Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Calgary. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 23 | $6,178 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 21 | $6,178 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 12 | $6,178 | See → |
| Social sciences | 12 | $6,178 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 10 | $6,178 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $6,178 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 9 | $6,178 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 8 | $6,178 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 8 | $6,178 | See → |
| Psychology | 8 | $6,178 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 7 | $6,178 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | $6,178 | See → |
| Business & management | 4 | $6,178 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $6,178 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $6,178 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships. 151 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Calgary
The job market for the University of Calgary's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Calgary cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $6,178 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $6,178, engineering & technology $6,178.
How is the University of Calgary ranked?
The University of Calgary is ranked #211 by QS (2026), #200 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#29) and Sports-related Subjects (#29).
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Calgary offer?
142 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (23), humanities & languages (21) and life sciences & biotechnology (12).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Calgary's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.