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University of Calgary Ranking
University of Calgary Course Ranking
University of Calgary US News and World Report Rankings 2025
University of Calgary QS World University Rankings 2026
University of Calgary Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2026
University of Calgary ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2025
University of Calgary Student Reviews

University of Calgary
University of Calgary Ranking

One of the most popular options among Indian students planning to study abroad in Canada, University of Calgary is a ranked university globally. Known for its dynamic academic set up, the university is ranked by some of the popular ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity Ranking and QS, etc.

Let’s take a look at how the university is ranked this year and how has this ranking moved when compared with the previous year. Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks University of Calgary at #228 globally and #9 in Canada. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #209 and has dropped when compared with its 2024 national rank of #8.

Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique assessment method that compiles publically available rankings from multiple global sources and showcases them in an easy-to-understand manner. This makes it easy for you as an Indian student to decide on the university you should study at.

Moving on to QS, the global standing of University of Calgary is #211 for the 2026, which is a dropped trend when compared with 2025.

Look at the table below for the rankings -

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	182	198	211
THE	201	201	201	200
US News	175	206	204	Not Ranked

Country level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#238

ARWU Ranking

#151

THE Ranking

#200

US News Ranking

#204

QS Ranking

#211

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Q: Which university offers a better chance of acceptance among The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and University of Calgary?

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is around 95% making admission to the university relatively easy for the student and on the contrary the acceptance rate at the Uni of Calgary is around 10-20% indicating that admissions to the university are competitive and selective. International students are also required to score equal to or higher scores than the minimum accepted English Language proficiency test scores stated by the respective universities.

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University of Calgary Course Ranking

University of Calgary offers a wide range of future-ready courses from a variety of fields of study such as Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science. The university courses are acknowledged globally, by prominent ranking publications, with Shiksha Popularity World Ranking its Engineering courses at #146 in 2025. Shiksha Popularity Ranking has declined when compared with 2024 rank of #118.

Additionally, the Engineering and Technology courses have also been ranked at #192 trend as per the 2025 rankings rolled out by QS showcasing declined trend when compared to 2024.

Global ranking body Shiksha Popularity World Ranking also ranks its Business & Management Studies courses. It has ranked University of Calgary Business & Management Studies courses at #295 globally in 2025. Additionally, its Global MBA programs offered are also quite popular in the country and globally as these are ranked at #201 by QS in 2025.

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#102	#118	#146
Business & Management Studies	#255	#274	#295
Law	#365	#144	#160
Medicine & Health Sciences	#208	#223	#263
Science	#250	#335	#346

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is the University of Calgary good for Engineering?

The University of Calgary is good for pursuing Engineering. The university provides affordable options to international students and gives a wide range of options. As per an unofficial source, the university ranked #287 in Engineering as per subject rankings 2024. In addition, students can be admitted to specializations including Oil and Gas Engineering; Energy Engineering; Sustainable Systems Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; and more that can lead to opportunities in big firms.

University of Calgary US News and World Report Rankings 2025

US News and World Report is a US American media company that releases a list of ranks of various global universities. It provides global, national, regional, and subject-based rankings. The university considers many factors while providing rankings to the universities which include graduation rates, peer assessment, first-year retention rates, student-faculty ratio, standardized tests, etc.

According to the US News and World Report Global Rankings 2024, the University of Notre Dame is ranked #40

According to the US News and World Report Global Rankings 2024, the University of Notre Dame is ranked #407 and #378 in 2025. A few of the subjects of this university that rank well in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings are Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, etc.

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Global Universities	175	206	204

University of Calgary Vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

A comparison of University of Calgary with other Canadian universities is given below:

University Name	2023	2024
University of Calgary	#175	#206
Simon Fraser University	#317	#408
McMaster University	#138	#127
Western University	#300	#311

For Global University category rankings, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the universities according to their performance set across a variety of indicators. These indicators are Global Research Reputation, Regional Research Reputation, Conferences, Books, Total Citations, Publications, etc. Here is the US News Best Global Universities Ranking Criteria.

University of Calgary QS World University Rankings 2026

The QS Rankings is known to give a yearly assessment of the rankings of top universities worldwide since the year 2004.

