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 UCalgary at a glance
Canada is located on the traditional
territories of many different Indigenous
peoples. UCalgary recognizes the traditional
territories that it is situated on and
acknowledges the people of the Treaty 7
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Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations),
as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and
the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki,
Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The
City of Calgary is also home to the Métis    
Nation of Alberta, Region 3. Canada's Youngest 94% after- 95%
entrepreneurial Top-5 research graduation undergraduate
university university in employment retention rate
Learn about our Indigenous Strategy, Canada rate
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YOUTUBE
Watch Dr. Reg Crowshoe, Traditional
Knowledge Keeper in Residence at UCalgary, share
why territorial acknowledgements are important.

CLICK HERE

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 Ready to join Canada’s most
entrepreneurial university?
Experience a premier education at one
of Canada's top five research universities.
Whichever of our 250+ program combinations
you choose, we'll help you turn your next big
idea into a reality.

Access many resources designed to spark

innovation, including creative labs to develop
your ideas, programs to help launch start-ups
and mentorship from many of Calgary's great
local entrepreneurs.

If you’re ready to find your voice, take the

spotlight and shape the future, this is the
place to make it happen.

Meet Gillian
Join innovative projects, such as one of our student innovators
the UCalgary solar car (below).

Use creative spaces, such as

a virtual reality studio and a 
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Take specialized programs, like

LaunchPad (left), designed to fuel Gillian’s chemical As part of Gillian launched bAlm finished in
your inner entrepreneur. engineering courses LaunchPad, a bAlm, a company first place in the
sparked an idea for program that builds that provides skin 2021 Innovation
a better moisturizer entrepreneurial health education Rodeo competition,
acne solution. skills, Gillian further and products to help receiving $12,500.
developed her idea. people be confident
in their skin.

Where will your UCalgary journey lead you?

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 YOUR CITY Explore the Rocky Mountains, including breathtaking mountain views
and world-famous destinations like Banff and Lake Louise.

Live your best

university life Calgary is the birthplace of
many alumni-owned companies
including Silk Road Spice
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Toronto
Vancouver Canada is one of the best places to
live in the world. Our quality of life is
Calgary has 270+ festivals and a vibrant arts scene ranked #1.
Los Angeles New York with 18 theatre groups and 13 museums and galleries.

Houston Full-time students on a valid study

permit may work up to 20 hours/week
off campus.

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After graduation, students may be
eligible to stay and work in Canada for
up to three years.

Alberta is the only province with no

Bike one of North America’s longest urban pathway provincial sales tax.
systems or float through Calgary on the Bow River.

Your vibrant community Your city of opportunity

Home to 1.4 million people, Calgary is Canada's Calgary is the innovation capital of Canada,
youngest and third-most diverse city. The city a leader in many fields including aerospace,
offers many festivals and concerts, and has agribusiness, creative industries, energy,
twenty-five of the top restaurants in Canada. If financial services, interactive digital media, and 3rd most livable 6 major ski Canada’s sunniest Canada's highest One of Canada's
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 Student Student
experience support
Your academic success
The Student Success Centre has
advising, learning support and
1 2 8 writing support staff who can
assist you in achieving your goals.
3 4

Student activities Your health & wellness

Exceptional facilities Student Wellness Services
8 50+ intramural teams provides a variety of supports
1 Taylor Family Digital Library
on campus, including medical,
— Home to a state-of-the-art 9 Adventure gear available to rent
chiropractic, massage, mental
visualization studio and Canada’s from the Outdoor Centre
health support, and wellness
largest video game collection
10 300+ student clubs workshops.
2 The Atrium — A favourite
Dance, drama & music events
Your career path
11
study space for students,
featuring lush vegetation and
12 Dinos games with prize draws Our Career Services team can
lots of natural light
help you find a career you'll love.
13Camp Lead and other Leadership
3 Olympic Oval — Built for the You can also prepare for your
and Student Engagement programs
Olympic Winter Games and future with Co-Curricular Record
featuring the world's fastest 9 and leadership training programs.
ice, a great place to learn to
skate with friends or watch
international speed skating
10 11 Your life in Canada
International Student Services
4 MacEwan Student Centre (ISS) provides immigration
& MacEwan Hall — The hub advising prior to your arrival and,
of social activity on campus, once you get here, programs to
with 20+ food outlets and one help you succeed academically,
of Calgary’s premier concert make friends and feel welcomed
venues into the UCalgary community.
5 Lab Next Makerspace —
Design your own projects with Learn more about all
3D printers, a virtual reality our services
simulator and more
CLICK HERE

