University of Calgary
Number of places available: 1 full year place
University website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/exchange-visiting
Term Dates: September to December and January to April
Important Visa Information: From 31st July 2018, students applying for Canadian study permits will be required to travel to London to complete a bio metrics register. The High Commission in London has advised that the minimum time for turn around of visa's is two months. For more information, please follow the link below:
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/biometrics-biometrique-eng.html
Resources
- Calgary Factsheet 2018-19 (last modified: 23 October 2017)
Academic Information
Students would take a minimum of 3 courses and a maximum of 5 courses per semester. Courses average 3-4 in class hours a week with some science courses averaging 5 hours a week. There are 13 weeks in each semester.
Full course search: https://csprd.ucalgary.ca/psp/csprd/STUDENT/CAMPUS/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.CLASS_SEARCH.GBL?AUTH=a2QvRTRYL2lIN1ArMklwZFpzcG1hUT09
Full course catalogue and course descriptions: http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/course-main.html
NB- more detailed course descriptions may be found on Calgary's departmental websites
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Important Dates 2018-19: |
Application |
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Fall/Full Year Priority Deadlines |
March 1 |
March 15 |
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Fall/Full Year Regular Deadlines |
March 30 |
April 15 |
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Winter Deadlines |
September 15 |
September 30 |
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Requirements/Restrictions
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Exchange students are not able to take courses in the following areas: |
Courses in the following areas may be limited for exchange students: |
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Language Requirements
The language of instruction at Calgary is English. If you are a non native English speaker you may be required to provide evidence of language ability.
Accommodation
On campus housing is not guaranteed for exchange students. Accommodation is in high demand and fills quickly so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The online housing application opens in December for students starting in September. Approximate costs of on campus accommodation are $2600-3800 per semester.
Off campus accommodation is available but this is the responsibility of the student to source. Advice can be found here: https://www.ucalgary.ca/international/study-abroad/incoming-exchange/arrival
Supporting Documents Required
- Exchange Application Form
- Academic Transcript
- Letter of Nomination
Strudent Support
UCalgary have a Wellness Center to help you enhance your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. They also offer a wide range of student support from Sport, Housing and supplies to IT support and Career advice.
Other Information
Exchange students must bring their own comprehensive travel and medical insurance from the UK to Calgary.
Summer Opportunities
There are currently no Summer Opportunities at the University of Calgary.
