University of Calgary
The University of Calgary, set on 200 hectares in the city’s northwest 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. University of Calgary produces leading thinkers in mental health, public policy and applied sciences—even the study of outer space.
“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. The Haskayne School of Business’s recently opened Mathison Hall is a student-centred learning environment that houses classrooms, breakout rooms and spaces to study and socialize, as well as student advising and career services. Three other campuses dot the city, while a fifth is located in Qatar.
Campus Buzz: Students at the University of Calgary can pull a different kind of all-nighter at CalgaryHacks, a 24-hour coding competition hosted by the Computer Science Undergraduate Society.
Quick facts
Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$8,403
Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 76-89.4% | Science: 81-96.5% | Commerce: 85.8% | Engineering: 88.5%
Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 27,059 | Part-time: 1,281
Graduates: Full-time: 7,003 | Part-time: 1,011
Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 3,187 (1,280 reserved for first-year students)
Cost of double room with meals: $8,358 to $13,185
Cost of single room with meals: $11,483 to $14,973
Cost of apartment-style: $7,244 to $9,892
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.
Embedded Certificates: Students can enhance their degree with an added certificate that strengthens their program of study and allows for a more personalized learning experience. Areas include leadership studies, entrepreneurial thinking, pluralism and global citizenship, Canadian studies, sustainable studies, and mental health and resilience.
