University of Calgary, Calgary

University of Calgary is among the top eight research universities in Canada. This university was founded in 1966 and is spread over a vast, beautiful campus measuring 200 acres. At least 100 academic programs are offered at this university that is home to 85 research institutes and scholars in 14 faculties.

University of Calgary has been in existence for the past 44 years and holds the distinction of graduating many prominent personalities including Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, and Robert Thirsk, the Canadian astronaut. At present, over 31,000 students study in professional degree programs, graduate and undergraduate courses.

This university has contributed significantly towards laying strong academic foundations, and focuses primarily on research excellence, student success, interdisciplinary research and education, creative activity and scholarship, and return to community.

You will find 20 academic buildings in the campus. Enclosed walkways connect all the 20 buildings. Do not miss out the MacEwan Student Center which is a hub of activity at all times. Here you will find a concert hall, wellness center and food court apart from four performance theatres, museum and art gallery, single student and student family residences and two childcare centers. If you are academically inclined and interested in continuing your education, a visit to this university, whilst in Calgary, may be useful.