University of Calgary
The University of Calgary, set on 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 a new partnership with The Alex Community Health Centre Mobile Health Program, a two-year pilot 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. “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, while a fifth is located in Qatar.
Campus Buzz: Students with sensory sensitivities can now work out in an environment suited to their needs. The space in the new Research Exercise Centre has low lighting, headphone-only music and a low maximum capacity.
Quick facts
Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$8,575
Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 74-89% | Science: 79-95.4% | Commerce: 82.6% | Engineering: 87.3%
Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 28,317 | Part-time: 1,161
Graduates: Full-time: 6,927 | Part-time: 1,014
Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 3,257 (1,296 reserved for first-year students)
Cost of double room with meals: $8,675 to $13,845
Cost of single room with meals: $12,200 to $15,914
Cost of apartment-style: $7,606 to $10,684
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.
