
The UCalgary difference
Our research and professional programs prepare you to tackle society's most important issues.

Hands-on learning with real-world applications
The University of Calgary’s mission is to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that benefit our local, national and international communities.
Whether you're interested in the arts, medicine, engineering or sciences, your research activity will focus on generating innovative discoveries and knowledge that directly benefit your field and ultimately, your community.
Our professional programs are also informed by our research activity, infusing course-based programs such as business, education and social work with cutting-edge insights that you can use in real-world situations.

Student satisfaction
From the 2016 CGPSS graduate student survey, respondents reported the following:
83.4% satisfaction with overall student experience
84.7% satisfaction with their professional skills development
84.2% satisfaction with their program
88.2% satisfaction with their research experience
90.1% satisfaction with their supervision
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