University of Calgary

Over 250 courses are offered by the University of Calgary via 14 faculties. Study areas at this university include Computer Science, Data Science and Analytics, Nursing, Management, Geology, etc. Among Indian students, some of the University of Calgary popular courses are-

• MSc in Computer Science
• MSc in Data Science and Analytics
• MBA
• Master of Nursing

The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship is offered to UG students. It is applicable to any UG course. This is a merit-based scholarship of UCalagry. The award value of this scholarship is CAD 20,000 (Around INR 13.3 lakh). 

• This scholarship is renewable in the second, third, and fourth year of the degree, provide students maintain a GPA of 2.60

QS subject rankings for 2026 for Calgary University Canada are-

• Petroleum Engineering: #36
• Nursing: #51-100
• Medicine: #119
• Psychology: #101-150
• Life Sciences and Medicine: #131

The UCalgary general fees cover services like the U-pass, campus recreation, and some other student services on campus. Given below is a breakdown of the general fee that students need to budget for:

Tuition fee at UCalgary is usually due by the start of each term. Students who are unable to pay their fees by then will start accuring a late interest worth 1% per month.

The interest usually applies to past due balance of CAD 100 (INR 7 K) or more.  A final notice will be sent after outstanding balance has reached 120 days past due date. Failure to pay fees by then can lead to cancellation of enrollment at UCalgary.

Yes, students can pay their fees in installments at UCalgary. Students can set up a payment plan around 30 days in advance of the term start. Deadline to apply for a payment plan is by tuition and fee payment deadline for the upcoming term.

A deposit worth CAD 540 or INR 37.7 K (for Fall and Winter intake) or CAD 270 or INR 18.8 K (for Spring and Summer intake) applies to enrol in a UCalgary payment plan.

Yes, Indian students can take courses or research at another university/college while studying at UCalgary. These can be used as credit towards their current degree.

To enrol in universities/colleges that don't have an exchange agreement with UCalgary, students will need a Letter of Permission (LOP) from their faculty. Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more.

An option is a course that allows students to explore an additional area of interest, outside their chosen major or degree at UCalgary. The first year of each programme typically includes several options.

Each faculty offers some course options that can be taken by students as per their interests. To know more about the same, check the official UCalgary website.

Yes, students can change their course at the Calgary Uni Canada. But the method depends on whether a student is interested in changing a single class or switching their entire degree program.

• To change individual classes - Students can use the Student Centre on myUCalgary platform to add or drop courses
• To change the entire program - Students are required to submit a Change of programme application via the Student Centre on the official UCalgary platform

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.