University of Calgary

The University of Calgary, sometimes referred to as "the U of C," is a public, comprehensive research university located in Calgary, Alberta. The school is a member of the "G-13," a group of the leading research universities in Canada.The University of Calgary has four academic foundations that are prevalent in all of its work: student success, excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity, and return to community.Located in a beautiful, park-like setting, the University of Calgary is home to more than 100 academic programs and hosts more than 30 research institutes and centers. The university is quickly broadening its selection of inquiry based courses for its students, which lead to greater critical thinking skills and increased exposure to research methods.