OVERVIEW
Founded in 1966, University of Calgary is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Calgary (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Alberta. Officially accredited/recognized by the Alberta Advanced Education, University of Calgary (UofC) is a large (enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Calgary (UofC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Canadian higher education organization a most particular institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UofC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities and activities, financial aids and scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Name | University of Calgary |
|---|---|
| Acronym | UofC |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | Mo Shùile Togam Suas I will lift up mine eyes |
| Colours | Red, gold and black |
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LOCATION
| Address | 2500 University Drive NW Calgary MLB 117 Alberta Canada |
|---|---|
| Population range | 1,000,000-5,000,000 |
| Phone | +1 (403) 210 7625 |
| Fax | +1 (403) 220 0762 |
COURSE LEVELS AND AREAS OF STUDIES
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YEARLY TUITION RANGE
| Undergraduate | ||
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| Local students | $ 5,593.5 CAD | |
| International students | $ 12,695.9 CAD |
ADMISSIONS
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| International Students |  Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Admission Selection |  Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades |
| Admission Rate |  10-20% |
| Admission Office | MLB 117, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary MLB 117 |
| Phone | +1 (403) 210 7625 |
SIZE AND PROFILE
| Student Enrollment |  25,000-29,999 |
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| Academic Staff |  4,000-4,499 |
| Control Type |  Public |
| Entity Type |  Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar |  Semesters |
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| Campus Setting |  Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
| Library |  Yes  |
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| Housing |  Yes |
| Sports Facilities |  Yes |
| Financial Aids |  Yes |
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| Study Abroad |  Yes |
| Distance Learning | Yes |
Important: please contact or visit the University of Calgary‘s official website for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.
ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Year of first Accreditation
1966
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and license the University of Calgary as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in a particular section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- 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)
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
University of Calgary |
WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE
VIDEO PRESENTATION
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook
University of Calgary’s official Facebook page for social networking
Twitter
University of Calgary’s official Twitter webpage for micro-blogging and news updates
LinkedIn
University of Calgary’s LinkedIn profile for business and academic networking
YouTube or Vimeo
University of Calgary’s official YouTube or Vimeo channel for videos
Flickr or Instagram
University of Calgary’s official Flickr or Instagram webpage for photo galleries