International Students

The International Student Service centre is a comprehensive guide to international student life at the University of Alberta. It is strongly encouraged that you connect with International Student Services and meet a Welcome Ambassador (located at 142 Telus Centre, on campus) so they can help you acclimatize to campus.

Here are some additional resources from ISS:

• Peer Program - connect with peers who will share experiences and resources
• Housing information - both on and on campus housing options
• Culture & Lifestyle Guide - includes information on Edmonton's famous weather!
• Food - where to find food options on or near campus
  • On campus food options
  • If you're looking for a specific cuisine, a quick google search ([food type] Edmonton) will provide you with options
  • T & T Supermarket - largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada
  • Mill Woods Grocery & Halal Meat
  • Spice Centre - Indian grocery store
  • Indian Spice Market
  • Elsafadi Mediterranean Market
  • Excel African Store
  • K & K Foodliner - European imports
  • Italian Centre Edmonton
• Emergency Guide - what to do in case of emergency
  • 911 is the emergency services line in Canada; if you or someone else requires immediate medical attention, if there is a fire, you witness/are involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, or you see a crime in progress, call 911
  • University Protective Services - 780-492-5050 (accessible via emergency (blue) phones on campus)
  • The closest hospital for emergency services is the University of Alberta Hospital
• Money, Insurance, and Permits Guide - this has information regarding how to access money services, receive health care, renew your study permit, or obtain a social insurance number (SIN)
  • As soon as you obtain a SIN, please present it (along with one other piece of government-issued photo ID) to the KSR Graduate Program Administrator for update in the payroll system.
• City of Edmonton Newcomers' Guide (various languages available)
• City of Edmonton New Resident Programs
• City of Edmonton Citizen & New Arrival Information Centre (located downtown at Churchill LRT Station; accessible via northbound LRT - Clareview)

Upon arrival at the Edmonton International Airport, stop by the Airport Welcome Booth (open August - September) for information regarding all of your initial questions about campus. A free shuttle from the airport to campus is available; sign up is located at this booth.

It is also a good idea to seek out a student group from your country; the Students' Union group listings can be found here. You can also google or facebook search for "[your country] University of Alberta student group". Some of these groups also offer airport pickup.

For additional information, see the Moving to Edmonton page.