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About UC
University of Calgary (UC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Calgary, Canada. UC is a part of Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Group of Thirteen (G13), Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE).
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-200 in the world. The educational institution is in the top-200 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
UC does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Establishment year
- 1945
- Students
- 28,560
- International students
- 5,426
- Female students
- 54%
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Anatomy & Physiology | 34 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 113 |
Engineering & Technology | 153 |
Arts & Humanities | 210 |
Natural Sciences | 213 |
Social Sciences & Management | 217 |
Accounting & Finance | 201-250 |

UC tuition fees
The academic calendar at UC is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UC are different for locals and foreigners. Canada citizens pay 1,677 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 3,912 USD. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local4,604USD/year
- Foreign17,037USD/year
- Master
- Local5,235USD/year
- Foreign8,861USD/year
- Doctorate
- Local1,677USD/year
- Foreign3,912USD/year
Study programs at UC
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Bioinformatics
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Health and Society
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Kinesiology
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Kinesiology in Leadership in Pedagogy and Coaching
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Energy Engineering)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Analytics
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Commerce in Energy Management
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Canadian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in International Indigenous Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (Social and Cultural)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Culture (Multidisciplinary Studies)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Bachelor of Arts in Ancient and Medieval History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Language Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Master of Geographic Information Systems in Geography
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Public Policy
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Social Work
- Study degree
- MSW
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Strategic Studies in Military, Security and Strategic Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Master of Science in Math and Statistics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Master of Engineering (Software) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Engineering in Geomatics Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Master of Education (Interdisciplinary) in Educational Research
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Master of Disability and Community Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Kinesiology
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Nursing
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Pathologists' Assistant
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Master of Architecture
- Study degree
- MArch
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts in Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts in Philosophy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Landscape Architecture
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Executive Master of Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Global Energy Master of Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts in Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Business Administration in Management
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Planning
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Master of Arts in English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts in History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Biomedical Technology
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Community Medicine
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at UC
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. Applicants will need a subject exam — SAT. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma can be accepted.
Master's degree at UC
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at UC for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL.
UC campus
The campus of UC is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Foreigners who come to UC through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
Canada allows university graduates to stay in the country from 1 to 3 years. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work even without a formal offer from an employer. Graduates of UC find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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