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Why you should choose UCalgary

Imagine where your UCalgary journey can take you

Top 200 ranked university in the world

Rapidly climbing the ranks with cutting-edge research and innovation.

96.3% after-graduation employment rate

Gain the skills and connections for a successful career.

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Canada's entrepreneurial university

Empowering you to turn ideas into reality and drive economic growth.

#1 startup creator amongst research institutions

Leading the nation in nurturing successful startups from campus innovations.

5 reasons to choose UCalgary

Pushing boundaries and achieving excellence as a world-ranked university

We've been ranked amongst the world's top universities and we've done it by pushing our limits, challenging ourselves to do better and seeking knowledge – wherever that journey takes us. We're never afraid to question conventional wisdom, and we share what we find openly and eagerly. It's an approach that's led to exponential growth since we were founded in 1966.

Experience the heartbeat of Calgary

Canada’s 4th largest city, Calgary, is Canada's youngest and third-most diverse city. Explore the city's many thriving, lively neighbourhoods. Enjoy ever-popular events like Beakerhead or the Calgary Folk Music Festival. Satisfy your tastebuds at our top-rated restaurants. Spend time exploring world-class attractions like the National Music Centre, the Central Library and the Calgary Tower.

Explore your future home today

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Your UCalgary journey

At UCalgary, your experience involves way more than just academics. Here you can join student clubs, play varsity and intramural sports, take on leadership roles, give back as a volunteer, and get involved with hands-on learning opportunities. Whether it involves conducting research, living on campus or becoming a Dino athlete, UCalgary offers countless ways to make your university journey rewarding and exciting.

Get involved

Take advantage of 300+ club options, 50 intramural sports, volunteer and leadership opportunities, study abroad programs, and much more.Ìý

Campus experience

Enhancing your academics

Your experience is much more than your degree. Explore options to pursue original research or bring an idea to reality through the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.Ìý

Academic life

Cheer for the Dinos!

UCalgary students can attend on-campus regular season games in any sport for free! Getting out to games and cheering on your UCalgary Dinos will be one of your most memorable university experiences.

We are all Dinos

Work-integrated learning

Want hands-on learning and experience in an industry related to your field of study? Learn about co-op, internship and practicum opportunities.Ìý

Learn about work-integrated learning

On-campus supports

We have resources and teams dedicated to help you achieve academic success and maintain your physical, mental and spiritual wellness.Ìý

View our support services

Living on campus

We have guaranteed residence options for high school students entering their first year of study. Explore your future home here.Ìý

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Find your home in residence

Student stories at UCalgary

Get the full UCalgary experience through the eyes of our students — from our state-of-the-art classrooms to vibrant campus life.

A day in the life: Raiyana

A day in the life: Peggy

Discover UCalgary

Experience our campus, city and community through captivating visuals that tell your UCalgary story.

UCalgary: View of Mathison Hall
Calgary fireworks
UCalgary Kick off
Two Indigenous students sitting on the grass
View of Hunter Student Commons
Students walking
Dinos football
Students roasting marshmallows over a fire.
Students walking
Students studying

Ways to stay connected

Stay connected with UCalgary in many ways. Attend events, take campus tours, follow us on social media and listen to our podcast. These opportunities help you explore our campus, connect with our community and see why UCalgary is the right choice for you.

Events

Join us for special events and information sessions to learn more about the UCalgary experience. We offer a selection of in-person and virtual events on a range of topics and areas

See upcoming events

Campus tours

The best way to get to know your future UCalgary is to join an online or in-person campus tour. Guided by one of our current students, you’ll explore classrooms, residences, athletic facilities and more. Ìý

Social media

The best way to authentically see our campus is to follow us on ,  or . You’ll hear from current students and can view livestreams of many prospective student events. Visit our  to see recordings of past events and a live 360-degree virtual campus tour.Ìý

UCalgary podcast

Our prospective student podcast is your one-stop shop to learn more about our programs, admissions and campus life. Hear undergraduate experiences from various faculties, clubs and other areas.