University of Calgary

University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The history of the University of Calgary can be traced back to 1905, when the Alberta Normal School was established in Calgary to train primary and secondary school teachers in the new province. In 1944, the University of Alberta opened a branch campus in Calgary, which offered a limited number of undergraduate programs.

In the 1950s and 1960s, there was growing demand for a fully independent university in Calgary. In 1966, the University of Calgary was granted autonomy from the University of Alberta. The new university quickly grew in size and scope, and by the early 1970s, it was offering a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

The University of Calgary has continued to grow and develop in the decades since its founding. The university has expanded its campus, added new programs, and attracted world-class faculty and researchers. Today, UCalgary is one of Canada's leading universities, with a strong reputation for academic excellence and research innovation.

The University of Calgary is a proud member of the U15 Group, a consortium of Canada's leading research universities. UCalgary is also a member of the World Universities Network, a global network of universities dedicated to international collaboration and research excellence.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, University of Calgary is positioned as the #182 top university in the world, which makes it the #8 top university in Canada.

University Profile

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2024 Ranking	#8
University Name	University of Calgary
Acronym	UofC
Year Established	1966
Motto	Mo Shùile Togam Suas
Motto in English	I will lift up mine eyes
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban
Colors	Red, gold and black

Location

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Address	2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Phone	+1 (403) 210 7625
Fax	+1 (403) 220 0762
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Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities	n/a	n/a		n/a
Business & Social Sciences	n/a	n/a		n/a
Engineering	n/a	n/a		n/a
Language & Cultural Studies	n/a	n/a		n/a
Medicine & Health	n/a	n/a		n/a
Science & Technology	n/a	n/a		n/a

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Ranking History

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Admission Info

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

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