The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university–a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university has a clear strategic direction–Eyes High–to become one of Canada’s top five research universities by 2016, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community of Calgary. As a comprehensive research institution, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. The multidisciplinary research themes that will guide the university towards its top five goal are: brain and mental health; human dynamics in a changing world; engineering solutions for health; energy innovations; infections, inflammation and chronic diseases; and new earth-space technologies.
UCalgary offers students a high-quality educational experience that prepares them for success in life, as well as research that addresses society’s most persistent challenges. Our creation and transfer of knowledge contributes every day to our country’s global competitive advantage and makes the world a better place.
We do this in Calgary – Canada’s most enterprising and caring city, where the Western can-do spirit, sense of family, and youthful energy permeate everything we do. We're pioneers at heart, innovators by necessity and desire, community-builders because it’s in our DNA. We see potential where others balk at challenge and we know how to cooperate to "git’er done."
The University of Calgary is a publicly funded research-intensive university founded in 1966, with 14 faculties offering more than 250 academic programs, and more than 50 research institutes and centres. As one of Canada’s top comprehensive research universities, UCalgary combines the best of university tradition with the city of Calgary’s vibrant energy and diversity. Our main campus occupies a beautiful setting with a view of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, and covers more than 200 hectares — an area larger than Calgary’s entire downtown. In 2016, UCalgary was ranked as one of the top 200 universities in the world by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Our values are the people who study and work here share values that reflect our character and our vision as a community. We complement the research, learning and work environment with social, cultural, sports and recreational spaces, services and programs to promote a healthy community. We build bridges through proactive communications between individuals, between teams, between departments and faculties, and with other organizations in the community, with integrity and transparency. We are stimulated by the unknown and unexpected, and rely on it to provoke exploration and innovation.
We expect the best of everyone who works and learns at the University of Calgary. We support and recognize the achievements of all community members and help each other achieve our highest ambitions. We think and act with a global mind-set, acknowledging the pervasiveness of worldwide connectivity, aware of global developments and acting on opportunities to benefit the world we serve. We value people who interact with others in an inclusive and respectful manner. We offer high-quality programs and services to promote health and safety, foster community morale and meet the diverse needs of all we serve. We commit to leadership in sustainable ways of living, working and learning. We take care of the physical, natural and social environment. We uphold balanced budgets, positive social relationships and the health of our planet.
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Extremely disappointed with the continual neglect towards the environment shown by the university. Just today a few more very old trees were cut down in the main area of the university in front of enrolment services. I can't help but wonder why this is the case as this issue is not only a concern to students and faculty but all those that care about the wellbeing of the environment. I wish the university was more open about these issues and helped promulgate the importance of the environment whilst involving the students in these decisions.
By Mubariz Ali (Apr, 2018) |
Extremely disappointed in a well established educational institution such as the university of Calgary for diminishing the work and title of Paramedics in Alberta through demeaning their work and education by naming them "ambulance drivers". If that's all that you think they do then shame on you for discrediting such a profession. They work day and night and train for over 3 years to become paramedics, they perform life savings skills in record time and they're still simply just "ambulance drivers" to you. While you sit there thinking that all they do is drive back and forth from call to call; I hope you think of the lives they save, the things they see, and the endless hours they spend out on the streets to keep them safe for you and your loved ones.
By Kaitlynn Leslie (Jan, 2018) |
This school does nothing to protect its students. I have experienced this first hand and this latest event is an absolute disgrace. I'm ashamed to be an alumni. Anyone working in the disciplinary department should be ashamed of themselves. Regardless of jurisdictions, the university has a code of conduct it's students are "required" to abide by. Do better.
By Jake Moore (Jan, 2018) |
I loved the experience of studying here so far, never had an issue regarding admissions, enrollment, fees and examination. They have various streams of degree programs that are available, the staff is friendly and instructors are really good.
By Sumit Munjal (Jan, 2018) |
Overrated and overpriced. Look for more many other options out there, there are so many institutions that can offer much better quality
By Natia goniashvili (Dec, 2017) |
Great place to learn but severely outdated interior, sometimes even damaged or nonfunctional. This is the university every Calgarian should be proud of, and it is heart breaking to be in such despair
By Lobna Abdelaziz (Dec, 2017) |
I don't like this university at all. unfriendly staff who make it look like they are doing a favor to you when you ask them multiple questions, and one of the most expensive tuitions in the country, let alone the campus housing. In order to maintain their "reputation", they basically kick out (or, as they say, "invite to leave" from the program the students who accumulate two B- throughout their whole masters program in Engineering). I find this terrible, because the courses here are very hard and students often have to cope with part time jobs just to stay alive. I really recommend another university to anyone who is thinking about U of C. Absolutely terrible experience.
By Leonardo Fida (Oct, 2017) |
If you are not taking engineering or business major, DO NOT go to this university, it's utterly an money scamming facility, you are better off with a 1-2 year certificate you will be 100x happier and making just as much money. Even the tuition for engineering and business is WAY TOO OVERPRICED, better go to Waterloo. It only cares about PROFIT and its REPUTATION, their education system is disastrous, with very few profs that are genuinely good only to be retired soon. I have yet to seen a student that actually chose this university rather than just "settled" with it.
In all honesty and with respect, UofC is one of the most useless universities you can go to. Going to this "institution" is the biggest regret of my life and will scar me for the rest of eternity, god bless the poor undergrads.
By Jasmine (Oct, 2017) |
Decent for some stem subjects and certain industries (Engineering, Commerce, Nursing). Absolutely horrendous for the Arts. Especially their Visual Fine Arts department. Anyone who graduates from there either goes to Starbucks, therapy or right back to school if male, right into marriage if female. A terrible way to waste 4 years of your life, the governments' money and get filled with leftist, socialist, feminist, victim mentality and hateful nonsense. Not worth the money.
By Shahryar Vasseghi (Jul, 2017) |
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The exceptional faculty and dynamic learning environment at this University have transformed my child's educational journey, fostering incredible growth and confidence.
By Zoya Gupta (Aug, 2024) |