University of Calgary
Calgary · Sitio web oficial ↗
University of Calgary is in Calgary, Canada. Tuition for international students: C$30,782–C$40,283 (≈ US$21,600–28,300) per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: GCE / A-levels Two A-levels + three additional subjects, or four AS-levels + one more subject; grades D/E not acceptable; International Baccalaureate Three higher-level courses with no grades below 3; must meet the admission score and program course requirements. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86. Applying: intake: Fall; application fee C$145. Scholarships: 5 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition C$30,782–C$40,283 per year (≈ US$21,600–28,300) + housing and meals C$9,682–C$17,086 per year (≈ US$6,800–12,000) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 4 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship: only for students from China, RAE de Hong Kong (China), RAE de Macao (China). |
| Chances of admission | GCE / A-levels: Two A-levels + three additional subjects, or four AS-levels + one more subject; grades D/E not acceptable. International Baccalaureate: Three higher-level courses with no grades below 3; must meet the admission score and program course requirements. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 86, Duolingo 120, PTE 60. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 1 mar (Application deadline) |
| Where and how students live | Calgary · 10 km from YYC airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals C$9,682–C$17,086 per year |
| Working while studying | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Please note that our Entrance Award program is available for both Canadian and international applicants.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Offered annually to undergraduate international students entering first year in any undergraduate degree in the upcoming fall term who have satisfied the university's English Language Proficiency requirement.”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (6)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “To ensure success at UCalgary, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency to meet the English language requirement and be considered for admission.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Successful completion of at least three years of formal, full-time study in English at a secondary school that meets one of the following requirements: a. Is in an exempt country”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“TOEFL (internet-based) Tests taken before January 21, 2026: 86 Tests taken on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“IELTS (academic) – 6.5”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Duolingo – 120”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“PTE Academic 80 with no skills scores below 75 65 with no skills scores below 65 60”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Complete the ACC, the UCalgary English Pathway Program. If you're registered in the ACC, you may be eligible for conditional admission to a degree program.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“ACC students who apply to an applicable UCalgary undergraduate and graduate degree program, and meet the competitive admission requirements are eligible for conditional admission.”esl.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English is the official language of instruction at the University of Calgary.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from China, RAE de Hong Kong (China), RAE de Macao (China)
- Amount: C$20,000 (≈ US$14,100) / año
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 3 years
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Fuentes (4)
“Award value $20,000 (Renewable)”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Offered annually to an international student entering first year in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Calgary. Renewable in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00 over a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Academic merit Financial need Must have graduated from a recognized high school in China, including Hong Kong and Macau”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Application to apply for High School Nominated Awards - New Students”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: C$20,000 (≈ US$14,100) / año
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 3 years
Fuentes (4)
“Award value $20,000 (Renewable)”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Offered annually to undergraduate international students entering first year in any undergraduate degree in the upcoming fall term who have satisfied the university's English Language Proficiency requirement.”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Renewable in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients achieve a GPA of 2.60 or more over a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms and continue to pay an international differential tuition fee as an international student.”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Number of awards 2”ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12High School Entrance Awards
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: C$500–C$10,000 (≈ US$351–7,000)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 mar
Fuentes (4)
“Our High School Awards and Bursaries application encompasses 1,100+ awards that vary from $500 to $10,000”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“These awards consider a range of criteria, such as academic performance, financial need, and extracurricular involvement.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Deadline: March 1 Application required: Yes”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Please note that our Entrance Award program is available for both Canadian and international applicants.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12President's Admission Scholarship
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: C$5,000 (≈ US$3,500)
- Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 95%+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
“By applying for admission, you'll automatically be considered for some scholarships such as our President's Admission Scholarship. This award is valued at $5,000 and is given to any student with an admission average of 95% or higher.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“President's Admission Scholarship Have a final admission average of 95.00% or higher as calculated by the Undergraduate Admissions Office No application is required—you'll automatically receive the award if you meet the admission average”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Please note that our Entrance Award program is available for both Canadian and international applicants.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Prestige Awards
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 dic
Fuentes (3)
