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We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.

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The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.

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Get a career edge – learn how to integrate geospatial technologies in your work and your future career.

News and Announcements

Transdisciplinary exhibit highlights water expertise across fields

BRACKISH brings together students, faculty and UCalgary community members March 6-14

In Memoriam: Mario Giovinetto, Faculty of Arts

Former head of Department of Geography and Antarctic researcher; campus flag lowered Feb. 6, 2024

Appointments - Office of the Dean

The Faculty of Arts announces interim Associate Dean, Research roles

Parts of Alberta and Africa face longer, more severe droughts

Arts prof Tricia Stadnyk uses new climate models to predict dry areas that are getting drier

Happy Holidays from the Faculty of Arts

Undergraduate student designs the faculty’s 2023 holiday card

Accessibility of public places for people with disabilities lags in Calgary

Motivated by her late father’s disability, UCalgary geographer Victoria Fast leads Mapping Our Cities for All project to measure accessibility of Canadian cities

In the Media

In the News Byron Miller, Geography, in The Calgary Herald

Look ahead: Shaping Calgary's growth into 2024

In the News Tricia Stadnyk, Geography, in CTV News

Alberta is already preparing for a possible drought this spring

In the News Ryan Burns, Geography, in The Conversation

Why Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge is missing the mark

In the News William Holden, Geography, in Al Jazeera English Online

10 years after Haiyan, are mangroves protecting Philippine coastal areas?

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Symphonic Band

Dive into the musical brilliance of the UCalgary Symphonic Band!

Discover an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary pieces, expertly performed by our dedicated student musicians.

March 28
8 p.m.
Rozsa Centre

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