International Student Services, University Of Alberta

International Student Services provides programs, services, and event to help UAlberta's international students accomplish academic and personal goals.

The International Centre is the inter-cultural heartbeat of the University; a place where the University connects with the world. The Centre provides a range of services and programs for international and Canadian students, university staff, and the broader community. Our programs encourage an understanding of our global interdependence and promote learning in a cross-cultural environment. We are the first stop for international students seeking assistance, and a great resource for anyone interested in exploring global issues.
UAI international student services’ unit supports faculty and departmental student advisors in these areas:

• Concerns about academic performance
• Cultural adjustment
• Emergency loans and bursaries
• Immigration
• International students working on and off campus
• Personal issues
• International student work study program (ISWSP)
• UofA Health Insurance Plan (UAHIP)
• Bridges program for students looking to improve their presentation speaking
skills
• Peer program for students who could benefit from mentoring and organized
social activities
• English conversation club
• Orientation for international students