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undergraduate/services
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Experiential learning
We look forward to
6 Co-ops, practicums and welcoming you into our
internships — Gain valuable work friendly community. We're
experience with companies like committed to creating
Suncor (pictured), Amazon, Garmin
an equitable, diverse
and BMW
and inclusive university
7 World-changing research — for everyone. You can
Join one of Canada’s top five be yourself and thrive at
research universities, where 1,600 UCalgary.
undergraduate students have
conducted real-world research in ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion
the last two years
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 RESIDENCE
Move-in day at
UCalgary is one of
the most exciting
days of the year,
and our friendly
student volunteers
will be there to help

Make yourself
you settle into your
new home.

Join 2,500 students
from across Canada
and more than 75
countries. Apply for
residence by May 1 and
receive a guaranteed
room for your first two
years of study.
at home
  
Choose convenience Immerse yourself Select your roommate
Live as close to your Living on campus You can choose your
classes as possible. makes it easy to roommate through a
Easily access the meet new friends, get matching service or
library, labs, professors, involved in student request to live with a
study lounges, the activities, and access friend. Gender-neutral
Fitness Centre, study leadership, academic wings are available.
groups and more. and wellness resources.

Traditional style
room

Eat what you want when you want

The Landing offers the 5-day and 7-day

unlimited-entry All You Care to Eat meal
plans with multiple fresh food options
available including gluten-free, vegan,
vegetarian and halal.
Food labelling and one-on-one
consultations are available with a staff
dietician and the executive chef.
First-year residence room costs
First-year shared accommodations $3,953 - $7,508
First-year single accommodations $6,752 - $9,053
First-year meal plan costs
A 7-day or 5-day All You Care to Eat meal plan is
mandatory for first-year residence students. Optional
swipe plans are great for students who live off-campus.

7-day All You Care to Eat plan $5,025

5-day All You Care to Eat plan (Mon.

$4,043
- Fri.)

    250 entries swipe plan $2,870 (+GST)

Residence 120 entries swipe plan $1,507 (+GST)

Employment Wellness and Short walk to
events, activities
and leadership academic classes, library,
and themed
opportunities support labs and
dinners Note: Fees are per student for an eight-month period
activities
(Sept. - April) and based on the 2022-23 academic year.

  Learn more about living in residence

Fully-furnished 
units (including Dedicated CLICK HERE
academic 24/7 security
internet, utilities
and more) communities ucalgary.ca/residence
The Landing, where a variety of fresh food options
are available daily.
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 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