For the year 2026, the QS rank of University of Calgary is #211 and #198 in 2025. By seeing this, trend, it can be concluded that Calgary rankings are declining with each passing year.

Additionally, some of the top ranked courses at Calgary University includes Accounting, Finance, Architecture and Built Environment, etc.

The QS Rankings is known to give a yearly assessment of the rankings of top universities worldwide since the year 2004.

For the year 2026, the QS rank of University of Calgary is #211 and #198 in 2025. By seeing this, trend, it can be concluded that Calgary rankings are declining with each passing year.

Additionally, some of the top ranked courses at Calgary University includes Accounting, Finance, Architecture and Built Environment, etc.

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
World University	182	198	211
Accounting and Finance	201	251	251
Architecture and Built Environment	151	151	201
Biological Sciences	151	163	170
Engineering and Technology	153	192	179
Global MBA	201	201	201
Law and Legal Studies	251	301	201
Mathematics	201	251	251
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	201	201	201
Medicine	101	132	119
Nursing	51	51	51
Physics and Astronomy	251	251	251
Politics	– / –	301	301
Sociology	301	251	– / –

University of Calgary vs Other Canadian Universities: QS Ranking Comparison

The QS World ranking body has ranked some Canadian universities, including the University of Calgary. The Western University is ranked the best out of all the ones mentioned. Simor Fraser, on the other hand ranks the last out of all the Canadian unis given.

A comparison of Canadian Universities with the University of Calgary is given below:

University	QS Ranking 2024	QS Ranking 2025	QS Ranking 2026
University of Calgary	#182	#198	#211
Simon Fraser University	#318	#319	#308
McMaster University	#189	#176	#173
Western University	#114	#120	#151

For the year 2025, QS has ranked more than 1,500 institutions.The important factors are academic reputation, citations per faculty, employment outcomes, employer reputation, international faculty or student ratio.

Parameters	Scores for 2025
Academic reputation	100
Citations per faculty	84.8
Employment outcomes	100
Employer reputation	100
Faculty student ratio	100
International faculty ratio	98.1
International research network	100
International student ratio	97.7
Sustainability	85

Also Check: QS World University Ranking Methodology

Commonly asked questions
On University of Calgary QS Ranking

Q: What are the QS rankings for top courses offered at University of Calgary?

University of Calgary has been ranked in top 200 universities and so are the courses offered by this university.

Some of QS Rankings are given as follows:

Course	2023	2024
World University	242	182
Accounting and Finance	151	201
Architecture and Built Environment	151	151
Biological Sciences	151	151
Communication and Media Studies	201	NA
Engineering and Technology	147	153

University of Calgary Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2026

Times Higher Education has been providing performance data on universities for students since 2004. It creates university rankings to evaluate university performance on the global stage and provides a resource for readers to know the different missions and successes of higher education institutions.

In the Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings 2026, the University of Calgary ranks at #200 in the nation. A decline of 1 spot can be observed here.

Some of the subjects that are ranked at

In the Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings 2026, the University of Calgary ranks at #200 in the nation. A decline of 1 spot can be observed here.

Some of the subjects that are ranked at the top are given in the list below -

Arts & Humanities
Clinical and Health
Engineering
Law
Life Sciences
Business and Economics
Computer Sciences

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	201	201	200
Arts and Humanities	301	301	301
Engineering	176	176	176
Law	126	201	201
Life Sciences	201	201	176
Medicine and Health	101	101	101
PG Business and Economics	251	251	301
PG Computer Science	301	301	301
Psychology	126	151	126

University of Calgary THE World University Ranking 2026: Ranking Comparison

The University of Calgary has been ranked in the top 50 universities based on the global rankings and engagement. It ranks at #200 position in 2026. This university ranks better than Simon Fraser University and Western University but not McMaster University. For all of them, the rankings are either constant or improved a little.

Look at the comparison of the Netherlands Universities with the university is given below:

University	Times Higher Education Ranking 2024	Times Higher Education Ranking 2025	Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
University of Calgary	#201	#201	#200
Simon Fraser University	#251	#301	#301
McMaster University	#103	#116	#116
Western University	#201	#201	#201

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings are the global performance tables that judge research-intensive universities across their core areas like -

Research
Teaching
Knowledge Transfer
International Outlook

THE has ranked more than 2,000 universities in 2026. The overall score this university received is 58.7 out of 100.

