Public Statements

July 8, 2024

UCalgary’s study abroad agreement with University of Haifa ended on July 10, 2023. University of Calgary International goes through the website early each summer to add new agreements and programs and to remove expired ones in preparation for the upcoming academic year.

May 30, 2024 

The University of Calgary reviews decision-making after any major event, and those reviews often include third parties. The university will be doing a third-party review of the decision-making process related to the removal of the encampment. 

In addition to the University of Calgary review, to the extent that the Students’ Union’s issues relate to police matters, the Government of Alberta has announced that an ASIRT review will take place regarding police actions.

May 22, 2024

We have received the letter, and will be reviewing it and replying to the authors. The University of Calgary is a place of free expression where all of our 42,000 students, faculty and staff are free to express themselves. Students, faculty and staff have the right to protest on our campus but, per our policies and procedures, they may not establish an encampment.

May 9, 2024

We are aware that a small number of tents have been set up on campus. We are engaging with the individuals involved however, temporary structures and overnight protests are not permitted. Members of the campus community are free to protest but they are not free to camp.

April 9, 2024

IRCC’s announcement is consistent with previous guidance. We will continue to work closely with the provincial and federal governments on the specifics of implementation. 

Currently, 12.8 % of University of Calgary’s approximately 30,000 undergraduate students are international. 

The University of Calgary welcomes international students as an integral part of our community. We are committed to supporting international students and ensuring they have a world-class learning experience. 

December 8, 2023

After consultation across campus and a vote of the Board of Governors, UCalgary has set its tuition and fees for the upcoming year. The fees will take effect in May.

“We appreciate the constructive dialogue and feedback from students and student groups during our consultation process, and thank all who took time to participate,” says Provost Penny Werthner. “This feedback led to adjustments of the original tuition and fee proposals, which are set to meet budget and inflation challenges at our growing university.”

UCalgary Board of Governors Chair Mark Herman says the tuition and fees were approved after careful consideration by the board.

“The board’s decision on tuition and fees came after thoughtful discussion and consideration of all factors impacting students, including inflation and cost increases,” says Herman. “By keeping UCalgary tuition increases for the coming year well below the rate of inflation, the University of Calgary maintains rates in line or below those of other post-secondary institutions across the country.”

Student feedback leads to adjustments

In direct response to student feedback, the increase for international undergraduate and course-based graduate tuition was reduced from 10 per cent to six per cent, and the Affordability and International Student Advisory Group was created. Werthner says the university committed to meaningful consultation with students, and these changes are the direct result.

“We are very aware students are personally impacted by rising costs and we are committed to listening to feedback on areas where we should focus our resources, as we work to continue to offer high-quality programs and education while maintaining the accessibility of a University of Calgary education,” she says.

Tuition and fee increases

New tuition and fee rates will take effect starting on May 1, 2024. A full listing of rates by program will be published in the Tuition and General Fees section of the 2024-2025 university academic calendar in March. Some examples include:

Tuition for domestic students:
+2.0 per cent: Undergraduate programs
+2.0 per cent: Thesis-based programs (thesis-based MSc, MA, PhD, and professional doctorates)
+2.0 per cent: Most master’s course-based, diploma and certificate programs

Tuition for international students:
+6.0 per cent: Undergraduate programs
+2.0 per cent: Thesis-based programs (thesis-based MSc, MA, PhD, and professional doctorates)
+6.0 per cent: Most master’s course-based, diploma and certificate programs

Note: Some student groups will experience a lower increase as per their previously communicated guaranteed tuition rates.

General fees: 
A 2.0 per cent increase to the Student Services, Campus Recreation and Athletics fees has been approved. Student parking permit rates on campus will be increasing by 2.5 to 6.5 per cent. Staff permit rates are increasing by two per cent.

October 6, 2023 

The University of Calgary strongly condemns the actions depicted in this video. There is nothing funny about Adolf Hitler or the atrocities committed by the Nazis – atrocities which include the holocaust. This incident was reported to the Student Conduct Office which is now investigating.

We are committed to a campus community in which all who work, study and live on campus can flourish in an environment free of hatred, harassment, bullying and discrimination. UCalgary is reaching out to those who may be affected by this video. Student and staff wellness counselling services are available to anyone affected.