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University of Calgary Costs & Financial Aid
Calgary, Alberta
Tuition planning, scholarships, and international budgets. This focused guide keeps the detailed tables, official sources, and practical next steps in one manageable reading path.
Reviewed September 1, 2026 · Information checked against official university sources · How we review guides
Tuition, Scholarships, and Aid
University of Calgary tuition, scholarships, and budgeting
There is no single honest UCalgary tuition figure for every student. The official 2026–2027 estimator changes by faculty, citizenship, course load, residence, and meal plan, and remains the best planning tool through April 2027. Actual student-account charges can differ.
Official planning tool
2026–2027 estimator
Set faculty, status, course load, housing, and meal plan for a comparable total.
Prestige Awards
$15,000 to $30,000+
Most are renewable; the standing application deadline is December 1.
President's scholarship
$5,000
Automatic, non-renewable consideration at a final admission average of at least 95%.
Published per-course tuition (effective Spring 2026 schedule)
| Faculty group | Domestic per 3-unit course | International per 3-unit course | Ten-course year (domestic / international) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most faculties (Arts, Science, Kinesiology, Social Work, BHSc) | $738.66 | $3,078.21 | ≈$7,386.60 / ≈$30,782.10 |
| Werklund School of Education | $759.36 | $3,078.21 | ≈$7,593.60 / ≈$30,782.10 |
| Faculty of Nursing | $777.36 | $3,078.21 | ≈$7,773.60 / ≈$30,782.10 |
| Schulich School of Engineering | $963.03 | $4,148.73 | ≈$9,630.30 / ≈$41,487.30 |
| Haskayne School of Business | $1,066.23 | $3,610.44 | ≈$10,662.30 / ≈$36,104.40 |
Annual figures are arithmetic for ten 3-unit courses, not separate published totals; engineering course loads run higher. General fees, the UPass, books, housing, and insurance are additional, and the Board of Governors reviews rates annually.
Effective Spring 2026, latest available
Domestic per-course tuition
The schedule effective Spring Term 2026 lists domestic tuition at $738.66 per 3-unit course for most faculties. Nursing is $777.36, Schulich Engineering is $963.03, and Haskayne Business is $1,066.23. Ten courses in the first group total about $7,386.60 before general fees.
Tuition is approved annually by the Board of Governors; read the rate shown for your admission term in the live calendar.
University of Calgary: Undergraduate per-course tuition (effective Spring Term 2026) · Verified August 14, 2026
Effective Spring 2026, latest available
International per-course tuition
International tuition per 3-unit course is $3,078.21 for most faculties and Nursing. Haskayne Business is $3,610.44, and Schulich Engineering is $4,148.73. A ten-course year is roughly $30,782 to $41,487 before general fees and insurance.
University of Calgary: Undergraduate per-course tuition (effective Spring Term 2026) · Verified August 14, 2026
Current policy
International maximum tuition guarantee
International undergraduates receive a guaranteed maximum tuition amount covering the entirety of the program, based on the highest number of courses at the highest rate. The admission letter carries an estimate until the Board of Governors approves final amounts by January, and total degree tuition will not exceed the guaranteed figure. Extra-to-degree courses and program changes sit outside the guarantee.
University of Calgary: Understanding tuition fees and the international maximum tuition guarantee · Verified August 14, 2026
2026–27
2026–27 general fees and UPass
The City of Calgary UPass is $175.00 for Fall 2026 and $180.25 for Winter 2027. Campus recreation and athletics cost $116.96 per term. Students' Union general and ancillary fees are $32.50 and $23.75. Twelve-month health and dental plans are $115.80 and $112.43.
University of Calgary: Undergraduate general fees with Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 UPass · Verified August 14, 2026
2026–2027
Official 2026–2027 cost estimator
UCalgary's undergraduate cost estimator covers the 2026–2027 year and varies the result by citizenship, faculty, first-year status, residence, meal plan, and textbooks. The university states tuition estimates are valid up to April 2027 and actual costs may vary.
University of Calgary: 2026–2027 undergraduate student cost estimator · Verified August 14, 2026
Current award terms
President's Admission Scholarship
$5,000, non-renewable, automatic with no application, for undergraduate students in any faculty entering first year from high school with a final admission average of 95.00% or higher. Both domestic and international students are eligible.
University of Calgary: President's Admission Scholarship award record · Verified August 14, 2026
Standing award cycle
Prestige Awards range and deadlines
Prestige Awards for incoming high-school students generally range from $15,000 to more than $30,000, and most are renewable. The standing application deadline is December 1, with documents due December 15. Named awards include the Chancellor's, Schulich Leader, Seymour Schulich, Ted Rogers Legacy, Ena Lee, Haskayne Legacy, and Kennedy Scholars scholarships.
Late undergraduate award applications are not accepted; apply through the My UCalgary portal.
University of Calgary: Undergraduate awards FAQ with Prestige Award range and deadline · Verified August 14, 2026
Current award terms
Seymour Schulich engineering entrance award values
The registrar lists this Calgary-area award at $15,200. It is renewable in second and third year with a 3.00 GPA on a full course load. International students are eligible, and the home address must be within 100 km of Calgary's centre. The Schulich faculty page instead advertises $13,150 annually for Calgary residents and $26,350 for non-Calgary residents.
The registrar record and the faculty marketing page publish different values. Treat the registrar's award database and your award offer as authoritative, and apply by the December 1 Prestige deadline either way.
University of Calgary: Seymour Schulich Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship (registrar record) · Verified August 14, 2026
Current award terms
UCalgary International Entrance Scholarship
$20,000 and renewable in years two to four with a GPA of 2.60 over at least 24 units while paying international tuition. Two are awarded annually by application through the My UCalgary High School Prestige Awards portal.
University of Calgary: University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship award record · Verified August 14, 2026
Build a complete annual budget
Add tuition, program and general fees, student-status-specific fees, books, housing, food, transportation, insurance, and personal costs. Compare scholarships by renewal conditions—not only first-year value.
Official UCalgary cost and award sources
- Undergraduate per-course tuition (calendar)
- Undergraduate general fees and UPass (calendar)
- 2026–2027 undergraduate cost estimator
- International maximum tuition guarantee
- Undergraduate awards FAQ
- Prestige Awards directory
- President's Admission Scholarship
- Seymour Schulich entrance scholarship (registrar record)
- UCalgary International Entrance Scholarship
Cost Planning
| Tuition | Tuition depends on program, student status, and year. Verify domestic and international tuition on the official fee schedule. |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | Check automatic entrance awards, competitive major awards, faculty scholarships, and international-student awards. |
| Living Costs | Budget for residence or rent, food, books, transit, health insurance, winter clothing, and emergency funds. |
| Proof of Funds | International students should confirm current study-permit financial requirements and school-specific cost estimates. |
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison, but official university pages remain the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed September 1, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology