Students often return with more than academic credit. Living in another country helps build confidence, adaptability, communication skills, and a broader understanding of different cultures—skills that are valuable in university, future careers, and everyday life. In fact, 90% of UCalgary Study Abroad alumni have been accepted into their top-choice graduate programs, and employers consistently recognize international experience as an asset when evaluating candidates. Study Abroad alumni also earn, on average, 25% higher starting salaries than their peers—one more example of the lasting value that global learning can have beyond graduation.

One of the best parts is that these opportunities are open to students across a wide range of programs. Whether you're studying engineering, business, arts, science, health sciences, or another discipline, there are global learning experiences designed to complement your degree.

Choosing a university is also about choosing the experiences you'll have while you're there. If studying in another country is something you've always wanted to do, UCalgary makes it possible to build that experience into your degree—and your university story may take you much farther than campus.