University of Calgary

Engineering Leadership

Welcome to the Schulich School of Engineering
The Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary is located in the engineering capital of Canada. It is known for strong research, commitment to innovation and international excellence. The Schulich School is ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada and offers the highest entrance scholarships in the country. Student leadership and internship programs are helping to train highly skilled engineers who will become leaders in business and innovation. Fast Facts about the University of Calgary (PDF)

Profile at a Glance

  • 3,006 full-time undergraduates
  • 1,200 graduate students
  • 160 faculty members
  • 36 internationally recognized research chairs
  • among the highest percentage of female undergraduates in Canada
  • largest engineering internship program of its kind in the country
  • over $5.2 million in student bursaries and scholarships awarded each year
  • largest engineering scholarships in the country for entering students
  • specializations in emerging multidisciplinary areas of biomedical engineering and energy and environment
  • $685,000 annual Schulich Student Activities Fund
  • innovative first- and fourth-year design labs
  • a strong corporate connection in the heart of Canada's engineering centre

An aggressive five-year strategic plan was launched in February of 2008, and directs the Schulich School of Engineering to focus on four key strategic areas: student experience, research excellence, contemporary infrastructure and links to the community. Within these areas of focus, there are concrete goals for what success will look like.

These initiatives, combined with an advanced research focus, have helped forge a reputation as one of Canada's premier engineering schools.

The Schulich School was ranked first in the country for teaching sustainable engineering (Corporate Knights, 2010, 2008) and has been honoured by the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation, the Yves Landry Foundation and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

Key Publications
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