University of Calgary

The University of Calgary, set on more than 200 hectares in the city’s northeast quadrant, has long been a leader in energy and engineering. But the school is also attuned to the province’s wider needs, including economic diversification, environmental stewardship and healthy communities. In partnership with the Alex Community Health Centre Mobile Health Program, Diabetes Mobile Clinic brings accessible screening, care and education to underserved groups. U of C produces leading thinkers in mental health, public policy and applied sciences—even the study of outer space. With a robust startup ecosystem, U of C has helped start more than 90 companies in the last five years. A new masters of finance program will launch in the fall of 2026. The new energy science program in the faculty of science teaches a strong foundation in all forms of energy. “At the University of Calgary, we think and act with a global mindset and commit to leadership in sustainable ways of living, working and learning,” says president Ed McCauley. “We are building tremendous momentum in the areas that matter most to our community: meaningful student experiences; high-impact research and scholarship; enriched teaching and learning; and strong partnerships at the local, national and international level.” The main campus mixes old and new buildings with green spaces and underground tunnels that help students escape cold winters. Three other campuses dot the city.

Campus Buzz: UCalgary’s Campus Food Hub offers a weekly market to make healthy food more accessible to students.

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$8,764

Median Entering Grades
Arts: 84.1% | Science: 89.5% | Commerce: 88% | Engineering: 91.6%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 29,152 | Part-time: 1,255
Graduates: Full-time: 6,819 | Part-time: 964
International Students: First-year: 11.1% | Graduate 43.72%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 3,135 (guaranteed for first-year students who apply by May 1)
Cost of double room with meals: $9,207 to $10,157
Cost of single room with meals: $13,144 to $14,094
Cost of apartment-style: $8,152 to $11,646

Standout programs

Data Science: This program combines core courses in statistics and computing with a six-course concentration in selected areas of study such as actuarial science, sociology, physics, and communication and media studies. The program culminates in a capstone course where students work on real-world projects.
City Innovation: Through digital design tools and hands-on, studio-based courses examining real-world issues, this design program prepares students to address the complex issues facing cities.
Energy Science: Using a cross-disciplinary approach to study energy generation, transmission and storage, students develop a strong background in energy policy, regulation and communications, then work with data to solve real-world problems in a capstone course.

Reputation

Ranked #7 (Medical Doctoral) among faculty members and hiring managers in the 2025 reputation survey, powered by Angus Reid Group.