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Why you should choose UCalgary
We've been ranked amongst the world's top universities and we've done it by pushing our limits, challenging ourselves to do better, and seeking knowledge – wherever that journey takes us.
5 reasons to choose UCalgary
We are UCalgary
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Your city
Home to 1.6 million people, Calgary is Canada's youngest and third-most diverse city. Explore the city's many thriving, lively neighbourhoods. Enjoy hit festivals like Beakerhead or the Calgary Folk Music Festival, eat at many of Canada's top-rated restaurants, and attend world-class attractions like the National Music Centre, the Central Library or the Calgary Tower.