Creating a global intellectual hub
At the University of Calgary, students thrive in programs made rich by research and hands-on experience both here in Canada's most enterprising city and abroad.
A distinctive vision for internationalization
We're working to increase diversity and cross-cultural competencies within our campus communities, enhancing opportunities for international collaborations and partnerships in research and education, and leveraging our expertise to engage in international development.
Comprehensive internationalization strategy
Students from 160 countries study at UCalgary, a top university in Canada and the world
1200+ students
1,200+ students enjoy an international learning experience every year
490 international agreements
490 international agreements in dozens of countries around the world
18+ million dollars
Value of international projects led or supported by UCI
UCalgary International Initiatives
David Achuroa’s research inspired by his childhood in Ghana
Born in a farming village in Ghana, with no electricity or health-care facilities, David was afflicted by polio at the age of two, a disease which left him crippled. In spite of numerous hardships, he graduated university and applied for a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship to continue studies at UCalgary.
He not only survived, he thrived and is driven to go back and help his people. “I need to build myself up in a way that, one day, when I return home, I can do more to support those families and their children with disabilities,” he says. “This is what I want to accomplish in life. It means everything to me.”
University of Calgary International wins CBIE Catalyst Award
University of Calgary International won the Catalyst Award for the International Partnership Assessment Rating Index (IPARI) – a method to assess international partnerships, identify top partners in each country, develop strategic partnerships and decide whether to re-engage or eliminate stalled partnerships.
If you want to find our more watch the video featuring the IPARI project and team.
Undergrads discover limits of their endurance in Ghana Field School
Juliana Lyon, a double major in Development Studies and Geography went on a group study program to Ghana to research environmental policies in developing countries.
She fretted about the unrelenting heat and food. Later she learned that her real tests would be those of an academic nature, doing field research in a developing country. Those challenges were often unexpected and they varied between each student. Among the group were developing studies, international relations, political science, economics, sociology, geography and anthropology majors.
Go ahead, start an international project
University of Calgary International (UCI) facilitates and/or manages international agreements for student/staff exchange programs, internships, collaborative programs, collaborative research and exchange of publications.
We provide services related to the contracting, administration and financial design, implementation and management of international projects/programs.
The university hosts international delegations and government officials. We can help you develop campus itineraries, organize meetings and seminars, advising on all related cross-cultural matters.
Delegations and agreements
regionalteam1@ucalgary.ca for Asia Pacific
regionalteam2@ucalgary.ca for the Americas
regionalteam3@ucalgary.ca for Europe, Middle East and Africa