University of Calgary Canada

The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation`s energy capital, in the country`s most dynamic and enterprising city.. The university has a clear strategic direction Eyes High to become one of Canada`s top five research universities by 2016; grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community of Calgary. The University of Calgary is a member of the U15 leading research-intensive universities in Canada and is ranked one of the Top 10 research universities in the country. As a comprehensive research institution, the university houses 73 Canada Research Chairs and more than 80 research institutes and centres working to find solutions to some of the most challenging problems facing society today. It has over 1,800 academic staff actively engaged in research, scholarship and teaching in Canada and around the world. The university serves over 31,000 students in more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, and provides the community with diverse lifelong learning opportunities. International study, volunteer, work, and research programs give graduates global context while promoting diversity and innovation in teaching and research. The University of Calgary is ranked first in Canada, second in North America, and thirteenth in the world amongst universities under fifty years of age.