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:
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:
- 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 May 29, 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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Fall 2023 Applications Closed |
Winter 2024 Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023 |
Spring 2024 Applications Open: August 1st, 2023 |
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Certificates - Typically 1 Year |
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| 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 |
| 2 | $59,418.00 |
Applications Open Deadline: June 1st, 2023 |
N/a | N/a | |
| 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 |
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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 |
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 |
| 4 | $91,270.00 |
Applications Closed |
Applications Open |
N/a |
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| 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 |
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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 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 |
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Post-Graduate Certificate |
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| 2 years at RDP | $20,720.00 |
Applications Closed |
Applications Open Note: Program is waitlisted |
Applications Open August 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 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 | ||||