HASKAYNE SCHOOL Business Analytics 1, 2  If you don't know which

Areas of study OF BUSINESS

We believe in purpose-driven
Business Technology Management 1, 2
Energy and Professional
Land Management 1, 2
concentration to choose, you can
select the Business concentration
to take a variety of courses. You
business. Guided by the United can remain as a Business generalist
Nations Sustainable Development Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1, 2 or switch to a more specific
Goals, students learn how to apply Finance 1, 2 concentration in an upper year.
entrepreneurial ideas and risk International Business Strategy 1, 2
Selecting and customizing a Choosing a minor in an
upper year management practices to impact Marketing 1, 2
degree to match your goals is
sustainability and ethical leadership
a simple two-step process. STEP 2 Operations Management 1, 2
STEP 1 in businesses. Your Bachelor
Customize Integrating an embedded of Commerce degree can be Organizational Behaviour and
Learn more about choosing Select
your degree your degree certificate in an upper year customized to suit a wide array of Human Resources 1, 2
your major
(optional) career pathways, with over 16 areas Personal Financial Planning 1, 2
CLICK HERE
Taking a combined degree of teaching and extra-curriculars. Real Estate Studies 1, 2
ucalgary.ca/future-students/ option We develop BOLD LEADERS who Risk Management and Insurance 1, 2
undergraduate/choosing-your-degree
will change the world.
Risk Management: Insurance and
Bachelor of Commerce Finance 1, 2
Supply Chain Management 1, 2
SCHOOL OF FACULTY OF ARTS Greek and Roman Studies 1, 2 Accounting 1, 2
In this entrepreneurial thinking course,
ARCHITECTURE, History 1, 2 Business 1, 2
students turn their ideas into viable
Learn to critically address today’s International Indigenous Studies 1
PLANNING AND complex events and circumstances.
business ventures.
International Relations 1
LANDSCAPE (SAPL) Take advantage of co-op placements
in many programs or apply to join Language and Culture 1, 2
We offer the first undergraduate the Arts and Science Honours Latin American Studies 1 WERKLUND SCHOOL OF Bachelor of Education 2
degree in Western Canada that Academy offering exclusive courses Law and Society 1, 2 EDUCATION ELEMENTARY SECONDARY K-12
combines design thinking with a and a small cohort experience. Linguistics 1, 2
focus on innovative change in the Equip yourself to teach in an Teachable subject 4-year 5-year 4, 5 4-year 5-year 4, 5 4-year
Dance, drama, music and visual Linguistics and Language 1
physical and social infrastructure of ever-evolving education system. areas
studies students will receive a world-
Multidisciplinary Studies Opportunities to diversify your
cities. The unique curriculum class education in the School of Early Childhood
integrates studio-based learning, Music 2 undergraduate experience include  
Creative and Performing Arts. Education
real-world projects and courses that Philosophy 1, 2 learning from Indigenous Elders at
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, English Language Arts    
address climate change, sustainability, Bachelor of Arts Political Science 1, 2
volunteering to teach refugee English Language
global citizenship, entrepreneurship Ancient and Medieval History 1, 2 Psychology 1, 2  
children, or gaining international Learners
and data science to prepare students Anthropology 1, 2 Religious Studies 1, 2
experience with the Teaching Fine Arts 
to shape our future cities. Archaeology 1, 2 Sociology 1, 2
Across Borders program. You can Fine Arts – Dance 
Art History Spanish 1, 2 also gain experience through a
Bachelor of Design in City Fine Arts – Drama   
Innovation Communication and Media Studies 1, 2 Urban Studies 1 mentorship program. Fine Arts – Music  
Design in City Innovation Dance
Bachelor of Communication Fine Arts – Visual
East Asian Language Studies 1   
Studies
and Media Studies 3
East Asian Studies 1 French  
Economics 1, 2 Communication and Media Studies 1
Inclusive Education 
English 1, 2 Bachelor of Fine Arts Mathematics    
Film Studies 1, 2 Dance Physical Education  
French 1, 2 Drama Science  
Gender and Sexuality Studies 1, 2 Visual Studies 1, 2 Science – Biology  
Geography 1, 2
Science – Chemistry 
Global Development Studies 1, 2 Bachelor of Film Studies 3

Film 1 Science – Physics  

Second Languages   
Bachelor of Music Social Studies    
Composition Social Studies –
SAPL students tackle real-world Each Bachelor of Education major
problems by collaborating on industry- Performance Revitalization of  
includes 20 weeks of field experience. Indigenous Languages
based, design studio projects. Integrated Studies

