Course

MBA

Offered by Haskayne School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

Recognised full-time MBA programme with AACSB accreditationQS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

Haskayne’s MBA is closely tied to Calgary’s energy and finance industries, with strong executive networks and entrepreneurship support.

Key advantages

Energy and resource-sector connections
Strong executive networks
Entrepreneurship support
Lower living costs than Toronto
AACSB accreditation
Calgary’s business community

Programme & duration: MBA: about 16–20 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $50,000 – $75,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE, 2–3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT/GRE: competitive score required (waivers considered)

Employability & placement

Graduates move into energy, finance, consulting and project management roles across Western Canada.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in energy economics, entrepreneurship and sustainability.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s Department of Economics offers an MA with strengths in energy and environmental economics in Canada’s energy capital.

Key advantages

Energy and environmental economics
Calgary’s energy sector
Funding often available
Pathway to PhD
Lower cost than Toronto
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MA in Economics: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in economics with a strong average and mathematics preparation. References and statement of purpose.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, government and consulting, or progress to PhD study.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in energy economics, environmental economics and applied microeconomics.

Course

Architecture

Offered by School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL)

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s SAPL offers an accredited MArch in a city with active energy, commercial and urban-development sectors.

Key advantages

Accredited professional programme
Active development market
Strong design studio culture
Planning and landscape links
Lower living costs than Toronto
Industry connections

Programme & duration: Master of Architecture (MArch): about 2–3 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an equivalent; design portfolio, statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates join architecture practices in Alberta and across Canada, with a strong pipeline to local firms.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in urban design, sustainable building and architectural technology.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s chemical and petroleum engineering department is closely linked to the energy industry, with options in process engineering, reservoir engineering and clean energy.

Key advantages

Energy-industry connections
Petroleum and chemical engineering links
MEng and MSc options
Clean-energy research
Calgary’s energy sector
Industry research partnerships

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, petrochemicals, environmental consulting and process engineering across Western Canada.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in reservoir engineering, clean energy, hydrogen and process systems.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s civil engineering department offers practical programmes with energy-sector and infrastructure links in a major business city.

Key advantages

Energy-sector infrastructure links
MEng and MSc options
Pipeline and geotechnical research
Active construction market
Industry partnerships
Lower living costs than Toronto

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in infrastructure, pipeline, geotechnical and structural engineering in Alberta and across Canada.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in geotechnical, structural and pipeline engineering and environmental engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Software Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s electrical engineering programmes link energy, geomatics and software engineering, with strong industry research partnerships.

Key advantages

Energy and geomatics links
MEng and MSc options
Software-engineering strengths
Active technology sector
Lower living costs than Toronto
Industry partnerships

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, geomatics, software and communications roles in Calgary and across Canada.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in geomatics and navigation, power systems, software engineering and communications.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s mechanical and manufacturing engineering department offers strengths in energy systems, biomedical engineering and manufacturing, close to Western Canada’s energy industry.

Key advantages

Energy-industry connections
MEng and MSc options
Manufacturing and biomedical research
Active technology sector
Lower living costs than Toronto
Industry partnerships

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, manufacturing and biomedical device roles in Calgary and across Canada.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in energy systems, biomechanics, manufacturing and fluid mechanics.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Cumming School of Medicine

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine hosts a number of well-funded research institutes in neuroscience, cardiovascular science and cancer.

Key advantages

Well-funded research institutes
Strong neuroscience and cancer research
Lower living costs than Toronto
Hospital research partnerships
Funding often available
Active biotechnology sector

Programme & duration: MSc Biomedical Engineering / Medical Science: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to PhD or medical programmes or join clinical research and biotechnology organisations.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in neuroscience, cardiovascular science, cancer and infection biology.

Course

Nursing

Offered by Faculty of Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Nursing offers advanced-practice and research routes with strong links to Alberta Health Services.

Key advantages

Advanced-practice streams
Strong Alberta Health Services links
Lower cost than Toronto
Research strengths
Interprofessional learning
Active healthcare sector

Programme & duration: Master of Nursing (MN) / Nurse Practitioner streams: 1.5–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5–7.0 in each band; clinical streams may require more)TOEFL iBT: 92+PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Four-year BScN or equivalent with a strong average and RN registration for clinical streams. References and statement of intent.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in advanced practice, leadership and education roles across Western Canada; registration rules apply to clinical streams.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in aging, cancer care, family health and nursing education.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s Department of Psychology offers research-based graduate study with strengths in clinical, neuropsychology and health psychology.

Key advantages

Clinical and neuropsychology strengths
Funding often available
Lower cost than Toronto
Hospital research links
PhD pathway
Collaborative environment

Programme & duration: MSc / MA (research-based): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology with a strong average and research experience. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and statement of research interests.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to doctoral study or applied research roles; clinical practice requires doctoral-level training and licensure.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in neuropsychology, health psychology, clinical psychology and cognition.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by Faculty of Kinesiology

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Kinesiology offers well-resourced research and professional routes, close to the Canadian Olympic training environment.

Key advantages

Olympic sport environment
Well-resourced research facilities
Research and professional routes
Funding often available
Lower living costs than Toronto
Strong sport-medicine links

Programme & duration: MSc / MKin: 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $10,000 – $25,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in sport performance, rehabilitation and health research, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in sport biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport medicine and physical activity.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Faculty of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law offers an LLM with strengths in energy, environmental and resources law, in Canada’s energy capital.

Key advantages

Energy and resources law
Environmental law strengths
Calgary’s energy sector
Small cohorts
Industry links
Lower living costs than Toronto

Programme & duration: LLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB/JD or equivalent) with strong grades. References, statement of purpose and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy law, government and policy; the LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Canada (NCA/bar admission rules apply).

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in energy and resources law, environmental law, Indigenous law and health law.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Political Science

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)

The University of Calgary’s Department of Political Science offers an MA with strengths in international security and energy politics in Canada’s energy capital.

Key advantages

International security strengths
Energy politics
Funding often available
Lower cost than Toronto
PhD pathway
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MA in Political Science (international relations stream): 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $12,000 – $25,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field with a strong average. Writing sample, statement of purpose and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in government, policy research and energy-sector analysis, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

Calgary is a sunny, business-oriented city close to the Rockies, with a strong energy and finance sector and no provincial sales tax. The university has a growing research profile and strong industry partnerships.

Research strengths

Research in international security, energy politics and comparative politics.

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