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University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta

38,000 Students on Campus
Calgary Location
1,500,000 Metro Population
38,000 Students on Campus
Calgary Location
1,500,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

The University of Calgary is Canada's youngest top research innovation university, a leader in entrepreneurial thinking, and has 38,000 students in over 250 discipline-varied, undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The focus on student experience and drive to help everyone explore their potential, make it the place to try something new! A 530 acre campus is natural and vibrant a short transit ride to the city centre, with a shopping mall and modern urban living and leisure district within walking distance. Facilities on campus are modern and state-of-the-art, including libraries, student hubs and athletics and workout spaces, with an Olympic speed skating oval, ice rinks, and aquatic centre, and an extensive intramural sports program. Over 300 student clubs provide opportunities for shared interest engagement in topics of culture, diversity and inclusion, academics, sustainability, technology, innovation and everything in between.

Experiential (hands-on) learning and innovative thinking is embedded across curriculum and within university culture.

5 major Rocky Mountain ski/hike/mountain bike resorts are within 3 hours of the city.

Calgary is Canada's sunniest major city - on average 333 sunny days per year.

Helpful Information

For an overview of our Incoming Exchange program please refer to our Incoming Exchange Students section.

Exchange students are eligible to take courses from across Faculties and Schools, however, flexibility, patience and persistence is critical for course enrolment as incoming exchange students don't register for courses until after UCalgary students, affecting seat availability. Prepare for course enrolment by reviewing and understanding our Course Restrictions and Limitations information.

On-campus housing offers a variety of room selections with varying price points, as well as optional meal plans, however placement is not guaranteed. Application immediately upon issuance of a UCalgary Student ID#, is highly recommended. (Confirmation of acceptance to UCalgary is not required to apply).

Off-campus housing resources and search support are available on UCalgary’s Off-campus Housing section and through the Off-campus Housing Coordinator.

Location Information

Calgary has consistently ranked in the top 10 most livable and cleanliest cities globally. A total population of 1.5 million, with an average age of 40; the demographic diversity within the city influences a richness of celebrations, events and festivals. Workforce expertise and talent are rapidly scaling new tech, digital and creative economy industries, along with contributions to the future of energy mix and transition.  Located where the picturesque Rocky Mountains and rivers flowing through the heart of our city, converge with the prairies: promoting nature connection and outdoor adventure, both locally and regionally. Well-known sites include the Historic Town of Banff, Lake Louise, major ski/mountain bike/hiking resorts, and the prehistoric badlands.  Calgary's mountain proximity brings shifting weather patterns, with warm summers and Chinooks to break up the frosty winters. As the sunniest major city in Canada, with an average 333 sunny days, even winter boasts big blue skies.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/01/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 04/27/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

All majors in the Business, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Environmental Design (Architecture), Veterinary Medicine.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Biological Science, Computer Science, Psychology and Kinesiology are highly competitive and students may find it difficult to enroll in a broad selection of courses in these areas. Fine Arts courses are also limited and an audition or portfolio is required for registration.

OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

Students will be required to upload a copy of their official transcript when completing the UCalgary exchange application. Courses with pre-requisities will require approval from the respective UCalgary academic department prior to enrolment being permitted. More information is provided upon acceptance.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Eligibility Requirements
  • 2.75 - GPA Required
  • No students accepted from campuses within Canada (for Canadian campuses only)
  • No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/23/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Transportation Fee
$175
Term
Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$500
Term
Home
Optional
Recreation Fee
$48
Term
Home
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

General fees required by exchange students include the Campus Recreation Fee and UPASS Transportation Fee. Fee amounts quoted above are based on 2025/2026 rates, 2026/2027 rates will be updated once they are available.

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 01/06/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4200
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Exchange students live in second year or upper year housing depending on whether a sophomore, junior or senior within their degree. In shared accommodations, students have separate bedrooms while sharing other living spaces. It is strongly recommended to submit your housing application immediately upon receiving your UCalgary Student ID# as spaces can be highly competitive.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

For students who choose to live off-campus during their exchange, the University provides support in navigating this search through on-line resources, access to an Off-campus Housing Coordinator and the option of joining the online Exchange Student Hub which connects exchange students within their cohort term.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $3000
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Meal plans are available for students living in on-campus housing or off-campus housing. There are a few meal plan options available including: 7 day or 5 day (weekdays) All You Care to Eat and swipe/meal plans.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Good

This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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