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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 May 29, 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.

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

Fall 2023 

Applications Closed 

Winter 2024 

Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023

Spring 2024 

Applications Open: August 1st, 2023

 

Certificates - Typically 1 Year

Administrative Professional Certificate 1 $16,020.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

N/a
Business Certificate 1

$15,000.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open August 1st, 2023
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate 1 $16,690.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

N/a
Educational Assistant Certificate 1 $17,612.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open N/a
Health Care Aide Certificate 1 $25,200.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open Applications Open August 1st, 2023
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate 1 $14,925.00

Applications Closed

N/a N/a
Pre-Health Sciences Certificate 1 $12,789.00

Applications Closed

N/a N/a

 

Diplomas - Typically 2 Years

Business Diploma 2 $31,626.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

Applications Open August 1st, 2023
Computer Programming Diploma 2 $30,419.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

N/a
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma 2 $34,050.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

N/a

Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology Diploma

2 $37,410.00

Applications Open

Deadline: June 1st, 2023

N/a N/a
Justice Studies Diploma 2 $37,871.00

Applications Closed

N/a N/a
Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma 2 $33,495.00

Applications Closed

N/a N/a
Legal Assistant Diploma 2 $33,038.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open N/a

Machine Learning Analyst Diploma

2 $59,418.00

Applications Open

Deadline: June 1st, 2023

N/a N/a

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma

2 $35,666.00

Applications Open

Deadline: June 1st, 2023

N/a N/a
Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma 2 $34,250.00

Applications Closed

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

Applications Closed

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

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Note: Program is waitlisted

N/a
Social Work Diploma 2 $37,299.00

Applications Closed

N/a

N/a

University Arts Diploma 2 $38,206.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 1st, 2023

University Sciences Diploma 2 $49,987.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 1st, 2023

Visual Art Diploma 2 $46,030.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 1st, 2023

Network Administration Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) 2 $29,000.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 1st, 2023

Software Development Career Development Diploma (Non-Credit) 2 $29,000.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 1st, 2023

 

Degree Completion at Red Deer Polytechnic - Typically 4 Years

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Animation and Visual Effects 4 $108,029.00

Applications Closed

N/a N/a
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment 4 $86,641.00

Applications Closed

N/a N/a

Bachelor of Arts, Multidisciplinary Studies

4 $91,270.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

N/a

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 4 $91,270.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 1st, 2023

Bachelor of Business Administration 4 $96,524.56

Applications Closed

N/a N/a
Bachelor of Education 4 $89,666.00

Applications Closed

N/a

Note: Program is waitlisted

N/a
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 4 $101,289.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 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.

Applications Closed

N/a N/a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology 4 $91,270.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 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 August 1st, 2023

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

 

Other Programs

Academic Upgrading (Non-Credential) 1 $14,445.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 1st, 2023

Open Studies (Non-Credential) 1 $14,912.00

Applications Closed

Applications Open

Applications Open August 1st, 2023

Apprenticeship Programs Not Available for International Students