University profile

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Founded in 1966, University of Calgary is a university in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It enrols approximately 38,113 students. The institution is ranked #211 in the QS World University Rankings.

Admission rate
20%
Founded
1966
QS World Rank
#211
QS 2026 · Score 54.7

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — home students
Universities Canada 'Tuition fees by university' table (source: Statistics Canada), full-time Canadian undergraduate, arts and humanities programme, 2025-26. Published as a range $7,242-$7,242; value is the lower bound. Where a province charges out-of-province Canadians more (e.g. Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario), the lower bound is the in-province rate; this interpretation is ours, the page does not label the range ends.
Source: Tuition fees by university · as of 2025-26
C$7,242 / year
Undergraduate tuition — international students
Universities Canada 'Tuition fees by university' table (source: Statistics Canada), full-time international undergraduate, arts and humanities programme, 2025-26. Published as a range $29,598-$29,598; value is the lower bound (range covers variation within arts & humanities / year of study as published). Tuition only per source table.
Source: Tuition fees by university · as of 2025-26
C$29,598 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount = sum of full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate fall enrolment (FT undergrad 29,640, FT graduate 6,236, PT undergrad 1,198, PT graduate 1,039).
Source: Enrolment by university · as of Fall 2025
38,113

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

This university

Dates this university publishes for itself.

  • Application deadline: Fall undergraduate admission (incl. fee; last day to change program choices) · in 139 days
    Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
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About the institution

  • Affiliations: Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Association of Research Libraries, Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (+10 more)
Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at University of Calgary?

University of Calgary has an admission rate of approximately 20.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was University of Calgary founded?

University of Calgary was founded in 1966.

How many students attend University of Calgary?

University of Calgary enrols approximately 38,113 students.

How much is tuition at University of Calgary for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Calgary is about C$29,598 a year (2025-26, Tuition fees by university). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Calgary?

University of Calgary is ranked #211 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of University of Calgary?

The official website of University of Calgary is ucalgary.ca.

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