Is the University of Calgary for You?

Before you commit, make sure you pick the university that’s the right fit for you.

You’ll be spending four years or more at the university that you choose to study at. Beyond finding your program, it’s important that you find the right fit for you. Many research universities offer similar programs, but one of the biggest differences that will impact your experience is your location.

Located in Western Canada, Calgary is a short one-hour drive from the famous Rocky Mountains and is Canada’s energy and innovation hub with the most corporate offices per capita. The city is a safe, fun place to live with a thriving local community and booming job market. Our employers hire our students before they even graduate.

The University of Calgary is Canada’s #1 young university — a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. We are also ranked as one of the top 200 universities overall worldwide. A vibrant, urban university with a strong sense of community; our research expertise includes energy, brain and mental health, smart and secure cities, earth-space technologies, biomedical engineering and chronic diseases. Visit ucalgary.ca for more information.

We know it is important to support our students both inside and outside the classroom. University of Calgary students can take advantage of the many free programs and services provided on campus to help you achieve success. Make the most of your student experience by joining a club (there are over 300 to choose from) or finding activities and events that interest you. Calgary also has an active lifestyle and your student fees include access to all our Active Living facilities. You'll also receive 10% off rentals from our Outdoor Centre (the largest facility of its kind in North America). Visit ucalgary.ca/activeliving to learn more.