Founded in 1966, the University of Calgary is ranked one of Canada’s top seven research universities and is a member of the 13 most research intensive universities in Canada (otherwise known as the G13). The U of C campus covers an area larger than Calgary’s entire downtown, housing 14 faculties and more than 30 research institutes and centers that offer more than 100 academic programs. Eyes High, the University of Calgary's new strategic direction, is a bold and ambitious vision to become one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community of Calgary, by the university's 50th anniversary in 2016.