Some of the other scores given for the University of Calgary are given as follows:

Particulars	Times Higher Education Scores in 2026
Teaching	37.8
Research Environment	43.1
Research Quality	83.6
Industry	91.4
International Outlook	83.3

Commonly asked questions
On University of Calgary THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking

Q: Which is better - UWinnipeg or University of Calgary or TRU?

A few factors that may be responsible in deciding whether to study at UWinnipeg or TRU or Calgary University are tuition fee, class sizes, faculty, desired programme availability, etc. A comparison of these 3 universities is given below:

University of Calgary ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2025

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is also known as the Shanghai Ranking is one of the annual publications of world university rankings. ARWU is regarded as one of the three most influential and widely observed university rankings, alongside QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

As per ARWU, the University of Calgary is ranked at #151 which is constant from last year. These rankings have improved from 2023 though.

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Universities	201	151	151
Law	– / –	201	– / –
Mathematics	– / –	– / –	301
Nursing	201	76	151
Political Sciences	301	301	– / –
Sociology	– / –	151	101

University of Calgary Vs Other Universities: ARWU Ranking Comparison

As per AQWU rankings available for the mentioned Canadian universities, McMaster University ranks the best and the University of Calgary is right after this. SFU ranks last out of all.

A comparison of University of Calgary rankings with other similar universities is given below:

University	ARWU 2023	ARWU 2024	ARWU 2025
University of Calgary	#201	#151	#151
Simon Fraser University	#301	#301	#401
McMaster University	#98	#101	#101
Western University	#301	#201	#301

The ranking parameters of ARWU are quality of education, quality of faculty, research output, and per capita performance. The weightage that each parameter carries is given below:

Parameter	Weightage
Quality of Education	10%
Quality of Faculty	20%
Research Output	40%
Per Capita Performance	10%

Check Shanghai (ARWU) Ranking Methodology from here

University of Calgary
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

14% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Easy going

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Sporty

Internships3.4

Part time work4.4

Post study jobs3.4

Quality of faculty3.4

Student Life4.2

Value for money3.2

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.8

Indian Food4.4

Permanent Immigration4.8

Anonymous

Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2023

3.5

Balanced Review, If you have patience and hard-working attitude then Canada is the country for you.

Tips: Reach out to Professors and ask them for TA and RA. This will help you a lot in gaining experience and also earning more than minimum wage. If you are planning for Canada then have a high level of patience. Things go very slowly. You can hear after 4 months about an interview. University fees are very high. Make sure you know your budget and then make a decision.

Likes (Safety): University handled well during COVID. Even though classes were offline, all the precautions were maintained. They supplied enough support on health and hygiene. Exams were conducted online during COVID. Also, there were very few cases in Alberta compared to other provinces.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The University of Calgary doesn't provide its students with any career support. They conduct career fair and information sessions, but it is always crowded, and you cannot meet with the employers. They only call a few companies which have offices in Alberta.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2023Read more

Anonymous

Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2023

4.6

A diverse educational institution.

Tips: After moving here you have more responsibility and maturity. You develop a sense of responsibility where you have to work and earn for yourself and your family in a better way. Independence is what you learn. I am very much satisfied. It can be hard for some people as there is a huge cultural gap but it is easy to come around it.

Likes (Public transportation): Campus is about 3-4 kms from the city, easily accessible by public transportation. You can stay close to the university as well. Very affordable for students who have less income due to part-time jobs. They can get low income transit passes which is the cheapest.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Depends on the type of work, but usually between 15-20 companies are available. Starting salary is 65,000-70,000 CAD/year depending on the different job descriptions. For instance, my field is masters in project management so that was my starting salary.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1275

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65150

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2023Read more

Anonymous

Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.2

Good place to settle in, friendly people.

Tips: You will find lots of Indian students here, at least in graduate school. So I can safely assume that you won't face any cultural shift unless you are enrolled in some other field. There are almost no scholarships in engineering unless you are an MS student. However, there are bursaries available depending on your expenses and student income.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): I think Alberta is the best province if you are planning to get settled here. It has many immigrant-friendly programs for PR. It has lower tax rates and there are more opportunities here in the engineering field. If you love to live near nature then I think you won't find any other province as good as this.