“UCalgary prestige awards are valued up to $30,400 and many are renewable. These awards are for our high-achieving incoming students.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Deadline: Dec. 1 Application required: Yes”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Please note that our Entrance Award program is available for both Canadian and international applicants.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The Haskayne School of Business offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Commerce (BComm or BComm (Honours)) degree.”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Biological Sciences BSc · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Biological Sciences BSc BSc Honours, BSc Co-operative Education, BSc Co-operative Education Honours”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All BSc and BA programs within the Faculty normally require four years to complete, with the exception of the Combined Degree programs and the Co-operative Education/Co-operative Education programs that require at least five years.”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Computer Science BSc · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Computer Science BSc BSc Honours, BSc Co-operative Education, BSc Co-operative Education Honours”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All BSc and BA programs within the Faculty normally require four years to complete, with the exception of the Combined Degree programs and the Co-operative Education/Co-operative Education programs that require at least five years.”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Data Science BSc · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Data Science BSc BSc Co-operative Education”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All BSc and BA programs within the Faculty normally require four years to complete, with the exception of the Combined Degree programs and the Co-operative Education/Co-operative Education programs that require at least five years.”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Aug. 15 International application opens: Fall undergraduate admission – students requiring a study permit can submit the undergraduate application for admission.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | C$145 one-time (≈ US$102) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Submit your application and pay your $125 (Canadian education only) or $145 (any international education) application fee.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “To ensure success at UCalgary, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency to meet the English language requirement and be considered for admission.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All applicants must meet UCalgary's English language requirement.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International institutions Upload unofficial, institution-issued transcripts directly to your Student Centre To Do list .”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications are reviewed for admission when all required documents have been received and the non-refundable application fee has been paid.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application — Fall intake | 1 marFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “March 1 Application deadline: Fall undergraduate admission Deadline to submit your application, including paying your non-refundable application fee.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Aug. 15 International application opens: Fall undergraduate admission – students requiring a study permit can submit the undergraduate application for admission.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Scholarship application — Fall intake | 1 dicFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Dec. 1 Application deadline: Prestige Award for incoming high school students”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Deadline: Dec. 1 Application required: Yes”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | C$30,782–C$40,283 per year (≈ US$21,600–28,300) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | C$9,682–C$17,086 per year (≈ US$6,800–12,000) (2026–27 figure) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | C$116 per year (≈ US$81) (reference) (reference) Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | C$23,448 per year (≈ US$16,500) (reference) |
Fuentes (11)
“INTERNATIONAL TUITION”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“$30,782 - $40,283”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Estimated costs are for an 8-month period (September to April) and are based on an expected first-year course load (10 courses) and a typical student's experience in residence. Fees are based on the 2026-27 academic year.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“RESIDENCE AND MEAL PLAN EXPENSES”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“$9,682 - $17,086”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“A meal plan is mandatory for students living in first-year residence.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students’ Union Health Plan (per 12 months) $115.80”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“(Effective Feb 1, 2025) $115.80 (charged once a year, not per semester)”su.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Health and Dental Fees (students may opt out with proof of alternative coverage)”su.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you’re applying directly from high school, you’re guaranteed a place in residence for your first year if you apply by May 1”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Apply for residence by May 1 to secure a guaranteed spot on campus for your first year.”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you’re applying directly from high school, you’re guaranteed a place in residence for your first year if you apply by May 1”www.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. government rule Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“If you’re working during a break scheduled by your DLI, such as summer and winter holidays, or a reading week, you can work unlimited hours off campus”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 24 government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Formalized Co-operative Education and Internship programs are programs recognized with a sub-degree nomenclature that provide students the opportunity to enhance their education by acquiring work experience before graduation.”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students in the Co-operative Education/Internship program complete academic curriculum while integrating a required number of work terms, as indicated by their program, into their degree. All terms including work terms are full-time and all students normally receive a salary while on a work term.”calendar.ucalgary.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. government rule Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“If your program was at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.”www.canada.ca ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Calgary |
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| Nearest major airport | Calgary International Airport (YYC), about 10 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q1067471 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).