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 December 17, 2022. 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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Winter 2023 Applications Closed |
Spring 2023 Application Deadline: January 31, 2023 |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023 |
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Certificates - Typically 1 Year |
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| Administrative Professional Certificate | 1 | $16,020.00 | Applications Closed | N/a | Applications Open |
| Business Certificate | 1 | $15,000.00 |
Applications Closed |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
Applications Open |
| Early Learning and Child Care Certificate | 1 | $16,690.00 |
Applications Closed |
N/a |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
| Educational Assistant Certificate | 1 | $17,612.00 | Applications Closed | N/a | Applications Open |
| Health Care Aide Certificate | 1 | $25,200.00 | Applications Closed | N/a | Applications Open |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate | 1 | $14,925.00 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
| Pre-Health Sciences Certificate | 1 | $12,789.00 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
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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 |
| Computer Programming Diploma | 2 | $30,419.00 |
Applications Closed |
N/a |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
| Early Learning and Child Care Diploma | 2 | $34,050.00 |
Applications Closed |
N/a |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
| Justice Studies Diploma | 2 | $37,871.00 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
| Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma | 2 | $33,495.00 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
| Legal Assistant Diploma | 2 | $33,038.00 | Applications Closed | N/a | Applications Open |
| Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma | 2 | $34,250.00 | N/a | N/a |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
| Pharmacy Technician Diploma | 2 | $37,070.00 | N/a | N/a |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
| Practical Nurse Diploma | 2 | $37,738.00 |
Applications Closed |
N/a |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
| Social Work Diploma | 2 | $37,299.00 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
| University Arts Diploma | 2 | $38,206.00 | Applications Closed |
Applications Open |
Applications Open |
| University Sciences Diploma | 2 | $49,987.00 | Applications Closed |
Applications Open |
Applications Open |
| Visual Art Diploma | 2 | $46,030.00 | Applications Closed | Applications Open | Applications Open |
| Network Administration Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) | 2 | $29,000.00 | Applications Closed | Applications Open | Applications Open |
| Software Development Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) | 2 | $29,000.00 | Applications Closed | Applications Open | Applications Open |
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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 | N/a | Applications Open |
| Bachelor of Applied Arts - Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment | 4 | $86,641.00 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 4 | $91,270.00 | Applications Closed |
Applications Open |
Applications Open |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 4 | $96,524.56 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
| Bachelor of Education | 4 | $89,666.00 | N/a | N/a |
Applications Open Note: Early Years program is waitlisted |
| Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | 4 | $101,289.00 | Applications Closed | Applications Open | Applications Open |
| 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 |
| Bachelor of Science in Psychology | 4 | $91,270.00 | Applications Closed |
Applications Open |
Applications Open |
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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 |
| Bachelor of Education (Non-Credential) | 2 years at RDP | $34,400.00 | Applications Closed | Applications Open | Applications Open |
| Bachelor of Fine Art (Non-Credential) | 2 years at RDP | $46,030.00 | Applications Closed | Applications Open | Applications Open |
| Bachelor of Kinesiology and Sport Studies (Non-Credential) | 2 years at RDP | $34,009.00 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
| Bachelor of Science Engineering (Non-Credential) | 1 Year at RDP | $21,662.00 | N/a | N/a | Applications Open |
| Post-Graduate Certificate |
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| 2 years at RDP | $20,720.00 |
Applications Closed |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
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Other Programs |
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| Academic Upgrading (Non-Credential) | 1 | $14,445.00 | Applications Closed | Applications Open | Applications Open |
| Open Studies (Non-Credential) | 1 | $14,912.00 | Applications Closed | Applications Open | Applications Open |
| Apprenticeship Programs | Not Available for International Students | ||||