Education (BEd) at U of A: Admission Average
University of Alberta · Edmonton, AB
What average do you need for Education (BEd) at U of A?
Education (BEd) at University of Alberta typically admits students with averages in the mid 80s, roughly 82–85%. It ranks #12 of 15 U of A programs by admission average.
Large, well-regarded Alberta teacher training program.
How competitive is it?
Of the 30 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and 16 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 85% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 85% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Education at other universities
- University of British Columbia – mid 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Victoria – mid 80s
- McGill University – mid-to-high 80s
- Concordia University – mid 80s
- Université de Montréal – mid-to-high 80s
- Université Laval – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Calgary – mid 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – mid 80s
- University of Regina – mid 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid 80s
- Queen's University – high 70s
- Western University – high 70s
- University of Ottawa – mid 70s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – mid 70s
- Brock University – mid-to-high 70s
- University of Windsor – mid 70s
- York University – high 70s
- Simon Fraser University – mid 70s
- University of Northern BC – mid 70s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid 70s
- Bishop's University – mid 70s
- MacEwan University – mid 70s
- Acadia University – mid 70s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid 70s
- University of Winnipeg – mid 70s
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid 70s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Undergrad degree in a teachable subject (consecutive BEd)
- One additional U/M course
- Experience with youth (valued)
First-year courses
- Foundations of Education
- Child Development
- Curriculum Design
- Educational Psychology
- Practicum Placement
These are typical for Education (BEd) programs across Canada. About the Education (BEd) degree
After a Education (BEd) degree
Education (BEd) usually takes 1 year (12 months) post-undergrad in Ontario from 2027, previously 2 years; concurrent programs at some schools.
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Ontario's consecutive BEd is shifting from 2 years to a 12-month, three-term program starting in 2027 - you still need an undergrad degree first, so check each school's updated format.
- STEM, French immersion, and special education teachers are in particularly high demand across Canada.
- Ontario teacher salaries reach $105,000+ after 10 years - excellent compensation with a strong pension.
Applying to U of A
The University of Alberta is consistently one of Canada's top five universities and ranks among the top 100 in the world. It is a comprehensive research powerhouse with particular strengths in energy and petroleum engineering, artificial intelligence, health sciences, and agriculture. Edmonton has a low cost of living relative to Vancouver or Toronto.
University of Alberta is in Edmonton, AB, was founded in 1908 and has about 46,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $7,200 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- The University of Alberta is significantly underrated nationally - its QS world ranking (top 100, 4th in Canada) is higher than most Canadians realise.
- Edmonton's cost of living is among the lowest of any major Canadian university city.
- U of A's AI research credentials are genuine - the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute is world-class.
Other U of A programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Dentistry (DMD) – high 90s + DAT
- Pharmacy (BSc Pharm) – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Computing Science – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Petroleum Engineering – high 80s
- Business (BCom) – high 80s
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Agricultural Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Kinesiology – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s