2500 University Drive North West
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Telephone: (403) 220-5110
Fax: (403) 282-7298

www.ucalgary.ca

The University of Calgary is a comprehensive research university that, in its short 39-year history , has grown to take its place among the finest institutions in Canada. Combining the best of long-established university traditions with the City of Calgary's vibrant energy and diversity, the university aims to provide a research and scholarly foundation for students eager to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for a successful personal and professional life.

Our 213-hectare campus is a beautiful and dynamic setting for scholars in 17 faculties, 53 departments and more than 30 research institutes and centres. Our 1,917 full-time equivalent teaching and research faculty are actively engaged in research and scholarship. With over 2,500 full-time equivalent support staff, the university is Calgary's fourth largest employer.

Nearly 28,000 full-time equivalent students, including 900 international students from 87 countries, are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. The university has graduated more than 100,000 alumni.

As one of Canada's top seven research universities, innovation, discovery and learning are at the heart of all that we do. Our relentless pursuit of quality in our teaching and research programs is guided by our mission to contribute to the well being of the people of Alberta, Canada and the world.

Breaking Down Barriers

Athabasca University makes it possible for you to earn a university education regardless of where you live or work, or your commitments to careers or families. The University strives to remove the barriers of time, space, past educational experience, and, to a great degree, level of income.

• Time: Individualized study courses allow you to learn at your own pace. Flexible instruction frees you from the demands of specified class times and rigid institutional schedules. For undergraduate individualized study courses, there are no admissions deadlines; students may enrol year-round.
• Space: The University can be wherever you are, through individualized-study packages (student manual, study guide, textbook(s), and if appropriate CD-ROM, audiocassettes and videotapes) and the Internet.
• Past educational experience: Any person, 16 years of age or older, is eligible for admission to the University.
• Level of income: AU's method of learning allows you to pursue part-time studies and a full-time career. No longer does a university education necessarily mean the loss of employment income.

  The university belongs to 17 Networks of Centres of Excellence, an innovative national approach to research and development designed to develop Canada's economy and improve the quality of life for Canadians. About 75 chairs and professorships in such areas as American studies, schizophrenia, project management, cancer and intelligent manufacturing attract renowned scholars and leading researchers to the U of C.

  More than 30 endowed chairs are supported jointly by government and industry. Revenues from sponsored research (including deferred revenue) have more than doubled in the last five years to $282 million. Research brings significant benefits provincially, nationally and internationally, and is the foundation of Alberta's economic and social vitality. It is core to the university's teaching and research mandate. Our vision, with the help of our stakeholders and partners, is to achieve a place among the top five research universities in Canada by 2010.

With that goal in mind, the university offers quality undergraduate education that is characterized by the synthesis of research, teaching and learning. We mean to enhance the undergraduate learners' experience by using a student-centred focus that maximizes opportunities to provide a distinctive learning experience that fully integrates the features of a research university. The university is broadening opportunities for students to take inquiry-based courses that lead to greater critical thinking skills, increased exposure to research methods and greater access to leading edge scholars.

Our efforts have raised our global profile, enhanced the quality of our undergraduate and graduate programs, promoted innovation and excellence in scholarly activity and provided significant returns and tangible benefits to our community and economy.

Athletics, bookstore, campus recreation, campus safety and security, career services centre, chaplains’ association, child care centre, counselling services, disability resource centre, health services, international student centre, learning assistance services, Native student centre, Nickle Arts Museum, Safewalk service, theatre services, recital hall and undergraduate programs advising services, U of C 101 (first- year transition program).

First-year student programs

U of C 101 ­ an interactive, creative course required for all first-year students to set them up for success.

Housing

On-campus: The Residence Complex accommodates 1,604 single undergraduate and graduate students and 250 couples and families. Approximately 766 spaces are reserved for first-year students with guaranteed accommodation for first-year students entering the university on academic scholarships. Space is also reserved for students new to the university such as transfer, graduate and international students. Academic year costs: traditional dormitory-style residence room including meal plan: $4,505 to $5,855 double; $5,855 to $7,205 single; apartment-style residences: $3,850 to $4,290 four bedroom; $4,160 to $4,600 two bedroom; $5,100 to $6,370 one bedroom; family housing townhouses: $715 - $805/month.

Off-campus: Housing prices range from $300 - $1,500/month. Information technology The Information Commons is a unique and innovative structure that provides students with a fully integrated information service point for computing facilities, information expertise, free training in the use of technology, and 24-hour support for learning and research activities. The entire campus will be wireless by September 2006. There are also multiple, well-equipped computer labs which provide high-speed access to the Internet and on-campus resources (such as library databases). Dial-up access is also free to registered students (in residence and off-campus). Some residence rooms have high-speed Internet access. All registered students can get a free account for e-mail, dial-up, and Web Publishing.

International liaison officer
Ms. Cen Huang
Executive director, International Centre
Telephone: (403) 220-7701
Fax: (403) 289-0171
Internet: chuang@ucalgary.ca