91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Internships
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ International Student & Visitor Services (ISVS) helps directly support several options for students from abroad who want to gain hands-on academic research experience at the U91ÒùĸÊÓƵ on a short-term basis.
These programs are open to students from all disciplines who are interested in expanding their knowledge in their area of study through collaboration with U91ÒùĸÊÓƵ's world-class researchers. Most are targeted to senior undergraduate students, although some are open to graduate-level students as well.
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ internship participants facilitated through the following programs are a guest (academic visitor) at the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ during their time on campus, and are not enrolled students.
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Experience (UARE)
Open to: Senior undergraduate students at key partner institutions
Disciplines: All
Funding: $6,000 CAD to help cover flights, immigration, living expenses, health insurance, and accommodation
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Dates: Spring/Summer or Winter
MITACS Globalink 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Internship (GRI)
Open to: Undergraduate and graduate students in designated countries
Disciplines: All
Funding: Varies in value; includes health insurance and typically covers living expenses, flights, and accommodation
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Dates: May 1 through July 31
China Scholarship Council (CSC) Funded Internships
Open to: Undergraduate students from designated universities in China
Disciplines: All
Funding: $4,500 CAD, airfare, health insurance
Duration: 3 months
Start Dates: July 2 - October 1
Government of Canada International Scholarships (ELAP, SEED, SiCS)
Open to: Undergraduate and graduate students from the Americas, Southeast Asia, and across the globe
Disciplines: All
Funding: $8,200 - $12,700 CAD
Duration: 4 or 5-6 months
Start Dates: Sept 1 - Feb 1
Why 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ?
The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ (U of A) is a research-intensive post-secondary institution located in western Canada. It consistently ranks among the top 5 schools nation-wide as well as the top 100 in the world (QS World Ranking). The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ is a busy place — 41,000 students at five separate campus locations (four in Edmonton and one in Camrose).
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ maintains over 400 research laboratories, and our faculty members receive over $500 million in external research funding.
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ International Student & Visitor Services (ISVS) provides full support to participants before, during and after their placement. Staff assist with campus registration activities, such as CCIDs, waiver forms, and ONEcard. A formal Welcome Session orientation, professional development seminars, academic networking opportunities, and a research symposium are offered to program participants.
In order to foster belonging and community, ISVS offers opportunities for all international students and visitors to enjoy group events and cultural activities. Visiting researchers are welcome to participate in weekly social events, explore local cultural activities like weekend festivals, and trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Considering continuing your higher education journey with us? 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ's Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) is home to more than 8,400 graduate students in 500+ graduate programs and 170+ doctoral programs in 300 research areas.