University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada · Research

Energy sector powerhouse with strong ties to Alberta's oil and gas industry.

Admissions Data — University of Calgary

Acceptance Rate61% (Accessible)
Admission Average83-89%
Regular DecisionMar 1
Application Fee$135
Average Financial Aid$4,000
Need-Blind AdmissionsNo
Total Enrollment34,000 students
International Students17%
International TuitionCAD $28000
LocationCalgary, Canada
Founded1966
TypeResearch
QS World Rank#168
THE World Rank#251
US News Rank#CA8
Research OutputVery Good

Notable Strengths

Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarship up to CAD $8000.

Applying to University of Calgary as an International Student

University of Calgary typically requires an admission average of 83-89% (percentage marks). Canadian universities use percentage averages, not the US 4.0 GPA scale.

With an acceptance rate of 61%, University of Calgary is a accessible institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

The Regular Decision deadline is Mar 1. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.

International student tuition at University of Calgary is CAD $28000 per year.

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