Alberta is home to over 17,000 international students and is one of the major study abroad destinations in the country. Home also to some truly spectacular scenery, including the world-famous Banff National Park and Lake Louise. From Calgary, the Canadian Rockies are at the most 90 minutes away, making it easier to tick this once-in-a-lifetime trip off your list.

If you want to study oil or gas engineering, oil sands are a cornerstone of Alberta’s economy. As for other industries, prominent career options include agriculture (half of all beef produced in Canada comes from Alberta), forestry, manufacturing, tourism and finance, and there are growing opportunities in information and communications technology too.

Calgary has a youthful as well as friendly population – the youngest in Canada, in fact. This is great news if you want to study somewhere vibrant and energetic. The average age of Calgary is 36, with 41% of Calgarians between 20-44 years old. Edmonton and Lethbridge are also exciting student cities, with plenty of music, sport, nightlife and numerous festivals.

Canada is known for having great healthcare, but in Alberta international students can be eligible for something called the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). The AHCIP, which is publicly funded, covers Albertan residents for almost all necessary medical care. If you have a study permit or plan to live in Alberta for 12 months or more, you can apply to get it as a foreign student. This means that if you get ill, injured or need advice, you won’t have to worry about how much it costs while you study in Alberta.

The International Graduate Program under Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) entitles the students graduating from a recognized post-secondary educational institute of the province of Alberta to apply for permanent residency by applying for Provincial Nominee Certificate. Students possessing this certificate have their application for permanent residency in the province of Alberta processed much faster than any other immigration category.

Join us as we showcase opportunities studying in Alberta, with representatives of SAIT, Bow Valley College and ApplyBoard on 20th May , Friday – 11AM. You wouldn’t want to miss this, sign up today!