Bachelor of Science
Anthropology 1, 2
As a Faculty of Arts student, Dominik Footnotes
worked at a Mexican museum over Archaeology 1, 2 1 | Co-operative education 2 | Honours program offered 3 | Program offered as 4 | Combined education 5 | Must meet entrance
the summer. Geography 1, 2 and/or internship options in upper years partnerships program program that requires requirements for combined
Psychology 1, 2 available students complete two degree program
degrees concurrently
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SCHULICH SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING
Located in Canada’s engineering
capital, Schulich School of
Engineering is where bold ideas
are realized. Experiential learning,
cutting-edge makerspaces and a
celebrated paid internship program
give our engineering graduates the
skills to meet the challenges of the
future.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Biomedical Engineering 1
Chemical Engineering 1
Civil Engineering 1
Electrical Engineering 1
Geomatics Engineering 1
Mechanical Engineering 1
Software Engineering 1
Sustainable Systems Engineering 1
 Engineering students who
successfully complete their first-year
courses are guaranteed placement
in the program of their choice.
Maker Multiplex (M2) gives students
the opportunity to explore robotics and
mechatronics, art and textiles, music
and sound, and much more.
Footnotes
1 | Co-operative education 2 | Honours program offered
and/or internship option in upper years
available
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
FACULTY OF
KINESIOLOGY
Join the #1 sport science school
in North America. Be active while
learning leadership skills in many
sports – and study scientific
topics including anatomy and
biomechanics. Thrive in practicums
with organizations like the
UCalgary Dinos or Olympic teams
that train at our Olympic Oval.
Bachelor of Kinesiology
Kinesiology 2
Leadership and Coaching 2
Motor and Psychosocial Aspects
of Movement 2
Bachelor of Science
Biomechanics 2
Exercise and Health Physiology 2
Kinesiology 2
Motor and Psychosocial Aspects of
Movement 2
The highly advanced CTEP Laboratory
gives students the chance to contribute
to research for the prevention and
management of chronic diseases.
3 | Direct entry honours
program
CUMMING SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
Join a leading medical school
with seven research institutes
and more than 2,500 students.
Whether you want to pursue
a career in health research to
advance knowledge in areas
such as cancer and infectious
disease, or increase health
outcomes in marginalized
communities, our diverse
program offerings will provide
you with a solid foundation at
the start of your career.
Bachelor of Community
Rehabilitation
Community Rehabilitation
Bachelor of Health Sciences
(honours only)
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Sciences
Health and Society
Bachelor of Health Sciences students
conducting research that could lead to
improvements in the management of
pre-term labour.
4 | Program offered as 5 | Online option available
partnerships program
FACULTY OF NURSING
Our unique curriculum integrates
theory courses with leading-edge
nursing simulations and practicum
placements that will prepare
you for an exciting career. This
student-focused nursing program
can take you anywhere you want
to go.
Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
State-of-the-art simulation labs and
manikins provide real-world training
scenarios.
Programs requiring previous post-secondary study
Education (after-degree)
Energy Engineering 1, 4 further specialize after completing
Graduate Studies*
Law
Find detailed descriptions of all our
undergraduate programs
CLICK HERE
ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs
FACULTY OF SCIENCE Biological Sciences 1, 2
Cellular, Molecular and Microbial
Many of our programs feature Biology 1, 2, 3
field schools and summer research Chemistry 1, 2
opportunities. Whether in a lab
Computer Science 1, 2
working on quantum information and
Environmental Science 1, 2
computing, studying auroras on one
Geology 1, 2
of Canada's largest telescopes, or
examining European green crabs at the Geophysics 1, 2
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, you Mathematics 1, 2
have endless opportunities to explore.
Natural Sciences 1, 2
Neuroscience (honours only)
Bachelor of Science
Actuarial Science 1, 2 Physics 1, 2
Astrophysics 1, 2 Plant Biology 1, 2, 3
Biochemistry 1, 2, 3 Zoology 1, 2, 3
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, one of Canada’s best equipped
astronomical teaching facilities, gives students the opportunity to use research
grade telescopes.
Medical Doctor (Canadian students *UCalgary boasts a number of
only) world-class graduate programs to
Social Work 5
your initial undergraduate degree.
Veterinary Medicine (Canadian Learn more at: grad.ucalgary.ca
students with Alberta residency only)
Check out our Choose
UCalgary podcast for tips,
advice and an insider's
perspective of life at
UCalgary.
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 ADMISSIONS ADMISSIONS

