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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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Graduate Orientation

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GRADnews

Six UCalgary PhD students have been awarded 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, recognizing bold, high-impact research in fields from neuroscience to anthropology. These prestigious national awards celebrate academic excellence, leadership and innovation.

Read about their research

Latest graduate news

Six UCalgary PhD students receive Vanier scholarships for 2025

National awards recognize scholars undertaking bold research

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Class of 2025: Indigenous Graduation celebrates future teachers, leaders and Knowledge Keepers

Graduates reflect on the meaning of Writing Symbols Lodge’s annual celebration

UCalgary student's video illustrates benefits of mentorship for Indigenous employees

Elaine Atay’s PhD research reaches finals in national storytelling competition

What does ‘Made in Canada’ mean to you?

Four UCalgary alumni explore how consumers can be more thoughtful, strategic, and patriotic on National Indigenous Peoples Day and beyond

Class of 2025: UCalgary Nursing PhD graduate provides voices for children in palliative care

Dr. Kate Wong's research challenges adult assumptions about death and dying


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Academic Calendar

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