Alberta · Study destination
Study in Calgary
Energy, finance, and the gateway to Banff and the Rockies
Population
1.34M (city) / 1.6M (metro)
1-br rent
$1,840/month
Transit pass
$112/month (Calgary Transit)
Institutions
5
About Calgary
Calgary is Alberta's largest city and Canada's energy capital. It has the highest average household income of any major Canadian city and no provincial income tax. The University of Calgary is the primary research institution; SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) offers applied programs. Access to Banff National Park (90 minutes by car) is a major draw for outdoor-oriented students.
Cost of living
| Average 1-bedroom rent | $1,840/month | CMHC 2024 |
| Monthly transit pass | $112/month (Calgary Transit) | Published 2025 fare |
| Avg. international tuition | $22,000–$40,000/yr | Local institutions 2024–25 |
Key employers
Major employers in Calgary relevant to student internships, co-op placements, and post-graduation careers.
Climate
Cold winters with frequent Chinook warm spells. Sunny — more sunshine hours than any other major Canadian city.
Student life highlights
- →Banff National Park (90 min)
- →Calgary Stampede
- →Peace Bridge
- →17th Avenue dining
- →Bow River pathways
- →Stephen Avenue Walk
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Find an adviser →Data provenance
Population: Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021
Rent: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024
Effective: 2024-01-01
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