Your first steps to Admission

becoming a Dino requirements

1 2 3

Explore what Check program Submit your Ready to apply? Learn more
UCalgary has to offer requirements application Once you've checked the requirements, you can  Visit our Choose UCalgary YouTube
apply online anytime from Aug. 15, 2022. channel to watch a 10-minute presenation
about UCalgary and how to apply.
Learn about becoming a Dino Required courses Apply early! CLICK HERE

ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/apply CLICK HERE

Join one of our many online
or in-person campus tours
and events throughout the
year. Check out our Start
Your Journey with UCalgary
webinar series or attend one
of our international meet-and-
greet events for prospective
students.
ucalgary.ca/future-students/
undergraduate/tours-and-events
Choose your programs
View our programs online and
identify your top two.
ucalgary.ca/future-students/
undergraduate/explore-programs
Each program has five courses
required for admission. You can
see which courses are required
for each program in the tables
on the following pages.
Your admission average
Your admission average is
calculated using the five
required courses.
If you are in high school, an
early admission average will be
calculated with your Grade 11
or junior-level required courses
(or equivalent). If grade 12
or senior-level courses (or
equivalent) are completed,
they will be used to calculate
the average. This includes
predicted results for students in
a year-long curriculum.
Applications open Aug. 15,
2022. Apply online and pay
the $145 application fee for
students with international Estimated competitive
Program Required courses for admission
credentials (or $125 for admission average
students with Canadian • English
credentials). • Mathematics
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE,
Mid 80s • History (or equivalent)
PLANNING, AND LANDSCAPE
When you apply, be sure to • One of Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• One additional course
rank your program choices
with your most desired
program as your first choice. FACULTY OF ARTS
If you receive an offer to your Dance*, Drama, Music*, • English
Visual Studies* Mid 70s
first choice program, this is the • Four additional courses
only offer you will receive.
*Additional supplementary requirements
You can apply or change
your program choice(s) until
FACULTY OF ARTS Economics and Geography: mid 70s • English
March 1, 2023.
Economics, Geography (BA, BSc), • Mathematics
Psychology: mid 80s • Three additional courses
Psychology (BA)
• English
FACULTY OF ARTS • Mathematics
Mid 80s • Biology
Psychology (BSc) • Chemistry
• One additional course

FACULTY OF ARTS • English

Mid 70s
All other programs • Four additional courses
Have questions along the way? Contact our recruiters. We're here to help!

CLICK HERE • English

HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF
Low 80s • Mathematics
BUSINESS
ucalgary.ca/recruiters • Three additional courses

