University of Calgary International
Our mission is to connect researchers, academics, and leaders with global opportunities. This includes identifying international funding opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and fostering diplomatic relationships.
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.
Looking ahead
As the GEP concludes, international engagement remains a core component of UCalgary’s institutional priorities. Our work continues to be guided by Ahead of Tomorrow, UCalgary’s strategic plan, which shapes our path toward 2030.
Our team will continue to support globally connected research, academic collaboration, and relationship-building that advances university priorities and responds to emerging opportunities.
UCalgary International mandate
- Facilitate global partnerships Find, evaluate, and formalize institutional and faculty-led international collaborations.
- Lead international relations and diplomacy Engage with embassies, consulates, and partners, and coordinate delegations, visits, and country-specific initiatives.
- Support international missions and engagement Plan and deliver strategic international missions and leadership-level engagements.
- Advance global research collaboration with the Research Services Office Connect researchers, support partnership development, and enhance international research impact.
- Promote and enable international funding opportunities Share opportunities and work with internal teams to strengthen access and coordination.
- Provide tools, guidance, and coordination Support faculty with protocols, agreements, partnership development, and reporting.
Advancing global engagement is a shared institutional effort. We work closely with colleagues across the university—including the Office of Signature Learning Experiences, Research Services Office, the Registrar’s Office, the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Postdoctoral Office, International Student Services, Global Alumni, and all faculties—to bring international engagement into practice across teaching, research, and service.