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University of Calgary
(UoC)
About
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. It is composed of 14 faculties and over 85 research institutes and centres. The main campus is located in the northwest...
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. It is composed of 14 faculties and over 85 research institutes and centres. The main campus is located in the northwest quadrant of the city near the Bow River and a smaller south campus is located in the city centre. The main campus houses most of the research facilities and works with provincial and federal research and regulatory agencies, several of which are housed next to the campus such as the Geological Survey of Canada. The main campus covers approximately 200 hectares.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 101 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 35,954
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 4,917
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
44 subjectsUS News
33 subjectsARWU
41 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 101–125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 126–150 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 176–200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsgovernment organization in Canada
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Calgary?
University of Calgary's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 249, THE Rank 200, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =204.
When was University of Calgary founded?
University of Calgary was founded in 1966.
What are the top subjects at University of Calgary?
Top subjects at University of Calgary include: Sports-Related Subjects, Veterinary Science, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Petroleum Engineering, Anatomy & Physiology.
Where is University of Calgary located?
University of Calgary is located in Calgary, Canada.