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University of Calgary

Calgary·university·Est. 1966
Popular with NepalisScholarship available

#182

QS Rank

$25,000

Tuition/yr

33,000

Enrollment

About University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The University of Calgary started in 1944 as the Calgary branch of the University of Alberta, founded in 1908, prior to being instituted into a separate, autonomous university in 1966. It is composed of 14 faculties and over 85 research institutes and centres.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#182
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#301
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#201
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#222

Campus & Location

Province

Alberta

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: CAD 900–1,500/mo | Food: CAD 380–620/mo | No provincial income tax in Alberta.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Standard PGWP — 3 years.

For Nepali students

Calgary has Alberta's largest Nepali community. Strong oil, gas, finance, and tech job market. No provincial income tax. UCalgary Nepal Students Association active.

Programs(4)

Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

Department of Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$17k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+september, januaryCo-opPGWP

Haskayne MBA

Haskayne School of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$26k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+septemberPGWP

Master of Engineering — Software Engineering

Department of Electrical & Software Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$16k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+september, januaryPGWP

Master of Nursing

Faculty of Nursing

Nursing & Health Sciences
Master's~$13k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+septemberPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-26 · Source: https://ucalgary.ca. Information may change — verify with University of Calgary’s official website before applying.