centre: caps.ualberta.ca
Centre for Teaching and Learning: ctl.ualberta.ca
Counseling & Clinical Services: mentalhealth.ualberta.ca
LEARN MORE BY VISITING gradstudies.ualberta.ca
Keep up to date by following our calendar: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter: @UAGradStudies
Graduate Program Manual: http://uofa.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/about/graduate-program-manual
Graduate Student Assistance Program (GSAP): homewoodhumansolutions.com
Graduate Students’ Association: gsa.ualberta.ca
International Student Services: international.ualberta.ca
Ombud Service: ombudservice.ualberta.ca
Professional Development Resources: http://uofa.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/professional-development
Student Success Centre Workshops: studentsuccess.ualberta.ca
University Wellness Services: uwell.ualberta.ca
