University of Calgary International
Bringing the World to UCalgary and UCalgary to the World
Our mission is to connect UCalgary researchers, academics, and leaders with global opportunities. This includes identifying international funding opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and fostering diplomatic relationships. As our university expands and adopts a more global perspective and goals, it's essential to integrate international engagement throughout the institution. We aim to collaborate with all of you. Our focus areas include:
International Research
We champion researcher-led global engagement by offering tailored support for partnership development, brokering international connections, and linking UCalgary researchers with global peers. We actively seek international funding opportunities for our researchers, including Horizon Europe, build capacity for science diplomacy and global impact, and work closely with the Research Services Office to maximize success.
Strategic Global Partnerships
We drive institutional global partnerships by proactively scouting high-potential opportunities, evaluating new prospects, formalizing collaborations through MOUs, and supporting long-term stewardship. For faculty-led global partnerships, we offer hands-on coordination, strategic guidance, and partnership tools—from proposal writing and brokering to agreement execution and reporting—empowering faculty to go global with impact.
International Relations
We lead institutional diplomatic engagement and protocol by managing key relationships with ambassadors and consular officials, coordinating official visits and high-level delegations with partner universities, industries and NGOs, and delivering everything from single meetings to full-day, curated “white glove” experiences. Our international mission planning supports ELT and Deans in executing strategic global visits, while faculty-led international engagement is empowered through protocol guidance, toolkits, and shared resources for seamless self-hosted interactions.
International Impact Report 2020-25
We are pleased to share the progress made in advancing UCalgary’s Global Engagement Plan (GEP), which concluded in 2025, during a milestone moment as the university celebrates its 60th anniversary. Over six decades, UCalgary has steadily expanded its global footprint—building international partnerships, advancing research collaborations, and strengthening its role as a globally connected institution.
The GEP builds on this legacy, marking an important step in deepening UCalgary’s impact in an increasingly interconnected world. This report highlights key achievements and trends over the past five years, demonstrating how international engagement supports institutional priorities and advances our global ambitions.
Featured news
A New Way to Make an Impact With USpark
This Giving Day, recent UCalgary graduates can take part in a new way. Through USpark, recent alumni can direct $25 of university funding toward the areas that matter most to them, with no personal donation required.
International academic partnerships a vital part of UCalgary’s 60-year history
Two-decade collaboration with Nanyang Technological University illustrates how global relationships have advanced research, enriched student experiences and strengthened alumni connections
Celebrate 60 years of UCalgary
UCalgary is turning 60 and you are invited to the party! Join us on-campus on Saturday, Apr. 11 for Community Day and enjoy free events, food, music, games and prizes. Everyone is welcome; experience some nostalgia with trivia at the Den, take a walk down memory lane with a campus tour and so much more.