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About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a public research university founded in 1966, with roots tracing to the early 1900s through predecessor institutions in southern Alberta. Its main campus is located at 2500 University Drive NW in Calgary and today serves more than 38,000 undergraduate and graduate students across five campuses.
UCalgary offers more than 250 programs through 14 faculties, with notable strengths in engineering, science, business, medicine, veterinary medicine, law, arts and social sciences. The university emphasizes discovery, innovation and community engagement in one of Canada's fastest-growing metropolitan regions.
Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions can be reached at 403-210-7625 or toll-free 1-855-246-7625 within Canada and the United States. The university main switchboard is 403-220-5110.
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- Address
- 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
- Established
- 1966
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and graduate programs across 14 faculties with more than 250 programs, including engineering, science, business, medicine, law, arts and social sciences.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Member of Universities Canada; degree-granting authority in Alberta
- Phone
- 403-220-5110
- Admissions phone
- 403-210-7625
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