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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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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 March 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.

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Program Program Length (Years) Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program) Academic Term

Spring 2023

Applications Closed

Fall 2023

Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023

Winter 2024 

Applications Open:  April 1st, 2023

Certificates - Typically 1 Year

 
Administrative Professional Certificate 1 $16,020.00 N/a

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Business Certificate 1 $15,000.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate 1 $16,690.00 N/a

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Educational Assistant Certificate 1 $17,612.00 N/a Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Health Care Aide Certificate 1 $25,200.00 N/a Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate 1 $14,925.00 N/a Applications Open N/a
Pre-Health Sciences Certificate 1 $12,789.00 N/a Applications Open N/a

Diplomas - Typically 2 Years

 
Business Diploma 2 $31,626.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Computer Programming Diploma 2 $30,419.00 N/a

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma 2 $34,050.00 N/a

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Justice Studies Diploma 2 $37,871.00 N/a Applications Open N/a
Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma 2 $33,495.00 N/a Applications Open N/a
Legal Assistant Diploma 2 $33,038.00 N/a

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma 2 $34,250.00 N/a

Applications Open 

Note: Program is waitlisted

N/a
Pharmacy Technician Diploma 2 $37,070.00 N/a

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

N/a
Practical Nurse Diploma 2 $37,738.00 N/a

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Social Work Diploma 2 $37,299.00 N/a Applications Open N/a
University Arts Diploma 2 $38,206.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
University Sciences Diploma 2 $49,987.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Visual Art Diploma 2 $46,030.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Network Administration Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) 2 $29,000.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Software Development Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) 2 $29,000.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023

Degree Completion at Red Deer Polytechnic - Typically 4 Years

 
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Animation and Visual Effects 4 $108,029.00 N/a Applications Open N/a
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment 4 $86,641.00 N/a Applications Open N/a
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 4 $91,270.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Business Administration 4 $96,524.56 N/a Applications Open N/a
Bachelor of Education 4 $89,666.00 N/a

Applications Open

Note: Early Years program is waitlisted

N/a
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 4 $101,289.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open April 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 Applications Open N/a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology 4 $91,270.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023

University Transfer Degree Programs - Typically 2 Years at Red Deer Polytechnic and 2 years at another university, to complete your degree

 
Bachelor of Commerce (Non-Credential) 2 years at RDP $34,400.00 Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Education (Non-Credential) 2 years at RDP $34,400.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Art (Non-Credential) 2 years at RDP $46,030.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Bachelor of Kinesiology and Sport Studies (Non-Credential) 2 years at RDP $34,009.00 N/a Applications Open N/a
Bachelor of Science Engineering (Non-Credential) 1 Year at RDP $21,662.00 N/a Applications Open N/a
Post-Graduate Certificate 
 
   

Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate

2 years at RDP $20,720.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open April 1st, 2023

Other Programs

   
Academic Upgrading (Non-Credential) 1 $14,445.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Open Studies (Non-Credential) 1 $14,912.00 Applications Closed Applications Open Applications Open April 1st, 2023
Apprenticeship Programs Not Available for International Students