University of Calgary
- Canada
- Founded 1966
Overview
The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The University of Calgary started in 1944 as the Calgary branch of the University of Alberta, founded in 1908, prior to being instituted into a separate, autonomous university in 1966.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1966Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | CalgarySource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 14,291 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Seymour Schulich Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship for Calgary Area Residents Check the official page
- Seymour Schulich Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship for Students Outside the Calgary Area Check the official page
- Seymour Schulich Community Service/Entrepreneurial Entrance Award For Calgary Area Residents Check the official page
- Seymour Schulich Community Service/Entrepreneurial Entrance Award for Students Outside the Calgary Area Check the official page
- University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship Check the official page
University of Calgary's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Stephen Harper (opens in a new tab)22nd prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015
- James Gosling (opens in a new tab)Canadian computer scientist
- Pierre Poilievre (opens in a new tab)Canadian politician
- Theo de Raadt (opens in a new tab)Leader of the OpenBSD project
- Robert Thirsk (opens in a new tab)Canadian astronaut
- Hayley Wickenheiser (opens in a new tab)Canadian ice hockey and softball player
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Rankings
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