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Come design the future with us. And change the world from the heart of the city.

NEW! Apply early. 
We are excited to announce updated application timelines for our programs! MArch | MPlan | MLA

Begin a distinctly different design school experience

Important Dates

Our events are your chance to hear directly from students, professors, and alumni about life at SAPL. Join us for webinars, Q&A sessions, and guidance to explore our programs, student experience, and career pathways.

Sept. 17, 2025

Student Portfolio Tips | 4-5 PM (MT)

Join current students from our three grad programs for an online session with tips on building a strong portfolio to support your application.


Sept. 19, 2025

Ask SAPL | 3-4 PM (MT)

Join us for a virtual drop-in Q&A! We’ll be available for an hour to answer your admission questions and discuss all SAPL programs.


Sept. 27, 2025

SAPL Open House | 1-4 PM (MT)

Meet our faculty, staff, and students in-person as they share experiences and insights. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about our grad programs.


Explore and register for these events here

Our new home

In 2026, we move into our new home, a Governor-General Award in Architecture winning tower in downtown Calgary. Explore our street-front design justice lab, three-storey advanced robotic fabrication workshop, and eight floors of design studios, classrooms and research labs.


Tackle today’s challenges and design a better tomorrow while earning your degree

Our distinctly different design school experience combines entrepreneurial thinking with hands-on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and deep community connections.

Explore disruptive design solutions created by fellow SAPL students

How will you change the world?

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Work at the intersection of bold design & real-world impact

Our faculty includes world-class researchers and talented practitioners. Big thinkers and committed craftspeople. 
Who will you work with?

Connect with our local & international community

Join us for our Design Matters public lecture series, where leading city building experts from around the world share their insights and engage with local panels on the big issues facing Calgary and its citizens.


Stay informed

WalterFedy and UCalgary launch award to support Indigenous design students

Grant provides financial support to make city-building education more accessible

UCalgary highlights its sector-wide expertise at Global Energy Show

International conference signals what’s next for the future of energy

UCalgary playing integral role in G7 sustainability efforts

The university is providing sustainability expertise in event certification and carbon offsetting

UCalgary alumni elected to Parliament in 2025 federal vote

Experts from diverse scholarly fields and regions of Canada will serve across two parties

Unibuddy program provides insights into graduate life at UCalgary

Prospective grad students can connect with current students for real insights into programs and research

Giving Day funds create student experiences and builds community

Donate before midnight Wednesday to support a diverse range of UCalgary initiatives

Our story

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) stands at the intersection of bold design thinking and real-world impact. From our downtown Calgary classroom, we're preparing future-ready innovators who are reshaping cities to be climate resilient, equitable, and vibrant.  Discover how you too can become a catalyst for positive change.