Say hello to Canada's youngest top research university.
A top startup creator, UCalgary has started more than 90 companies, more than any other university in Canada in the last five years. We're transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $588.5 million in 2023-24 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
UCalgary is making an impact in your community.
UCalgary ranks among Canada’s top research universities - and in 2021 we reached the top 5 in Re$earch Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Universities.
Our institution is transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $588.5 million in 2023-24 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
Our purpose as a university is to contribute to the body of world knowledge while engaging our students in learning guided by processes of discovery, creativity, and innovation. Our research promotes cultural understanding and social justice, improves quality of life, and helps to secure a prosperous and sustainable future.
We're committed to sharing new knowledge and discoveries generously, and our scholars are working to address society's challenges proactively and making a positive impact in the world around us.

Water research at UCalgary
UCalgary scholars are tackling critical water sustainability challenges with collaborative, community-driven approaches
Learn about UCalgary's impact:
“We define ‘impact’ as making a difference in the communities we serve. By supporting engaged scholarship from inception to impact, we can make research meaningful to society and to community."
Dr. William Ghali
Vice-President (Research)
Research Impact Stories
Academic entrepreneurship: UCalgary's special capacity to solve tough challenges
The opportunities, challenges, and bold path to turning discoveries into Impact
Trio of UCalgary projects receive financial boost from federal government
Funding part of $13.4 million announcement for made-in-Alberta energy technologies
University of Calgary mourns the passing of the Aga Khan
Spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims accepted Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UCalgary in 2018
UCalgary grad student discusses prize-winning policy research with CRTC commissioners
Anurag has studied the connection between internet shutdowns and misinformation around the globe
Feeding the future: Sustainable agriculture from farm to table
UCalgary researchers and alumni change the face of agriculture and food production
UCalgary researchers confirm best approach for stroke in medium-sized blood vessels
Calgary’s Stroke Program advancing science to improve care, treatment and outcomes for patients
What do we mean by impact?
Dr. William Ghali, Vice-President (Research) shares UCalgary’s commitment to research impact and the importance of engaging with the community for research. Watch the video to learn more.
Our research impact evolution
UCalgary is building capacity around knowledge engagement and shifting our approach to assessing impact - ensuring that our research and innovation makes meaningful contributions to society.