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Program
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION (Four Year)
Early Childhood Education
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION (Four Year)
English Language Arts E S
Fine Arts E
Fine Arts – Drama S
Fine Arts – Visual Studies S
English Language Learners K12
Second Languages K12
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION (Four Year)
Mathematics E S K12
Science E K12
Science – Biology S • One additional course
Science – Physics S
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION (Four Year)
Social Studies E S K12
Social Studies – Revitalization of
Indigenous Languages E K12
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION (Five Year
Combined Degree)
E Elementary S Secondary
English language requirements
There are three ways to meet
our English language entrance
requirements:
1. High school studies
Three years of study in an
ELP exempt country, or at an
accredited high school (Canadian,
American, British or CIS school)
where English is the primary
language of instruction. Your
final English course must also be
equivalent to Alberta's senior level
(Grade 12) English.
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Estimated competitive Estimated competitive
Required courses for admission Program Required courses for admission Notes
admission average admission average
Admission offers via the biology-based
• English Regular Biology-based admission route are conditional on
Low 80s to mid 80s, depending admission route: admission route: successful completion of the Schulich
• Mathematics
on teachable subject area • English • English School of Engineering Bioengineering
E K12 • Three additional courses
• Mathematics • Mathematics Summer Institute prior to the start of
SCHULICH SCHOOL
Mid 80s • Calculus • Calculus the engineering program.
OF ENGINEERING
• Chemistry • Chemistry
• Physics • Biology If Calculus is not attempted, the final
admission average will be a minimum
K12
of 5% higher. Calculus will be replaced
Low 80s to high 80s, depending • English with another approved course.
on teachable subject area • Four additional courses
• English
• Mathematics
FACULTY OF Calculus is required and Physics is
High 80s • Chemistry
KINESIOLOGY recommended for Biomechanics.
• Biology
• One additional course
• English CUMMING SCHOOL • English
Low 80s to high 80s, depending • Mathematics OF MEDICINE Low 80s • Biology
on teachable subject area • Two science courses
Community Rehabilitation • Three additional courses
• English
CUMMING SCHOOL • Mathematics (minimum 70%) There are additional supplementary
OF MEDICINE High 80s • Chemistry requirements. Learn more:
• English Health Sciences • Biology cumming.ucalgary.ca/bhsc/future-students
Low 80s to high 80s, depending • One additional course
• History
on teachable subject area
• Three additional courses • English
• Mathematics
FACULTY OF NURSING Low 90s • Chemistry
• Biology
Applicants must meet the course • One additional course
requirements for the faculty offering
Low 80s to high 80s, depending a concurrent degree. You can view CLICK HERE Neuroscience:
on teachable subject area degree combinations online: mid 90s Students are encouraged to take
ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/ Biology: high 80s high school courses related to their
explore-programs/education • English intended major.
Computer Science: • Mathematics
FACULTY OF SCIENCE Natural Science and Environmental
mid 80s • Two science courses
• One additional course Science majors must meet
K12 K-12 Honours: mid 90s the admitting average of their
All other programs: concentration.
high 70s
2. English language test scores 3. Academic Communication
Present the minimum required Certificate (ACC) Important notes
score from an accepted test: If you apply for undergraduate
admission and complete the • Two courses in the same subject area may not
Duolingo - 115 IELTS - 6.5  View requirements
Academic Communication be presented to satisfy entrance requirements
TOEFL (internet-based) - 86 unless the courses are Mathematics and
for your specific
Certificate (ACC) by the end
Nursing & education require higher scores. Calculus. country or curriculum.
of summer term in the year CLICK HERE
of application, you could be Use our admission
considered for conditional • Only one senior-level course of the same requirements tool to
Learn more online, including what
other tests are accepted. admission to a degree program. language may be used to satisfy admission see the courses you ucalgary.ca/future-students/
requirements. undergraduate/requirements
Learn more at: esl.ucalgary.ca/ need for your program
CLICK HERE
programs/academic-communication- • A maximum of one Fine Arts course may be of choice.
certificate
ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-11 used for admission
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 COST FUNDING

Tuition and fees Financial awards

Estimated costs for your first year

$20M+ $20,000 – 25%
$100,000
Scholarships, bursaries Entering students who
An education from one of Canada’s top-five research universities is a valuable investment. Value of prestige receive a scholarship,
and awards available
UCalgary’s tuition and fees compare favorably to other highly ranked universities. awards bursary or award
annually

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c  
International Domestic

General fees, books

Residence and
tuition tuition and supplies meal plan expenses

$24,408 - $32,307 $6,598 - $8,646 $1,900 - $2,400 $7,996 - $14,078

Estimated costs are for an eight-month period (September to April) and are based on an expected first-year course load (10 courses)
and a typical student's experience in residence. Fees are based on the 2022 – 2023 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed regularly
by the Board of Governors, in consultation with students. You can find all the most up-to-date tuition and fee amounts at: ucalgary.ca/
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Aug. 15 Dec. 1 Dec. 15

First day to apply for Deadline to submit prestige Deadline to submit
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to be considered for
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Deadline to apply or Deadline to submit your Deadline to accept your
change your program transcripts and proof offer of admission
choices of English Language
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Deadline for high school residence and receive Sept. 5
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Classes start, and you begin your life as a
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What's a day in the life of a UCalgary student

look like? Hear from two current students,
Damilola and Bharat.
Take a closer look at life as a
Orientation is
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other students and
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UCalgary.
about life as a student and the amazing
opportunities available on our Choose
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Join us online or in person for events such as We offer weekly virtual campus tours.
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