The University of Alberta is a publicly-based research institution in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and was founded in 1908. The University of Alberta is recognized as a comprehensive academic and research university, which implies that it proffers a range of academic and professional programs in undergraduate and graduate level credentials.
The University of Alberta is a major economic operator in Albert, and its impact on the economy is estimated at $12.3 billion per annum. The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the leading teaching and research universities in Canada.
The University of Alberta delivers 200 plus undergraduate programs and 500 graduate programs. The University of Alberta utilizes the world-s most advanced research facilities and resources, conducive to discovering novel health and life sciences, energy, and artificial intelligence knowledge.
The University of Alberta ranked at 126th place according to the QS World Universities Rankings and 125th place by the Times Higher Education. The University of Alberta also provides various student opportunities by organizing student groups to pursue academic, recreational, and political interests.
The University of Alberta has gained partnerships from the Worldwide Universities Network and a consortium of 23 top research universities. The University of Alberta research has investigated established and emerging fields such as health, artificial intelligence, energy, food safety and security, nanotechnology, the environment and earth-s resources, clean technology, climate change, smart technology, and aerospace with leading experts and researchers.
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• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
• Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science
• Master of Arts (MA) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Science
• Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Computer Science
• Master of Education (MEd) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Computer Science
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Computer Science
• Doctor of Computing Science (DCS) in Computer Science
The University of Alberta is regarded as one of the top research-intensive Computing Science in the country and is involved in a wide spectrum of active research areas including:
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Algorithmics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Bioinformatics
• Communication Networks
• Computer Games
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision & Multimedia Communications
• Database Systems
• Machine Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Robotics
• Software Engineering
• Software Systems
Human-Computer Interaction - Research in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is concentrated on investigating the following research topics;
• Scientific And Medical Visualization
• Computational Steering
• Computer-Assisted Surgical Training
• Computer-Assisted Occupational Therapy
• Telepresence
• Interpretation Of Remote-Sensed Images And Spatial Navigation
Algorithmics - This research area at the University of Alberta works on
• Polynomial Time Exact Algorithms
• Improved Exponential Algorithms
• Approximation Schemes
• Algorithms With Probabilistic Performance Guarantees
Artificial Intelligence - AI research at the University of Alberta focuses on both the basic and applied aspects leading to the advancement of computational theories of intelligence, and its research topics include
• High-Performance Game-Playing Programs
• Real-Time Heuristic Search
• Interactive Story-Telling
• Cognitive Modelling
Bioinformatics - BioInformatics research works on the application of computing science techniques to resolve problems in biological and medical science, and its research interests including
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Optimization, Visualization, And Simulation
• Genomics And Proteomics
• 3-D Structure Prediction
• Nmr Spectrum Analysis
• Multiple Sequence Alignment
• Automatic High-Throughput Sequence Annotation
Communication Networks - Communication networks research concentrates on data communication within both wired and wireless environments. Many of its research interests in networking are
• The Analysis And Improvement Of Existing Networks
• The Development Of New High-Performance Protocols, Prototype Systems, And Emulators
• The Design Of Network Architectures
Computer Games - Research into computer games investigates both real-time programs for strategic game-playing, and the research focus is
• Game-Playing
• Analytical Methods
• Minimax Search
• Empirical Studies
• Real-Time Heuristic Search
• Interactive Story-Telling
• Cognitive Modelling
Computer Vision & Multimedia Communications - Computer vision and multimedia communication research topics include
• 3D Multimedia Representations For Efficient Online Visualization
• 3D Panoramic Image Acquisition And Visualization
• Automatic Analysis Of 3D Information For Medical Diagnostics
• Optimal Distributed Bandwidth Monitoring
• Distributed Multimedia Retrieval
• Prioritization And Encryption Of JPEG2000 And MPEG-4 Bit Streams
• Super High-Resolution 3D Imaging
Database Systems - Database Systems Research topics are
• Spatiotemporal And Image Databases
• Information Retrieval
• Content-Based Information Retrieval
• Data Management Issues On The Web And Social Networks
• Querying And Indexing Novel Data Types
• Knowledge Discovery In Databases, Indexing, Data Mining, Spatial Data Mining,
• Web Mining
• Database Aspects Of Multimedia
• Bioinformatics
• Logic Programming
Reinforcement Learning - Research in this area focuses on implementing
• Helicopter Flying
• Elevator Scheduling
• Playing Backgammon
• Resource-Constrained Scheduling
Robotics - Research in robotics involves the following topics
• Collective Robotics
• Multi-Robot Systems
• Visual Robot Navigation
• Visual Servoing
• Tele-Robotics
• Mobile Manipulation
Software Engineering - Software engineering active areas of focus include
• Application Frameworks
• Software Reverse Engineering, Reengineering, and Reuse
• Software Engineering For Web-Based Applications
• Software Processes For Small Organizations
Software Systems - Research under software systems works on both fundamental and applied research in the sub-areas such as
• Parallel/Distributed Computing
• Compiler Optimization
• Operating Systems
• Programming Languages
The University of Alberta Edmonton has numerous computer science research labs and groups providing avant-garde research and innovation.
• Software Systems Research Group
• Multimedia Research Centre
• Computer Vision and Robotics Research Group
• GAMES Group
• Service Systems Research Group:
• Database Research Group
• Networks Research Group
• Board Games Research Group
• Reinforcement Learning Artificial Intelligence (RLAI) Group
• Games Research Group
• Poker Research Group
• Computer Vision and Robotics Research Group
• Autonomous Robot Navigation
• Intelligent Reasoning Critiquing and Learning (IRCL) Group
• Medical Informatics Group
• Proteome Analyst Research Group
• Advanced Human-Computer Interfaces (AHCI) Laboratory
• EdTeKLA Research Group
• Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
• Brain Tumor Analysis Project
• Computer Graphics Research Group
• Faculty of Science Graduate Awards
• Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships
• University of Alberta Graduate Awards
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Research Awards
• Faculty of Science Graduate Research Awards
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Doctoral Scholarships
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
• Alberta Ingenuity Doctoral Scholarships
• Alberta Doctoral Awards
• Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
• Killam Doctoral Scholarships
• President-s Doctoral Prize
• Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) Doctoral Awards
• Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Graduate Student Scholarships
• University of Alberta Graduate Research Entrance Scholarships (GRE)
• Alberta Scholarship Program (ASP)
• Graduate Excellence Awards
Funded projects in computer science research at the University of Alberta are
• Automated Text Analysis
• Automated Design of Text Summarization Algorithm
• Optimizing Machine Learning Models for Text Mining and Natural Language Processing
• Automated Detection and Classification of Text using Machine Learning
• Improving the Efficiency of Text-Based Search Engines using Natural Language Processing
• Automated Classification and Extraction of Events from Text
• Autonomous Machines for Text Analysis and Understanding
• Automated Text Summarization Using Semantic Networks
The Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, is planned to prepare students for prosperous careers as independent researchers and professional practitioners in computing, computer science, and information technology. Ph.D. admission requirements are
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor-s degree or equivalent from an accredited university in Computer Science or a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last two years
• Applicants must score a minimum GRE score of 308
• Applicant must submit
• Statement of research interests
• Two letters of recommendation
• An official transcript of all post-secondary education
• A writing sample
• Proof of English language proficiency
• A resume
• After completing the online application form and submitting the supporting documents, applicants will be invited for an interview, and admission will be allotted based on the interview process.
