What You Can Study at RDP
Red Deer Polytechnic (formerly Red Deer College or RDC) has a variety of different programs to challenge, inspire and prepare our students for the future. Program credential options include certificates, diplomas, university transfers and degrees. Program length ranges from several months to four years, depending on the area of study. Check out the popular programs accepting international students:
NEW! Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and Robertson College are engaging in a partnership where high-demand programs will be delivered to international students at Robertson College’s Calgary campus. Students can start in programs to begin their classes starting as soon as September 2023.
Learn more about what programs are available for students to enroll in, and other details about this RDP-Robertson College partnership.
International Student Program Availability
Disclaimer:
- The information below is for international students only. Domestic students can learn more about our institution's available programs here.
- The information below is accurate as of September 22, 2023. Red Deer Polytechnic reserves the right to modify the list without notice or prejudice.
- The Program Cost column includes information on the estimated cost for each program, based on the current academic year's tuition and fees. These are estimates only and are subject to change. For more information, visit our Program Cost Estimates webpage.
View Additional International Admission Information.
- Certificates - 1 or 2 Years
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Program Program Length (Years) Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program) Academic Term
Winter 2024
Application Deadline:
September 1st, 2023
Spring 2024
Application Deadline:
January 31st, 2024
Fall 2024
Applications Open:
October 1st, 2023
Administrative Professional Certificate 1 $17,355.00 Applications Closed
N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Business Certificate 1 $16,000.00 Applications Closed
Applications Open
Note: Program is waitlisted
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate 1 $17,500.00 Applications Closed
N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Educational Assistant Certificate 1 $18,500.00 Applications Closed N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Health Care Aide Certificate 1 $25,200.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate 1 $14,700.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Pre-Health Sciences Certificate 1 $18,655.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate 2 years at RDP $23,205.00 Applications Closed
Applications Closed
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
- Diplomas - Typically 2 Years
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Program Program Length (Years) Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program) Academic Term
Winter 2024
Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023
Spring 2024
Application Deadline:
January 31st, 2024
Fall 2024
Applications Open: October 1st, 2023
Business Diploma 2
$31,500.00 Applications Closed
Applications Open
Note: Program is waitlisted
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Computer Programming Diploma 2 $29,750.00 Applications Closed
N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma 2 $34,500.00 Applications Closed
N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology Diploma 2 $36,550.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Justice Studies Diploma 2 $38,500.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma 2 $35,945.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Legal Assistant Diploma 2 $34,000.00 Applications Closed N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Machine Learning Analyst Diploma 2 $55,012.00 Applications Closed N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma 2 $34,776.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma 2 $36,225.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Pharmacy Technician Diploma 2 $38,325.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Practical Nurse Diploma 2 $41,475.00
N/a N/a To Be Announced
Social Work Diploma 2 $38,325.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
2 $37,440.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
University Sciences Diploma 2 $50,400.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Visual Art Diploma 2 $47,775.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Network Administration Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) 2
$29,000.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Software Development Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) 2 $29,000.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
- Degree Completion at Red Deer Polytechnic - Typically 4 Years
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Program Program Length (Years) Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program) Academic Term Winter 2024
Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023
Spring 2024
Application Deadline:
January 31st, 2024
Fall 2024
Applications Open: October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Animation and Visual Effects 4 $103,075.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment 4 $83,790.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Multidisciplinary Studies 4 $85,400.00 Applications Closed N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 4 $92,400.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Business Administration 4 $64,000.00
Applications Closed Application Open Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Education 4 $89,600.00 N/a
N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 4 $102,900.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4 years at RDP collaborative with University of Alberta $52,705.00
Note: This is the Program Cost Estimate for the first 3 years of the program.
N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Psychology 4 $98,000.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
- University Transfer Degree Programs - Typically 2 Years at Red Deer Polytechnic and 2 years at another university, to complete your degree
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Program Program Length (Years) Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program) Academic Term Winter 2024
Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023
Spring 2024
Application Deadline:
January 31st, 2024
Fall 2024
Applications Open: October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Commerce (Non-Credential) 2 years at RDP $39,760.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Education (Non-Credential) 2 years at RDP $38,080.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Art (Non-Credential) 2 years at RDP $47,775.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Kinesiology and Sport Studies (Non-Credential) 2 years at RDP $35,945.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Science Engineering (Non-Credential) 1 Year at RDP $22,960.00 N/a N/a Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
- Other Programs
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Program Program Length (Years) Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program) Academic Term Winter 2024
Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023
Spring 2024
Applications Open: August 1st, 2023
Fall 2024
Applications Closed
Academic Upgrading (Non-Credential) 1 $24,000.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Open Studies (Non-Credential) 1 $18,000.00 Applications Closed Applications Open
Applications Open
October 1st, 2023
Apprenticeship Programs Not Available for International Students