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Faculty of Graduate Studies

We take a student-centred approach to create a meaningful graduate student journey.

As a University of Calgary graduate student, you are a part of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). While your teaching faculty provides the home for your research, courses and scholarly activities, we are here to answer your questions, support, guide and empower you in your graduate journey.

Tara L. Beattie

Dean and Vice Provost – Graduate Studies

Understanding Grad Studies

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Tara Beattie, Faculty of Graduate Studies Dean and Vice-Provost

GRADnews

UCalgary’s Faculty of Graduate Studies launched transdisciplinary master’s and PhD pathways that bridge disciplines and empower research tackling complex global challenges, marking a new chapter in graduate education for a sustainable, inclusive future.

Learn how UCalgary is reimagining research

Latest graduate news

UCalgary's most-read research news of 2025

In a year that saw the University of Calgary officially become a Top 5 research university, readers of UCalgary News learned about early humans adapting to extreme climates more than a million years ago, the cause of a mysterious white patch appearing next to northern lights, the subtle effects of the sounds found in a modern-day health-care clinic, and more

Maternal and Child Health Experiential Learning program launched

Graduate students to explore career opportunities outside of academia

From undergrad to PhD: Isla Shill concludes her UCalgary journey with Governor General’s Gold Medal

A former Dinos rugby player turned concussion researcher, Shill is recognized for outstanding academic achievement and her work improving safety in girls’ rugby

Postdoctoral scholar explores biological impact of parenting program

One Child Every Child trainee awards support a new generation of child health and wellness researchers, such as Rachel De Barros Oliveira

New transdisciplinary grad programs bridge disciplines, reimagine research

Faculty of Graduate Studies launches graduate pathways to inspire scholars, leaders to shape a more sustainable, inclusive future

UCalgary Killam Scholars inspire change through research

16 PhD students named 2025 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholars are advancing discoveries that span health, sustainability and human understanding


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This Calendar provides important information regarding the regulations of the University and graduate programs.