# Graduate student life

**Source**: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/why-ucalgary/graduate-student-life
**Parent**: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/

Learn how our campus amenities and community culture help to create a perfect setting for grad students.

### The UCalgary difference

[Learn more about the University of Calgary](https://ucalgary.ca/about/our-organization/facts-and-figures)

### The graduate experience

[Enjoy opportunities to meet friends and share experiences](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/student-life/grad-experience)

### Living on campus

[Connect with the campus community](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/student-life/living-campus)

### Research and Innovation

[Explore our six key research areas](https://research.ucalgary.ca/research/research-plan)

### Your City of Choice

[Discover the city of Calgary](https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/experience/city-choice)

### Student Services

[Know the supports that are available to you](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/current-students/supports-graduate-students)

### Professional Development

[Find opportunities for communication and transferable skills](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/my-gradskills)

### Entrepreneurial Thinking

[Develop skills that can be applied anywhere](https://www.ucalgary.ca/hunter-hub/)

### Graduate Leaders Circle

[Meet exceptional graduate students including doctoral scholars](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/awards/award-opportunities/cihr)

Ready for graduate study at UCalgary?
[Explore programs](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/explore-programs)