Incoming Exchange Students
Welcome to the University of Calgary!
If you are a student currently attending one of our exchange partner universities and would like to spend a semester or more studying at UCalgary, this information is for you! Click one of the sections below to get started.
Student Experience
Every year, more than 200 international students come to the University of Calgary on an exchange program. It is our privilege to host these students and make sure that their time in Calgary is enjoyable, successful, and beneficial! But don't just take our word for it. We have collected a range of stories from past exchange students for you to explore and learn what it means to be a member of the University of Calgary's international community.
Deciding to go on exchange was hard, but the UCalgary team was so supportive, even when I felt I was asking silly questions, which was reassuring that I was coming to a welcoming environment. It was a big help for me to feel confident enough to take the chance & come here! I wish this level of service would be a standard - life would be fantastic.
Quote provided by a 2018/2019 Exchange Student
Important Dates
March 1
Priority Deadline for Fall & Full Year exchange student nominations.
March 15
Priority Deadline for Fall & Full Year exchange student applications.
Submitting applications by this deadline will give students earlier access to course registration!
March 30
Regular Deadline for Fall & Full Year exchange student nominations.
April 15
Regular Deadline for Fall & Full Year exchange student applications.
Sept. 15
Final Deadline for Winter exchange student nominations.
Please note that we encourage our partner universities to submit their Winter nominations early. Waiting until September may mean limited courses are available to your students.
Sept. 30
Final Deadline for Winter exchange student applications.
Aug. 30
Arrival Date for Fall & Full Year exchange students.
If you are living in campus residence, this is the date you will move in to your room! In the following few days, you will be invited to attend Orientation events. Classes will begin soon after.
Jan. 1
Arrival Date for Winter exchange students.
If you are living in campus residence, this is the date you will move in to your room! In the following few days, you will be invited to attend Orientation events. Classes will begin soon after.