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:
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 March 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.
| Program | Program Length (Years) | Program Cost (Estimated Tuition for Full Program) | Academic Term | ||
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Spring 2023 Applications Closed |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023 |
Winter 2024 Applications Open: April 1st, 2023 |
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Certificates - Typically 1 Year |
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| 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 |
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Diplomas - Typically 2 Years |
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| 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 |
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Degree Completion at Red Deer Polytechnic - Typically 4 Years |
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| 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 |
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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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| 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 |
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| 2 years at RDP | $20,720.00 |
Applications Closed |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
Applications Open April 1st, 2023 | |
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Other Programs |
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| 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 | ||||