Dislikes (Internships): Less direct internship opportunities are available for graduate students. Although the university has a dedicated department for career building most of its activities revolve around undergrads. As a graduate student, you are expected to work on your own.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 975

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65150

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2021

One of the best quality system.

Tips: Coming to a new foreign country meant adjusting to a new culture, but the friendly campus community made it smoother. I am very satisfied with my university and courses. This university provides a diverse and enriching academic experience. Plus studying in Canada is a joy due to its welcoming atmosphere and stunning nature around us.

Likes (Public transportation): Our university campus has good connections to the city through buses and a Train light rail. Public transportation here is affordable and efficient, especially with the pass for students. It's easy to get around the city for shopping and entertainment, making life at the University of Calgary more enjoyable.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): At the university of Calgary professors in my department are friendly and easy to approach. We have a unique teaching method that includes a lot of hands-on learning, which I find very helpful. Our teaching faculty comes from all over the world, making our classes diverse and interesting.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1025

Prepping time for classes19 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 41575

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023Read more

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Master of Data Science and Analytics - Batch of 2023

4.1

Amazing city to be in and university is a great place to get a world exposure

Tips: I attended University of Calgary for Masters in Data Science and Analytics course. The course structure was good but when it comes to instructors for this course some are good but some are average. Also given it is a one year course it is fast-paced and you'll have a lot of assignments every week along with the projects and other deadlines. Lastly, internship is an important part of the program and don't expect the university to find one for you. You need to take the initiative to find your internship. Overall University has a good infrastructure and has all the facilities available for students. Also, Calgary is affordable when it comes to living expenses and safety is great.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 816

Prepping time for classes13 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 59793

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2023Read more

sai adarsh

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2022

4.6

Extraordinary experience. Very good college

Tips: The weather was so bad . So be careful and don't sit idle at free time, do some work. The part time jobs are more at that place so do any part time job . You will earn more money if you join in any IT field so be careful that you join in IT internship only.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): Once you settle in that place your life will be easier. If you settle in the country you will earn more money by regular periods. Time changes the money you get, and will be increased if you get permanent membership that is green card if you stay more years.

Dislikes (Value for money): The work you do and the money you get will not be sufficient. You will get money only if you join in any IT field. If you choose any other field you get the money but not enough. The prices of goods and any products will be slightly higher.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 6131

Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 138755

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2022Read more

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What is Nursing at University of Calgary known for?

Answered a month ago

Calgary Faculty of Nursing is under University of Calgary and this Nursing faculty is considered no.7 in Canada. According to the QS ranking, this Nursing faculty is ranked #51-100.

Calgary Faculty of Nursing is known for its research, curriculum, facilities, focus on practical exposure etc. Calgary

Kanishka Gambhir

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What is the best course to pursue at the University of Calgary Canada?

Answered a month ago

MArch program is the best one to pursue at Calgary University, according to the latest Shiksha rankings. Uni of Calgary ranks among the top 5 universities in Canada for its Master's of Architecture program.

It also ranks among the top 10 universities in Canada for its MS, and MSN programs.

Akash Gaur

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Has the Calgary University Canada improved in recent years?

Answered a month ago

Uni of Calgary has ranked among the top 10 universities in Canada and also among the top 200 universities in the world for the last few years. Given below is how the university has performed across platforms.

Platform	2026	2025	2024
THE World Rankings	#200	#201	#201
QS World	#211	#198	#182
US News	TBA	#204	#206

Akash Gaur

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What is the University of Calgary QS Ranking 2026?

Answered a month ago

The University of Calgary QS Ranking 2026 is #211 in the world. It has managed to keep itself in and around the top 200 universities in the world in recent years. Given below is how the university has performed as part of the QS Rankings in the last 3 years.

Year	2026	2025	2024
QS World Rank	#211	#198	#182

Akash Gaur

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How are Nursing courses at University of Calgary ranked?

Answered a month ago

Nursing at University of Calgary is considered one of the best in Canada and ranks high in list of best Nursing Schools as the university is ranked by some top ranking bodies in the world. QS Ranking ranks Calgary Nursing courses #51-100 in the world.

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