🇨🇦 University of Calgary — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #249 · CAD $30,782–41,487 a year · Calgary
Quick Facts
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #249 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Part of a 38,000-student body (30,000 undergraduate, 7,700 graduate), particularly in engineering and energy-related programs given Calgary's oil and gas industry presence — a strong 96.3% graduate employment rate. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program. |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
CAD $30,782–41,487 per year (2026-27 estimate for 10 courses (most faculties to Engineering)). Source: UCalgary Calendar 2026-27, via SettleCanada, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least CAD $23,448 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Scholarships
International Entrance Scholarships and program-specific awards are available for qualifying applicants, generally assessed automatically on admission — check current amounts with the international student office.
An Unusual Multi-Campus Footprint
Calgary runs 4 campuses in Canada (Main, Foothills, Downtown, and Spyhill) plus a genuinely unusual fifth location: a dedicated nursing campus in Doha, Qatar — a distinctive international footprint most Canadian universities this size don't have. On the domestic side, Calgary's location in Canada's energy sector hub gives engineering and business graduates direct access to oil and gas employers headquartered in the city specifically, a practical advantage tightly tied to Alberta's PNP given its focus on skilled trades and technical occupations relevant to the sector.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Calgary graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with Alberta's PNP (Alberta Advantage Immigration Program) offering an additional pathway alongside federal Express Entry, particularly relevant for energy-sector graduates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Calgary good for international students?
University of Calgary is ranked #249 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 11th of the 20 universities in Canada covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs CAD $30,782–41,487 a year depending on the program. After graduating: post-Graduation Work Permit: up to 3 years after a 2+ year program (field-of-study rules apply to most college grads). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does University of Calgary charge international students?
CAD $30,782–41,487 per year (2026-27 estimate for 10 courses (most faculties to Engineering)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for University of Calgary?
Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program.
Can I work in Canada after graduating from University of Calgary?
Calgary graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with Alberta's PNP (Alberta Advantage Immigration Program) offering an additional pathway alongside federal Express Entry, particularly relevant for energy-sector graduates.
See the full Canada university landscape and visa pathway.
🇨🇦 Canada University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official University of Calgary Website
Worked example: a full degree at University of Calgary
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | C$30,782 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026-27 estimate for 10 courses (most faculties to Engineering)) |
| Living costs | C$23,448 a year (IRCC study permit minimum for one person outside Quebec, from 1 Sept 2026 (Quebec: $24,617)) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | C$216,920 ≈ ₹1.47 crore ≈ $154,744 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | C$230,286 ≈ ₹1.57 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | C$259,740 ≈ ₹1.77 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- UCalgary Calendar 2026-27, via SettleCanada
- Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027
- CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for University of Calgary come from the UCalgary Calendar 2026-27, via SettleCanada; the QS 2027 position from Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027; living costs from CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official University of Calgary website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of University of Calgary. Not admissions or immigration advice.