On-campus accommodation:
Many exchange students choose Residence (Rez - for short) as their best option because it is a very social living environment that lets them meet both Canadian and other International students. Living in Rez is very convenient: it is close to classes and other services on campus, and the atmosphere is conducive to meeting people. However, there are different types and costs of residence that you should consider. Each type of residence has different qualities to offer to students.
Also available are 6 apartment style residences on campus. Each building has 3 floors and contains Studio, 2-bedroom, 4-bedroom,and 1-bedroom single apartments. Each apartment has a kitchen, bathroom, and a common living area. Residents are usually 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students.
It is recommended that exchange students apply for housing even before hearing the outcome of their Univ of Calgary acceptance as the deadline is much earlier.
Off-campus accommodation:
If you choose to live off-campus, you are responsible for finding your own accommodation which means arriving earlier to find a place to stay. Most accommodations become available the 1st of the month, so if you are coming for the fall semester, you should plan to be here by early August. Affordable housing in Calgary is very competitive, so you may have difficulty finding a place to live within your price range. For a single student living off-campus the cost of rent ranges from $350 - $800 CDN per month, with an average cost of about $450 - $550 /month. The University of Calgary Students’ Union provides an Off-Campus Housing List which is updated weekly. The Housing List generally gives the cost, number of rooms available, and appliances included, as well as the location and a contact number.
Please refer to the Other Links section for the relevant links to university accommodation.
