About the University
The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It started in 1944 as the Calgary branch of the University of Alberta, founded in 1908, prior to being instituted into a separate, autonomous university in 1966. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, science, arts, social sciences, and health sciences.
It has five campuses: the main campus in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, the Downtown Campus in the heart of the city's business district, the Foothills Campus adjacent to the Foothills Medical Centre, the Spy Hill Campus in the city's northwest, and the Qatar Campus in Doha, Qatar.
The university is known for its research programs in areas such as energy, environment, brain and mental health, and infectious diseases. It is also home to several research institutes, including the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and the O'Brien Institute for Public Health. It is a member of the U15, a group of Canada's leading research universities, and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Canada and the world.
Overview
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Type: Public University
Founded: 1966
Tuition: CAD $28,000
Fun Facts
five campuses
The University of Calgary has five different campuses! The Main Campus, Downtown Campus, Foothills Campus, and Spy Hill Campus are all in Calgary, and they have a campus in Qatar providing education in Nursing.
olympic oVAL
The Olympic Oval, constructed for the 1988 Winter Olympics, is the fast ice surface in the world! When not hosting the Olympics, the Oval provides a world-class training facility for UCalgary coaches and athletes.
The Gauntlet
U of C’s monthly magazine The Gauntlet has been around since 1960. It was first published as a weekly newspaper before its transition to a monthly magazine and is free to all students.
mOST tECHNOLOGICALLY aDVANCED lIBRARY
UCalgary’s Taylor Family Digital Library is the most technologically advanced library in North America. The building combines a library, art gallery, archives, rare collections and a student success centre.
Canada's Top 50 Research Universities
The University of Calgary was ranked as one of the top research universities nationally by Research Info. Source Inc. in 2023, on their Top 50 Research Universities in Canada list.
Academics
Graduation Rate: 72.2%
Retention Rate: 85.5%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 23:1
Admissions
Average SAT | NA |
Average ACT | NA |
Average IELTS | 6.5 |
Average TOEFL | 86 |
College Board Code | 0813 |
Application Deadline | March |
Application Requirements
Academic Transcripts
English Language Proficiency Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Portfolio (Arts)
Rankings
University of Calgary is one of the top public universities in Calgary, Canada. It is ranked #242 in QS World University Rankings 2023 and #175 in Best Global Universities by USNews.
Majors Available
Faculty of Arts
Anthropology Communication and Media Studies Economics English History International Relations Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Kinesiology
Haskayne School of Business
Schulich School of Engineering
Faculty of Nursing
Werklund School of Education
Faculty of Environmental Design
The Headmaster Student Experience
“I am currently a student at the University of Calgary, and I have had an overall positive experience here. The campus is beautiful and well-maintained, and there are plenty of resources available to students, such as libraries, study spaces, and career services. The faculty members are knowledgeable and approachable, and they are always willing to help students with any questions or concerns.
There is a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Many programs offer opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internships, co-op programs, or research projects. These experiences have been invaluable in preparing me for my future career.”
Headmaster Student
Famous Alumni
Sources
"Top Degree Programs and Research in Canada." University of Calgary in Alberta. 13 Mar. 2023. Web. 10 Apr. 2023.
"Ucalgary Fun Facts." News. 01 Apr. 2021. Web. 15 Apr. 2023.
"University of Calgary in Canada - US News Best Global Universities." Web. 10 Apr. 2023.
"University of Calgary." Top Universities. Web. 10 Apr. 2023.
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