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
GRADnews
Matthew McConnell, a Computer Science PhD student, turned a late-night discovery into a role on Canada’s first lunar rover mission. Through the Transformative Talent Internship, he helped visualize data for the Canadian Space Agency’s search for water ice on the Moon—gaining hands-on experience in space tech.
Latest graduate news
Indigenous Graduate Award spotlights student excellence at UCalgary
With record applications and more than $940,000 in funding, the annual competition is now open
UCalgary PhD student turns internship into a space exploration opportunity
Matthew McConnell leverages the Transformative Talent Internship program to join Canada’s first lunar rover mission
Cannon Lachapelle Awards celebrate UCalgary entrepreneurial excellence
$7.5M donation creates university’s third-largest graduate scholarship endowment
Faculty of Graduate Studies hosts inaugural Transformative Talent Internship Non-Profit and Social Innovation Fair
Graduate students meet local organizations to explore internship opportunities that create community impact
Showtime! Get ready for Alumni All-Access 2025
Save the dates for our biggest event of the year, with Alumni programs running Oct. 15-25
Six UCalgary PhD students receive Vanier scholarships for 2025
National awards recognize scholars undertaking bold research
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Academic Calendar
This Calendar provides important information regarding the regulations of the University and graduate programs.