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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:


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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:

  1. The information below is for international students only. Domestic students can learn more about our institution's available programs here.
  2. The information below is accurate as of September 22, 2023. Red Deer Polytechnic reserves the right to modify the list without notice or prejudice.
  3. 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
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
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

University Arts Diploma

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
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
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
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